No, I’m not talking about the laundry…. ! When watercolour painting, the expression “wash day” takes on a whole new meaning. Practicing initial washes is an exercise in Jean Haines’ Atmospheric Watercolours book. And I have to say it’s a lovely, relaxing and therapeutic exercise to do.
Here’s my first wash, loosely based on the exercise in Jean’s book in the link above:
A loose, light and colourful wash. This will be the base on which I will eventually build on and create a lovely painting.
My next wash is based specifically upon one of my own photos. A floral photo:
Again, in time, I will build upon this initial wash to create a watercolour painting based upon my photo.
When I have built upon these washes and turned them into finished paintings I will post the results. Not sure when that will be yet but, hey, there’s no rush…. ! They will sit patiently in my studio till I’m ready to work on them. I will know when the time is right….
Much more fun than the other wash day. Lovely and gentle.
Thank you Sandy – yes, definitely much more fun !!
Lovely, Evelyn!
My favorite kind of wash day!! 💜😊
Mine too…. ! Thank you Patty Anne….
My kind of wash day, too! Luscious colors!
Thank you Sharon – the best kind of wash day ever…. !
look forward to seeing what they become!
Thank you Jodi…. !
Beautiful! Watercolour is a wonderful medium.
You might also enjoy a book called ‘The Tao of Watercolor’ by Jeanne Carbonetti.
Thank you Val – I will check out the book, I’m always interested in any information about watercolour….
These are so lovely, Evelyn!
Thank you Lisa – just quick and easy splashes of paint that I can build on at a later date…..
Ohh! Looks like SPRING!! we have TINY hints. Looks like you are snowed in again:-(
The snow is not as bad as it was two weeks ago but still it’s still very cold and about time spring made a bit of progress… !
so lovely! I like Haines, her work, her attitude towards art….
the second one you’ve done I feel so relaxed with, soothing and tranquil. ❤ and I always think that the Later Box, is one of my my valuable treasures. the gems we find! later…. 🙂
Thank you Debi – I love Jean’s work too, and her whole approach to watercolour painting as well, it’s very liberating…