Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Important Techniques Of Abstract Watercolor Painting

By Madeline Finch


When it comes to abstract watercolor painting, artists use lines and water based colors to bring out message or thoughts about something. In this areas, learning and improving individual skills is the key thing to success. They help in bring out a perfect image that many people will like. The activity looks simple, though it needs regular training and practice.

Artists have used this type of painting for many years and it is usually done on a paper. Other medium used include plastic, wood, canvas and leather. This form of art has basics that a beginner needs to learn in order to be successful. Due to the fact that paintings express messages or inner thoughts to people, it is crucial to know and understand the various techniques used. This includes the numerous styles that are used.

First one should learn to mix colors on the palette and make the color you want. This is facilitated by first knowing what you expect to get when you mix different colors. This is because when a mistake occurs, the final color will have a very different shade; therefore, knowledge on blending of colors assists in making a desired one. In short, using of techniques and colors wisely and accurately is the main theme when making paintings.

The color use in this art accepts removal by washing and scrubbing readily although it is expensive. This is because this action can only take place on expensive papers. They are suitable and weigh between 140 and 300lb, unfortunately, papers are the only material used and of course other specific materials that are also expensive. Cheap papers weighing 90 lb are difficult wash since they fold at the background.

Small mistakes are usually removed easily using eraser or utility knife. However, one should be careful when planning the colors to use in order to prevent dark and muddy areas, which are hard to remove. Always begin using light colors then use the darker ones carefully. When the paint is still wet, mistakes can be washed easily and go on with the work.

The paint is versatile as one can use with pen, other paints, pastels, inks. Nevertheless, one should avoid muddying the work with a lot of paint since it makes the work look exaggerated. This is a challenge facing artists and to prevent this is to learn using light colors like alizarin crimson at the background them shade it with dark colors.

Another good thing about this art is the portability of the watercolor, a good factor in case the artist travels places. The colors are usually packed in sets and have small containers and brushes for mixing. One only needs pencil, a towel and more containers when traveling in order to continue doing the work while still in your journey.

The color is also non-toxic, odorless, non-flammable, dissolves in water easily, dries quickly and can be disposed easily after use. All in all, appreciating abstract watercolor painting of many talented artists is one way to motivate them. The support makes them enrich this art with more ideas and even encourage beginners who are afraid of engaging in this work.




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