Jaye Sela wrote: I'm a first time user of a website for instruction and I am so
impressed and pleased with your information on washes. Sensible information and has made a difference for me already. I can't learn
from books alone and don't go to classes so I appreciate having your info close at hand as my computer is near my art work
area.
Penny's reply: Hi, JS, Thank you for the compliment. If you need any "special help" just give
me a holler! It takes a lot of practice, with these washes, but once you
master it, it makes a BIG difference. Don't forget to try to "control" the tip of the brush as in last lesson.
Next lesson will be a starting of an "actual" painting (Lace). If you need any help, just write. Thanks
so much, Penny
CH
wrote: I am a beginning artist. I am on my eighth lesson in a
watercolor class and still have one basic question. If you were to paint
water, an aquarium, would you glaze first and then paint your sketching?
Thanks for answering.
Penny Soto wrote: Hi, CH,
NO. you would paint your fish or skecth first, then lightly glaze over
it with a soft watercolor brush. Mix up your water color (for water) so
you only have to glaze it once (a deep value) If you do it the other
way, it looks like the fish are cut out and pasted on. Use
"staining" colors when you paint your sketch, so when you
"glaze" with the water color so it won't move and make mud.
Good Luck,let me know if I
can be anymore help.
CH wrote: Penny, thanks so much for answering. I have
paints, but I never knew there were "staining colors". Thanks
again so much...CH
Penny Soto wrote: CH, the manufacturer of your paints should have
a list. Winsor Newton, Holbein, Daniel Smith all have color charts just
call them or write for one. It tells you what colors do what.
CH wrote:
Hi Penny...Thanks for your help and I just love your web page. I
have learned more from your web page than I have in class. It means alot
to me that you returned my e-mail. Thanks again, CH...just want to
paint!!! |
Penny Soto at the Art Methods & Materials Trade Show
in Pasadena, October 2001
Penny's
Golden Rules
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Have your paper taped on a board with drafting tape
and on a 22-degree angle.
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Have your paints; paper towels, water and brushes
all to one side-to the right if you are right handed, so you don’t
drip across the paper.
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Only fill your water container half way about 3
inches is sufficient. If it is to full you will drip all
over.Don’t stoop over your painting.
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Have your back straight and don’t bend.
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Change your water frequently.
Clean water = Clean painting.
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Clean your palette frequently (mixing area).
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If you sit while you paint, get up periodically and
view your painting from a distance.
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View your painting in a mirror. It will tell you
your mistakes in drawing and in value.
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If you have trouble with values, Paint a value scale
and place it where you can see it.
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Above all, have fun and be Creative!
Visit the WoW
Gallery room to
learn more about Penny and see some of her wonderful paintings! Visit her website at Soto Fine Art.
For questions & comments, e-mail Penny - she will reply either directly or use your
email in a lesson. Back to Penny
Soto's Steps to Watercolor.
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