Tuesday 6 April 2010

Happy Fish


A while ago I found Lori Rase Hall's video painting demo, where she shared her technique for making gorgeous water-colours. It really inspired me back then and I made a few that I felt made the grade, and a few that were flops :) If you like speed painting, have a look here and here. It's magic to watch.

Once the main colour goes on (after patiently waiting for each section to dry) the design is embellished with patterns & lines and with a deeper colour & consistency of paint, or using pens. Last easter weekend I re-visited the technique and spent the whole day practicing. This was the best result and I'm looking forward to doing some more. Practice, practice, practice!

5 comments:

  1. Your art is beautiful, Patti! The colors are amazing! xo, O

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  2. the colors and patterns are just gorgeous. a cheerful painting

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  3. Love your Happy Fish ! Oh, I have to spend the whole day practicing ? How lucky for me ! :)
    Enjoy the paint slapping.
    Big Love to you, Talented One.

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  4. These are stunning Patti, I love the colours - I will have to have a look at those videos this looks like fun :)

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