My first painting on Hahnemuhle Expression watercolor paper. I had bought few sheets of this paper few weeks before. I am planning to paint a large painting .. so thought of trying a quick one on a smaller piece to get used to it.
This painting is based on photo by late Victor George whose rain photography has inspired many.
Reference:
Sketch
Background
It's 32掳C hot here now and I have the ceiling fan running at full speed. May be that is why the paper was drying very quickly. I am used to painting at 440gsm paper and this is 300 gsm. That will also add to quick drying of paper.
I felt like it was a sprint. The sky had to be done in one quick wash and it tends to dry up and show hard edges if it's late.. a strickt no to a rainy sky.. had to spray it to keep it wet and flowing. Felt like gasping for breath after this quick work on background. 馃檮
Was fairly easy to paint the tree and tree house. Not that complex subject but this tree has a great character to it.
Final
It's a lovely paper.. gives beautiful gradient but painting large is now a cause of concern for this.. I need to be really prepared well for my next painting.
Total time: 1hour
11x15 in 300 gsm
Hahnemuhle Expression watercolor paper
Painting no 30 in 2022