Landscapes in Watercolor

I did this quick watercolor painting few days ago..during my afternoon class..just a quick demonstration for some students.... Using the new Staedtler Noris club watercolor, to see how good the quality of this product will show in the painting. The outcomes is quite satisfying eventho it's not as good as my expensive palletes i bought oversea. But at least this is the best i can find for the students to use. Quite a reasonable price for them to buy.



So this is the progress of my simple watercolor painting of a landscape based on the picture from the Artist's Magazine.

• Firstly, i did a quick sketch of the whole landscape using a black pilot ink pen. Just a rough sketch, i dont really like to sketch in details.

• Secondly, quickly apply lightest blue. Brush lightly, using a little bit of water. not too much water..or else u will spoil the paper. Leave the white space for the clouds and lighting effect on the water of the river.

• Next, apply the dark blue color lightly, for the darker area.

• More dark blue color..but this time overlaying the previous dark blue. This is to show a much more darker area.
  

• Now it's time to apply the yellow color for the leaves, grass, jungle.
  

• Next, apply the light green onto some part of the yellow area to show the darker side.
  

• Next will be applying more green color, where most of the part are much more greener.
  

• Now apply the dark green for the parts where it is much darker.
  

• Finally, apply black color for the darker tones and for the shadows.

This is such an easy exercise. If you do more practice, the more satisfying the outcomes will be. I believe in the sayings "Practice makes perfect". Even if it's not perfect..but at least you will see how progressive you will be. Have a try!

xoxo;

M.f.Y