tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-220865105573981879.post6269962910532083726..comments2024-03-27T16:28:08.077-07:00Comments on Fueled by Clouds & Coffee: Trees, Trees, Trees – and More Watercolor FrustrationsMiataGrrlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00727208043312788510noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-220865105573981879.post-20211672204045660262023-03-15T14:03:19.205-07:002023-03-15T14:03:19.205-07:00The green must be a reflection of the green backgr...The green must be a reflection of the green background on my extra wide monitor. Although, it seems like a good fit for trees...if only I could remember where I put my graphitints (a recurring problem with the traveling black hole in my house. Yesterday I did find the black paper that disappeared 2 months ago, so there is hope!!) AnneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-220865105573981879.post-81173428692751149262023-03-15T08:24:48.970-07:002023-03-15T08:24:48.970-07:00Thanks -- that was a tough one, but I like the res...Thanks -- that was a tough one, but I like the result! The water-soluble graphite is ArtGraf -- just a standard graphitey color, not green.MiataGrrlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00727208043312788510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-220865105573981879.post-32854438173504775112023-03-13T18:30:28.615-07:002023-03-13T18:30:28.615-07:00The water-soluble graphite you used looks green on...The water-soluble graphite you used looks green on my screen. Is it Derwent Graphitint? My favorite is the snow covered fir on the blue background. The two tones on the snow and the upward angle makes it so lively! Anne HwHAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-220865105573981879.post-20537241334362900612023-03-13T15:39:33.564-07:002023-03-13T15:39:33.564-07:00You seem very determined, certainly helps! Best of...You seem very determined, certainly helps! Best of luck!!Leenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-220865105573981879.post-70073343509116280562023-03-13T14:08:08.543-07:002023-03-13T14:08:08.543-07:00Thanks for the tip! I don't think I have that ...Thanks for the tip! I don't think I have that blue, but I've been surprised before by what I have in my stash. ;-) I'm not quite at "fulfilling" yet, but I know I am learning, and I always enjoy a challenge! Maybe in a few more weeks it will feel more satisfying!MiataGrrlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00727208043312788510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-220865105573981879.post-21961065000086435392023-03-13T12:47:14.531-07:002023-03-13T12:47:14.531-07:00I really like the treeline you achieved in the fin...I really like the treeline you achieved in the final watercolor! It is soft and not distracting while still being varied. If you happen to already have it, PB60 (sold as indanthrone or anthraquinone blue) is a rich, dark blue that I adore for evergreens and other deep mixes. It may be worth a try. I often use it as my only blue in winter triads. This is a huge body of practice for so little time! I hope you are finding it fulfilling!Leenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-220865105573981879.post-1122046028139804562023-03-13T08:24:19.005-07:002023-03-13T08:24:19.005-07:00You're right that I need to relax! I've be...You're right that I need to relax! I've been kind of uptight about learning to use watercolors, but I also have fun when I just let watercolors do their thing. I need to let go of "control." ;-)MiataGrrlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00727208043312788510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-220865105573981879.post-21829088188894022282023-03-12T16:01:58.900-07:002023-03-12T16:01:58.900-07:00You really worked hard!!! I can imagine your frust...You really worked hard!!! I can imagine your frustration when you couldn't get a dark enough green for the trees. I mix indigo or sepia with my greens to get them darker. The grass in the snowy field came out great! Wonderful clouds in that imaginary landscape and after you mentioned it I could imagine some of those trees as buildings. I think you need to relax now!Joan Tavolotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11290923567339587417noreply@blogger.com