Angela Fehr Watercolour | Six Minute Mountain Scene Landscape Demonstration: Think Slow, Paint Fast! @angelfehr | Uploaded July 2020 | Updated October 2024, 12 hours ago.
Moisture level and water balance in watercolor are some of the greatest learning curves in watercolor. I used to tell students that they needed to paint quickly, because watercolor dries quickly, but this would result in students rushing through their paintings and making mistakes.
Paintings created in an anxious rush are not happy paintings. Yes, watercolor does dry quickly, but if we take the time to visualize our next steps before the brush touches the paper, we can use the approach of "thinking slow, then painting quickly." Pause, plan, then implement, and then pause again.
Getting to know your subject well by painting it repeatedly is another way to prepare yourself. Because watercolor looks most beautiful when it is "fresh," and hasn't been overworked by excessive handling, we want to know our subject well enough to be able to paint it with a light touch and an effortless confidence. That can ONLY come from familiarity with your subject!
Links and Resources:
Visit the World Watercolor Month website and find out how you can support our charitable partner, the Dreaming Zebra Foundation, in their goal of bringing art to kids in need and fostering creativity all over the world.
Shop the souvenir shop for exclusive 2020 WWM merchandise, and enter to win prizes from our sponsors: worldwatercolormonth.com
I teach artists how to fall in love with their own work and become their own favorite artist in my online watercolor classes and community: learn.angelafehr.com
Supplies Used Today:
(I receive a small commission when you make a purchase using the links below. Thank you!)
Watercolor Paint: Daniel Smith Lavender, Phthalo Blue Turquoise, Jadeite Genuine, Perylene Green, Nickel Azo Yellow bit.ly/2Z9jEQG
Brushes:
Da Vinci Forte Synthetic Mottler 20mm bit.ly/30ZhELm
Loose Goose Dagger Striper #1 bit.ly/2ls9rZm
Paper: Arches 140# cold press
My palette is made by Robax: robax.com/palettes.html
Moisture level and water balance in watercolor are some of the greatest learning curves in watercolor. I used to tell students that they needed to paint quickly, because watercolor dries quickly, but this would result in students rushing through their paintings and making mistakes.
Paintings created in an anxious rush are not happy paintings. Yes, watercolor does dry quickly, but if we take the time to visualize our next steps before the brush touches the paper, we can use the approach of "thinking slow, then painting quickly." Pause, plan, then implement, and then pause again.
Getting to know your subject well by painting it repeatedly is another way to prepare yourself. Because watercolor looks most beautiful when it is "fresh," and hasn't been overworked by excessive handling, we want to know our subject well enough to be able to paint it with a light touch and an effortless confidence. That can ONLY come from familiarity with your subject!
Links and Resources:
Visit the World Watercolor Month website and find out how you can support our charitable partner, the Dreaming Zebra Foundation, in their goal of bringing art to kids in need and fostering creativity all over the world.
Shop the souvenir shop for exclusive 2020 WWM merchandise, and enter to win prizes from our sponsors: worldwatercolormonth.com
I teach artists how to fall in love with their own work and become their own favorite artist in my online watercolor classes and community: learn.angelafehr.com
Supplies Used Today:
(I receive a small commission when you make a purchase using the links below. Thank you!)
Watercolor Paint: Daniel Smith Lavender, Phthalo Blue Turquoise, Jadeite Genuine, Perylene Green, Nickel Azo Yellow bit.ly/2Z9jEQG
Brushes:
Da Vinci Forte Synthetic Mottler 20mm bit.ly/30ZhELm
Loose Goose Dagger Striper #1 bit.ly/2ls9rZm
Paper: Arches 140# cold press
My palette is made by Robax: robax.com/palettes.html
