A watercolor teacher The CreativeMindClass Blog
"You'll often hear me chant variants of this phrase when I instruct: we go from big to small -meaning bigger brush to small brush, loose to tight, light to dark. It is important to start with joy and excitement, following a loose plan, and then let the piece speak and guide you to where it's telling you."
Painting tips for watercolors:
- From big to small brush
- Change from loose movements to tight ones
- Go from lighter to darker colors
My personal background
"I was that quiet girl at the back of the class, nose deep in a sketchbook. There hasn't been much change since. There was a time when I felt burned out on my creativity, but being a mother brought me back to watercolor painting. I found myself again in a way of combining art with faith-based practice. This led me to create "Watercolor Devo's." These works spurred me into being a creative educator as well as a full-time artist."
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What would you say about the style of your watercolor?
"I can't get away from the fun, bold or pink. An element of old-fashioned quirk or tension in the visual is usually my focus as I'm working. Most importantly I enjoy bringing the best of watercolor to the page--relishing in vibrant bleeds of bold hues."
You can find Amarylis's watercolor art prints along with books and other items on her site watercolordevo.com . People who are passionate about all things watercolor or wish to develop their art will LOVE this instructional guide on painting with watercolor! And it's FREE. watercolordevo.com/guide
