I’ve been watching watercolor videos trying to learn techniques. What I’ve primarily gotten is wisdom. There’s been a lot of little nuggets that have stuck with me. “Be kind to yourself.” I’ve been frustrated by the difficulties I’ve had picking up wet on wet blurred background. I’ve learned I’m not alone. One instructor said that they themselves found “loose” painting impossible. It’s the style they tried to replicate and it wasn’t for her. It’s not for me either.
Here are 2 cloud pieces I’m going to paint palm trees over using acrylic paint.
This first one I don’t like, with the exception of the upper left corner. I cut that down to 2.5” x 3.5.”
The next is only a bit better.
I need to let the loose style go and concentrate on more intricate techniques. I need to not beat myself up for not mastering a particular style that I’m not naturally proficient at. I need to play to my strengths. And be nice to myself.
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