tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30336921.post7561579102529079010..comments2012-10-01T11:33:05.806-04:00Comments on Learning Through Living: Quick ArtChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13404077979886574957noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30336921.post-56035781270049733952008-04-08T15:34:00.000-04:002008-04-08T15:34:00.000-04:00Here is the short how to that relates to these pai...Here is the short how to that relates to these paintings: First, select good quality watercolor paper like Arches and then select good paints like Winsor Newton. These really do make a difference. Use a sea sponge (found in craft stores or art supply places) and dip it in water, then dip it in your mixed water color (we like to use a tray to mix but a plate or bowl work too). You want it to be kind of thick. Then, just sponge the color on the page in the spots you want in a rough shape of a plant/flowers. Then, clean the sponge and use your paintbrush to do an outline of the pot. Fill in the spot you think is good and add a shadow (for this use something like dark purple or light gray). We prefer to mix all of our colors. To get the multiple colors in the leaves/flowers, just dab some green in with a paintbrush. Hope that helps.Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13404077979886574957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30336921.post-17642842105229625402008-04-08T15:02:00.000-04:002008-04-08T15:02:00.000-04:00Neither. They are just messing around. They have...Neither. They are just messing around. They have written up a few how to articles though that we could post if you'd like.Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13404077979886574957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30336921.post-35956783996874356572008-04-08T09:28:00.000-04:002008-04-08T09:28:00.000-04:00Those are really good! Are you using an instructi...Those are really good! Are you using an instruction book to learn how to watercolor like that or a website? I'd like to try it out but not sure where to begin.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07120200158669322131noreply@blogger.com