TEN COMMANDMENTS OF WATER COLOR

I've been asked to post these in my blog.  here they are, the ten commandments of watercolor:

THOU SHALT….

1.              Leave white

This is the sparkle in your painting!

2.            Paint only on shiny wet or dry paper

Avoids muddy, dull color; avoids blossoms; avoids bleeding

3.            Plan and mix up enough color before you paint

So your paint will not dry before you can add more

4.            Use good quality supplies

5.            Use the right brush for the job

Too small leaves streaking; too large loses control

THOU SHALT NOT….

6.            Use too MUCH or TOO LITTLE water for the job

7.            Outline objects or make long lines of same color (you need to break up color-3 inch rule; outlining dries before you can blend)

8.            Focus on details first

It makes it hard to incorporate background into the painting. Work around entire painting

9.            Depend only on color to produce a good painting Remember to use the elements and principles of design, especially value

10.        Compare yourself to others.

(“Do not let a comparing spirit rob you of your creative spirit.