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Bristlecone

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4. When I use water colors, I have a personal rule when I'm on the fence

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Sat Mar 4, 2023, 10:40 AM

Mar 2023

Set it aside for a week or more and then come back to it. Almost invariably I am much happier with the work I’ve done after my “waiting period.”

Especially with the sky.

I honestly think this looks great. Your light is really well done and I like how loose you are with your lines.

Really nice.

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Play with the clouds to make them more 3d or call them done? [View all] GPV Mar 2023 OP

Done. 2naSalit Mar 2023 #1

It's watercolor. I do have plans to define the building a bit more. :) GPV Mar 2023 #8

It would be... 2naSalit Mar 2023 #16

That one red edge on the right side of the big middle cloud CrispyQ Mar 2023 #2

Yes, watercolor. I see what you mean about softening the cloud. GPV Mar 2023 #9

I'd leave it alone. Ocelot II Mar 2023 #3

Thanks! GPV Mar 2023 #10

When I use water colors, I have a personal rule when I'm on the fence Bristlecone Mar 2023 #4

Thank you. I'm on a deadline. This is this year's St. Patrick's Day piece for school. GPV Mar 2023 #11

Honestly, I think it is solid as is. Bristlecone Mar 2023 #22

Thanks. It's feeling pretty good. GPV Mar 2023 #23

Done leighbythesea2 Mar 2023 #5

Thank you! GPV Mar 2023 #12

Done! enough Mar 2023 #6

Thank you GPV Mar 2023 #13

I like Bristlecone's idea Diamond_Dog Mar 2023 #7

Thanks! GPV Mar 2023 #14

I forgot to say Diamond_Dog Mar 2023 #15

Thank you. Yes, it's a tricky medium and I mess up pretty often. GPV Mar 2023 #18

And it will change a little by the time it is completely dry. 2naSalit Mar 2023 #17

It's dry now in the clouds. Only the windows and land on the left are damp. GPV Mar 2023 #19

It has a beautiful simplicity as it is..... Jade Fox Mar 2023 #20

Thank you. :) GPV Mar 2023 #21

So nice and loose, and such vibrant color! Gives a very happy feel! LiberalLoner Mar 2023 #24

Thank you! GPV Mar 2023 #25