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Sketching & Watercolor in Italy ~ photo by Jane LaFazio |
I love sketching and watercolor when I travel. Here's a tiny tutorial from my room in Orvieto, Italy, last month.
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drawing by Jane LaFazio |
I began on a pre-stained piece of watercolor paper. (I spattered and painted it lightly with watercolor before hand, and then let it dry.) I sketched the artichoke in pencil, then refined the drawing in permanent ink.
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When I began painting the artichoke, you can see I exaggerated and enhanced the color, changing it with each brush stroke. (And leaving plenty of white of the page)
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drawing by Jane LaFazio |
Sorry I didn't get a photo of the actual wine bottle, but you can imagine it! I drew it carefully in pencil first, then pen.
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sketchbook page in progress ~ by Jane LaFazio |
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watercolor by Jane LaFazio |
I shaded the bottle, very lightly with ultramarine blue watercolor, just to give it the impression of glass.
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I did the border in little brown checks but then thought it too bright and 'new' so I blurred it with a wet q-tip.
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Wine and Artichokes ~ 5x7 inch sketchbook page by Jane LaFazio |
There's really no better way to savoring a trip, than by keeping a sketchbook to record the moments.
Here's a little VIDEO I did in Orvieto, of the view from the clock tower.
Great little tutorial. I remember you said you were going to try doing a video. Ah..success!
ReplyDeleteDont the rooves all look wonderful somehow! Pity they cant be captured in a textiles and like the sketch and watercolour tut....you make it looks so easy....lol that takes REAL skill!
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Wow!- Another wonderful sketchbook page! It's beautiful!!(and inspiring!) enjoyed the video, too!
ReplyDeleteYou blog is one of my favorite. A great way to start my monrning! The drawing lesson is great. I wish to draw like you but one must practice, practice, practice. The video was wonderful - music was a nice touch and those bells!!!! Much thanks for your frequent posts.
ReplyDeleteYes I just had to watch the video again...sigh...and I so admire your sketches, you make it look easy but I know better-thank you for sharing the process.
ReplyDeleteI love your finished piece. Great pointers on your technique. I hope I can go to Italy. Beautiful!
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