Becoming an Artist!
Don't let the world fool you, people are not
born to become artist they are exposed, and
behaviorally taught to be an artist.
Any one can paint as long as they are
taught and exposed to view the world as
an artist .Being an artist is acquiring the
skill of color usage and various paint
brush techniques.
So as a 30 year experienced art teacher and
artist , I am going to give you the opportunity
to learn the trade of an artist, and help you
create through the behavior , techniques
and thought process of being an artist.
Since my last post I am becoming
practicing artist again.The last two year
husband has been sick and I have found
husband has been sick and I have found
time for my art in little bits and it has been a
struggle. But now , I will return to full time
art, as much as possible, with your help.
Join me and we will begin
You can become an artist ,but first you
must decide what type of paint you would
like to use to create your master piece.
There are three types of painting or mediums.
Actually ,there are many more than these,
but we are going to explore the most popular
mediums that people have used in basic painting.
Watercolor , Acrylic, and oil are the three mediums
' used in the basics of painting.
Most artist have mastered these and have
gone on to enhance their artistic abilities become
combining them or enhancing them with
other mediums.
These three mediums can produce the best of art.
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And you can focus on one or all as an artist.
However, I would like to start with one an
give several lesson in supplies, styles and
And you can focus on one or all as an artist.
However, I would like to start with one an
give several lesson in supplies, styles and
techniques. We will at one time discuss
some art history and a specific watercolor
artist we all know or don't know. So lets begin
with watercolor . I hope you come join the fun.
Beginning Watercolor Painting
Watercolor painting is a very translucent type
of medium.Very beautiful colors can be used
and blended to create an amazing master piece.
To begin your knowledge in this medium
we will talk about the supplies you
will need to create your art.
Watercolor Paper
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You can find watercolor paper just about
anywhere.The most convenient place to find
some is Walmart. In the craft paint department
at Walmart you will see different types of
watercolor paper. Walmart will sale
watercolor paper usually in pads.
They will sell 90lb paper, or 140lb
paper pads. Usually the 140lb paper will be
sufficient for your first painting. And the pads
will be 9 x12 or 12 x 18.
This will be sufficient as a beginner and you
can make beautiful paintings with great space
relations. .
Watercolor paper is designated by weight of the paper.
Student grade is 90 lb and is rather thin.It Buckles
when wet and will tear easily.
A good grade is 140lb paper that will be sufficient
your first painting. It can be stretched on a board.
It is thicker and absorbs more.
300lb paper I very thick , thicker than card stock.
And it does not require stretching.
As you go along or paint more you can decide
what grade you want.
Each paper weight has it usage, and it depends
how and what you want your painting to look
and feel like the weight you use.
Hot press watercolor paper will be smooth and
some times glossy a little bit.
Cold press paper will have texture and is usually
the most popular used.
So If you are a beginner I suggest you use
`140lb cold press to get started.
But I also suggest someday go to an art store
Michaels, Hobby Lobby and just feel the texture
and weight to make your overall decision on
your choice of paper.
WATERCOLOR PAINT
Watercolor paint can be bought at Walmart in tubes
or pallets. I suggest the pallets because the pallets
will have all the basic colors you need to start as a
beginner.
Later as you develop your own technique
you will learn that in your painting you might use
one color more than another color or use a large
amount of color that has to be mixed , so it will be
more convenient for you to buy in tubes to have you
supply you need on hand.
However, if you insist on the tubes here are the
colors you will need:
Yellow Ochre
Cadmium yellow
Cadmium red
burnt sienna
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raw umber
Cobalt blue
ultramarine blue
Hookers green
sap green
Chinese white
paynes grey {Black}
Please be sure to get a mixing pallet to mix your colors.
You can also find these at Walmart.
Later as you decide whether you like watercolor cake pallets or
tube paint , you can go to the specials art stores and pick out
various wonderful colors. This is a learning process and the more
you utilize you painting the better you will get.
Styrofoam cups for water and paper towels are needed.
BRUSHES
Our final step to get prepared are your brushes.
Water color brushes are a must.
I don't use but five types of brushes for my watercolors.
So, I will give you a list and definition of how I use them.
Rigger :
this is a fine line brush very thin to make lines for trees,
details, and other specific definitions you need to make
in your paintings
Flat 1/2 inch : this brush makes paint fill ins
for water houses etc.
Flat 11/2 inch or 2inch: skies and backgrounds
Sable round medium: dropping gems, and
to make color flow.
Fan brush: Tree leaves and grass.
Round sponge small: texture
Supply List Done
So, with the supply list done.
We are ready to go
So in the next blog we will begin the watercolor
process.
Please as we paint , go back and resource
my listing of supplies,
my listing of supplies,
You will understand better why we
using these as we paint. So, Always keep
the supply list as a resource you can return ,too.
And see you in the next blog.
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