Two landscapes

[Rikard]

Had some alone time today and used it to paint two landscapes from around where I live.

I recently found myself in possession of a tube of indigo from Winsor & Newton. And I do think I rather love it.

Currently I'm working on patience, letting layers dry before painting over them. And I do struggle with this quite a bit. One thing in particular; how to get crisp, defined edges. Where most of the pigment is located close to the edge and less in the center, if that makes sense. I've tried very wet paint on dry, but end up with cauliflowers most of the time (which I do not necessarily dislike). If I do less wet paint, the pigments spread too evenly. I suppose it could have to do with how "active" the pigments are in the mixes. Some seem to settle quite quickly and others like to move around more.

 

[Jade]

Sounds like an interesting exploration Rikard. I really like the colours you've used. I've heard of painters using a hairdryer to speed up the drying process!

 

[Enyaw]

don't know a thing about water media .. like the palette in the first .. striking colors.

 

[john]

Cool paintings. Watercolor has a mind of it's own. Which makes it fun and results in interesting effects like you got here.
One thing you might try if haven't already is lay down plain water first, then add the pigment along the edges. Or load the brush with pigment on only one side. Also of course tilting the paper.

Nice paintings and yes indigo is very nice.

 

[Donna T]

I like how you interpret the landscape in watercolors. These are very nice!