[Deblee]

poison ivy round 2 . On a smaller paper critique?
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glad I took a picture of it . I sprayed it with Crossbow so it’s dying now

How did you do the veins this time? They look really good.

 

[Plumberroy]

H4 pencil under the water color sketched leaves first. H4 is hardest pencil I can find locally I would like to find H8-9 harder pencil lighter the lines

 

[Deblee]

H4 pencil under the water color sketched leaves first. H4 is hardest pencil I can find locally I would like to find H8-9 harder pencil lighter the lines

It seems to work. I never tried painting over pencil lines. I might do that sometime.

 

[Plumberroy]

It seems to work. I never tried painting over pencil lines. I might do that sometime.

I’ve tried it with regular pencils and didn’t get as nice of results as I have with the hard lead pencils

 

[Deblee]

I’ve tried it with regular pencils and didn’t get as nice of results as I have with the hard lead pencils

I'll keep it in mind. I still think colored pencils might be a good option. I'll have to play around with that sometime. Sounds like fun. 😊

 

[Plumberroy]

15 years ago tiny sketch book I found looking for supplies

 

[Plumberroy]

Still has empty pages 😊

 

[Deblee]

Get busy, lol.

 

[Rui Antunes]

Is it okay to put leaf veins in with a light pencil ??

If you plan to do a mixed media paint, go ahead. Otherwise use watercolour or even white gouache.

 

[Plumberroy]

latest attempt lilac leaves water color tube paint

 

[Deblee]

latest attempt lilac leaves water color tube paint
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Very nice! A light watercolor wash over the whole paper before doing the leaves would set them off neatly. Your leaves are improving. 😊🎨

 

[Plumberroy]

another attempt at leaves . Growing up we called this spice bush

 

[Deblee]

another attempt at leaves . Growing up we called this spice bush
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You're going to end up being a leaf expert! Nice job!

Back in the days when I used to hunt for wild edibles, I would love to have found one of those, but I don't think they grow in Missouri.

 

[Plumberroy]

It grows in Missouri I lived in Rolla area for a short time I the 80’s not happy with the green color. Growing up in West Virginia a piece of spice bush was essential when parboiling groundhog

 

[Deblee]

Never had groundhog. Pretty fatty, I'll bet. I live in mid Missouri. I never spotted any spice bush, I'm sorry to say. I tried a lot of other wild edible foods tho. And yes, it is VERY green here.

 

[Yev]

Is it okay to put leaf veins in with a light pencil ??

I sometimes do that, it gives a nice effect and it's pretty useful since i don't have any thin brushes to use.

 

[Yev]

I have tinkered with water colors on and off for a few years. Many years ago I played with oil for a while. (30+)
I haven’t touched anything in a few years . I’m digging out my stuff to try again

I have had some health issues . 3 surgeries on my feet and I am currently on sick leave for back surgery.

I get frustrated because I can fix about anything. I can drive anything with wheels these come easy . I actually hate to drive , building and fixing come easy . Currently a maintenance person in a level one trauma center.

Things like drawing and painting I ain’t good at . Right now I have a couple of Winsor and Newton Cotman half pan small sets A Parang set , cheap I know. A full pan set that seems quality wise close to the Cotman stuff. I have a couple of sets of small tubes of water colors I know one set is Reeves. I have better luck with half pans. I ordered some decent quality paper . I also have a few mid quality brushes.
first question are these paints enough to get me started?

right now for a kit
I have a pencil bag with a h4 pencil for light outline
Hb pencil when I need darker
Eraser
Pencil sharpener
Tube paints in basic red,blue,yellow and black and white
Ziplock bag with
Water bottle and small cup for water
Paper towels
Add one of the half pan sets
Should this be okay for a carry with me kit???

right now my plan is to start by painting tree leaves
Thanks for letting me rattle on for a while
Roy

I think it's the perfect amount. I usually paint in my house but I still think that you can't have too many paints outside! haha

 

[Plumberroy]

Redbud late fall colors. I was doing okay until I tried to put stems in

 

[Deblee]

Hi! I'm not a watercolor expert, and hopefully one of them will help you out. It looks to me like the paint is too watery. Doing fine lines is a skill set that improves with practice. If you just designate a piece of paper for practice and then start painting lines, one after another, and pay attention when you get some you like. Use different brushes, less water and more water, less pressure and more pressure, slow speed and fast. After awhile, you will begin to realize what combination gets you the results that you want. Keep practicing, and then try another painting.

You could also put some stems down first, and if you like them, paint leaves on the ends. Less pressure that way. Good luck! 🍂😊

 

[Plumberroy]

It’s enjoyable and I am learning. When I dries I will put very light leaf veins in with a hard pencil