I have discovered that while I am drawing the outlines with ink I am thinking about the tones – so when I start using paint I know what I am doing. Just using the paint means I have to think about everything at once – hence I see the absolute need of doing a value sketch first.
I love my lines (being an architect, lines are my livelihood) but doing these kind of sketches will certainly improve my watercolour skills and my brushwork – something that I do need to be working on!
BTW the building is a English baroque masterpiece- Blenheim Palace by Vanbrugh and Hawksmoor.
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Gorgeous work here and a fabulous way for you to stretch those artist's muscles. Well done.
I love your work. How talented you are and how wonderful to take the leap of faith and try new ways of doing things. Way to go. Beautiful work
great work...every piece is interesting and unique. love them!
Revelle
Great idea, Liz. I'm trying to get away from ink lines and using pencil/watercolor as much as possible. I think your early attempts are great.
Wonderful work. Thanks for sharing it.
that's a fantastic migration from lines and definitions to just tones and shades... :) Love the transition, and love those before too
Love your drawings and sketchbook pages! You write beautifully too... Really inspiring!
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