2023 - First Class

The next step, getting started.

In my last post I mentioned how I got interested in watercolor, and an overview of where I am now.

I wanted to show my work chronologically, so we’re starting with images from 2023 to document my progress over time. It took me a little while to get set up, but I’ve found the paintings from the “Intro to Watercolor” class with Greta Corens and I’ve posted the practice pieces below.

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SWATCHES - Color mixing practice

We spent a lot of time mixing colors and practicing values.

VALUES - Practicing a scene with only lights and darks

Reference photo followed by practices pages and the final.

VARIEGATED WASH - Practicing gradients, attempting to transition colors smoothly

Reference photo, gradient practice, and my final attempt. We ended up focusing on the droplets more than the background in the final.

RIVER SCENE

River scenes, two tries with a limited palette.

CLOUD

Cloud image. We only attempted this one once.

COTTAGE SCENE

Cottage scene, two tries.

Here’s Greta’s version of the cottage scene.

“WILDERNESS OF GRASSES”

Here is a link to Greta’s grassy scene.

And that was about it! After this class I took a bit of time off and only had a few opportunities here and there to do one-off workshops and online videos courses. I’ll share those next.

Warmly,

Lana