Tree Sleeper...
Happy Monday everyone!
Well, this is kind of a new painting. I haven't done a lot of night scenes, so it was an interesting thing to try.
I've been a little obsessed with trees this year, and I've been stuck on repeat, painting them again and again. I guess that's kind of just how I learn to make things better. Just as quickly as the obsession comes, it will go again. Last year it was birds, birds, birds!
I've found that my favorite pieces usually come from some kind of mistake. Spilled paint, an ink blotch, an angry wash that I threw on top of something that just wasn't working...In this case it was adding the stars when the blue background was still a bit wet. The result was pretty dreamy!
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hi johanna
pretty image! may i ask, how did you do the outlines? also watercolor? currently i'm struggling with finding the best outlines for watercolor. just pencil seems too minimal, felt tip too harsh, nothing makes me happy ;-) but this looks good!
cheers
Hi Astrid,
For the outlines I use a dip pen and black india ink. It's kind of tricky to get used to, but once you do, the lines are so cool!
thanks johanna, will try it! =)
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