Start with a Sketch
I ALWAYS START my watercolor paintings with a good drawing. This is the time when I plan where everything will be placed on the paper. Don’t let the idea of drawing scare you! The sketch doesn’t have to be precise and finely detailed; you simply need some guidelines to follow. I urge you to sketch from life as often as you can, but when that isn’t possible, use photographs as models.
Drawing from Life
There’s nothing like experiencing your subject firsthand, so draw from life every chance you get. Keep a sketchbook for making quick drawings of interesting things you observe. Your sketchbook will be a very personal thing and ...
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