I love playing with ink, but watercolour is what I always come back to. More play - very splashy. I did two little ones on cheap paper, but it buckled like mad, so I moved back to a full sheet, with masking tape to divide it up. As I'm writing this, I'm waiting for it to dry. Then I will cut them up so I could look at each piece individually. Some will require something else. More watercolour, more line, maybe pastel. Some will be perfect as they are.
Ink and pastels (oil and soft) are often my entry point to play. Completely different from watercolours, so maybe that's why. These were a bit rushed. Will look at them and see if there is any energy there that's pulling me. I'm feeling the pull of wind and waves. I need to step back for a while and look at each on its own.
The afternoon started sunny and quite pleasant, but weather changes quickly by the sea. Clouds came in and it felt cooler. By the time I came out of the pub, it was very wet. Just a normal sketching afternoon in Dublin.
Yupo paper (a plastic, really) was fun to observe while the watercolour pigments were travelling around trying to decide where to settle. But when it dried, it wasn't quite as exciting. When I zoom in, there's lots of interesting detail, but the overall effect is not so much. I must have another go.
Moody landscapes were the theme for this session. And I decided to use my Rosa set that I bought in Toulouse. Love these sessions - such a nice group, always lots of interesting ideas. I really like it that they are live Zoom sessions, and we can discuss ideas and materials if we want. I always feel uplifted.
And I love what they do. But they don't seem to sell them anymore!! Shelley told me Jacksons Art have it in stock. Next order, I will definitely try them again! It's not as floaty as the Claybord panels, but I love the variety of edges, and no buckling!
I haven't tested if I can spray fixative on this surface without losing all the beautiful watercolour effect. And now I really like what's in front of my eyes! I need to photograph it again in better light - very dull this afternoon - so maybe I could print it, as in a print I could sell, or even cards to give away. Just in case the fixative ruins it completely!
