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Experimenting w watercolor ground on computer cards. (Original Post)
GPV
Apr 2023
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samplegirl
(13,219 posts)1. Very nice!
I still bad on backrounds.
GPV
(73,307 posts)2. Backgrounds are hard for me too. See how the pigment seeped under the tape?
marble falls
(67,186 posts)8. Try this Winsor & Newton Watercolor Medium, Art Masking Fluid
I even use it instead of wax for a beginners and kids batik lesson.
GPV
(73,307 posts)14. I use it sometimes, but have trouble applying it to small tight shapes without blobbing.
marble falls
(67,186 posts)24. Thin it.
GPV
(73,307 posts)25. I'll give it a try
Sienna86
(2,153 posts)3. Absolutely beautiful.
You have such a gift.
GPV
(73,307 posts)15. Thank you. I traced the outline, but the I did the paint myself.
paleotn
(20,649 posts)4. Experimenting? That looks wonderful!
GPV
(73,307 posts)16. Thank you so much!
Docreed2003
(18,477 posts)5. That's incredible! Love it.
You commented about color seeping under the tape but I think it's a color effect on the border!
GPV
(73,307 posts)17. Thanks! It was a happy accident.

NJCher
(40,851 posts)6. You turned out a fox
Who looks kind and happy.
Wonder what that says about you?
democrank
(11,673 posts)7. I really like this
I cant draw or paint a stick figure! Hope you post more.
GPV
(73,307 posts)23. Here's the secret to drawing...
LiberalLoner
(11,454 posts)10. Beautiful! 👏
GPV
(73,307 posts)19. Thank you so much!
Karadeniz
(24,596 posts)11. That fox has character!!
GPV
(73,307 posts)20. Thank you. The original photo is even better.
I love the eyes!
Ocelot II
(126,332 posts)13. I like it!