"Talent and all that for the most part is nothing but hogwash. Any schoolboy with a little aptitude might very well draw better than I perhaps; but what he most often lacks is the tough yearning for realization, the teeth-grinding obstinacy and saying; even though I know I'm not capable of doing it, I'm still going to do it."
-M.C. Escher

Thursday, September 10, 2015

Sketchbook - Shells

This sketch is actually one of my first watercolor attempts.  I just realized that I hadn't posted it yet.


I'm learning.  Looking at this you will see that almost every single brush stroke is visible.  I managed to luck out on the the orange shell, and made a couple accidental washes.  With the transparency of watercolor, you really have to lay down all of the color for a particular section at one time, or it will look like this.  It takes planning and patience.  Neither of which are my strong suit.  I'm getting there though, I have a bunch of wash control practices completed, and one value study.  I will be putting some of that up in the next few days.  Until next time!
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