A Fruit Plate

[KreativeK]

22x15 watercolor on 140 lb hot press Fabriano/Daniel Smith paints of a simple fruit still life complete with blueberry muffins. I first coated the paper with white opaque watercolor then lightly sketched the plate, etc., and when dry added color. With colored pencils rubbed across sandpaper for texture on the pears, I got some texture that didn't have to be painted.

 

[Jo Castillo]

Beautiful technique. Thanks for explaining. You inspire.

 

[snoball]

This is lovely Kay. Makes me want to try watercolor again. I am a miserable failure with it.

 

[Artyczar]

What a wonderful effect! This is a beautiful piece Kay! Well done!

 

[KreativeK]

Thanks! The use of colored pencils sanded into a wet wash is called 'color sanding'.

 

[Donna T]

I love the way you made the colors glow in this, Kay. What is the reason for coating the paper with opaque watercolor first? Does it affect the way the colors lay on the surface?

 

[KreativeK]

I read about that technique in The Artist's magazine that was supposed to make the subject softer and it really did do the trick.

 

[P. Barrie]

Beautiful result and color choices! Thanks for sharing the color sanding technique.

 

[ams]

Interesting technique Kay with beautiful results.

 

[Hawkmoth]

Lovely Kay, wonderful bright light effect making those colours glow.

 

[KreativeK]

Thank, I appreciate it.

 

[Schuee]

I love this, Kay.

 

[monarch-butterfly]

Did you have to be really careful not to lift the white opaque layer? It sounds like a layer of gouache first...but the white can cool colors down and your colors are so bright.

An interesting technique and the painting is a great success.