Watercolor Tree Series

These are the ten I painted in the series. Thoughts or favorites? The two cottonwoods in the center and the autumn ash on the bottom left are mine.

I learned a ton doing this and had a lot of fun along the way. Who knew trees were so varied and intricate? Before this I didn't think I ever really noticed.

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drofenvy@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 297d (1 reply)

How do you keep your paper from curling? Mine always curls when I try watercolor

BallShapedMan@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 297d

By not using paper at all. These are all digital. I'll add digital to the title going forward.

When we go open air painting the folks I paint with either use a much thicker pair for watercolor or they have a painting device that pins the paper down until it's dry. A pleine aire painting kit.

FeatherConstrictor@sh.itjust.works · 2 pts · 294d (1 reply)

I think the color choices in the redwood painting are the best of this set and I love the dappled light on the bark, which makes it my favorite by small margin. However my favorite one composition-wise is the center most painting.

BallShapedMan@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 294d

Thank you, and I agree with your assessment. I'm still learning and enjoying this medium a ton.

Formfiller@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 295d (1 reply)

I absolutely love the redwoods you painted

BallShapedMan@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 295d

Thank you!

MINDistortionTV@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 297d (1 reply)

So awesome to see you continuously expanding your artistic horizon! My favourite is the redwood (?) in the bottom center.

BallShapedMan@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 297d

Yup, redwood, and thank you!