I like to use watercolor on location but the drying time definitely gets me out of the flow. Markers help to rectify that situation a bit but I do still use watercolor. I just carry two sketchbooks. HA! Thank you for sharing! I love hearing about artists' processes.
Haha, I’ve tried the two sketchbook thing, but after I did my bit in the second one, going back to the first one feels like a chore. Drinking a cup of tea while waiting for it to dry does work sometimes, but that works better for sketching at home.
I happen to stumble on this creative writing this morning about the process. I find that many Artists are so focused on the end result, the perfectionism, details or techniques in an art piece, more than enjoying the flow with our Creator that He gifted to us. It’s so beautiful when painting no longer becomes part of the agenda, but a beautiful flow and process with God. Thank you for sharing these amazing tips. I’m new at watercolor sketching and absolutely love to paint outdoors.
Thanks Loretta! I also love watching videos about what artists are thinking while they are creating. Maybe I should share some of my favourites in a chat stream?
You should think about making a version of this workshop online too 😉 I love try new things and materials, it is a fun journey that I can't complain but sometimes I think I will never reach "my process" when expectedly I will feel this is it!! Maybe this is a common feeling 🤷🏼♀️
I like to use watercolor on location but the drying time definitely gets me out of the flow. Markers help to rectify that situation a bit but I do still use watercolor. I just carry two sketchbooks. HA! Thank you for sharing! I love hearing about artists' processes.
Haha, I’ve tried the two sketchbook thing, but after I did my bit in the second one, going back to the first one feels like a chore. Drinking a cup of tea while waiting for it to dry does work sometimes, but that works better for sketching at home.
Definitely can feel like a chore. My impatience sometimes gets the best of me and I can't leave it be and end up making a mess of it. Ha ha!
That sounds way too familiar 😬
I happen to stumble on this creative writing this morning about the process. I find that many Artists are so focused on the end result, the perfectionism, details or techniques in an art piece, more than enjoying the flow with our Creator that He gifted to us. It’s so beautiful when painting no longer becomes part of the agenda, but a beautiful flow and process with God. Thank you for sharing these amazing tips. I’m new at watercolor sketching and absolutely love to paint outdoors.
You say it so well! It is so important to enjoy this gift that the Creator has given.
Enjoy this new watercolour sketching adventure that you are on.
Great post Nino! Loved reading about your process. I love learning about other artists processes too.
Thanks Loretta! I also love watching videos about what artists are thinking while they are creating. Maybe I should share some of my favourites in a chat stream?
That’s a great idea😍
You should think about making a version of this workshop online too 😉 I love try new things and materials, it is a fun journey that I can't complain but sometimes I think I will never reach "my process" when expectedly I will feel this is it!! Maybe this is a common feeling 🤷🏼♀️
You are not the first person to ask about an online version.
And even when you have found a process that works for you, you continually tweak it as you go along.