That was a really relaxing class! I loved to play with the colors, working wet-into-wet, creating beautiful soft transitions. I did a similar project for the 'Watercolor Trends' class but was not happy with the final result... but I just love this second attempt :) The background is still the most difficult part (getting the edges nice and sharp), but I enjoyed a lot.

After I cut the paper to a square for the class project, I decided to use the remaining part for a bookmark - this way I could test my colors and brush strokes.

 

» Process photos below (sorry about the bad lighting, I was painting at night).

 

Sketch on watercolor paper Canson Aquarelle XL 300gsm

 

First washes with Koh-I-Noor watercolors

 

Deepening color and adding details (i used white gouache instead of gel pen)

 

Starting the background - the isolated sections created by the compostion really helps us to work on the background

 

Completed!

 

Final painting

 

Bookmark

 

Thank you for checking out my project.

Happy painting everyone! :)