Composition: Solutions revealed in watercolour landscape
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Marion Chapman is an artist & art educator specialising in watercolour & printmaking. Marion’s latest prizes include: Winner, Printmaking, Royal Easter Show and Winner, Irodori Watercolour Prize, Japan.
Here's Chat GPT's CZcams script on my subject - good tips here:
Welcome back, fellow artists, to another exciting episode of Mastering Watercolour Painting. Today, we delve into the intricate world of composition foundations and how they can elevate your watercolor paintings to new heights.
Today, we'll explore how to solve the complexities of watercolor painting through solid composition foundations. Before we dive in, let's ensure we have our tools ready. Grab your favorite watercolor palette, a couple of quality brushes, and of course, your trusty watercolor paper.
Host: Composition is the backbone of any great painting, and watercolor is no exception. It's about how you arrange elements within your painting to create harmony and balance.
Host (VO): Pay close attention to the rule of thirds. Divide your canvas into nine equal parts using two horizontal and two vertical lines. Your focal points should align with these gridlines to create a visually pleasing composition. Notice how the main subjects in these paintings intersect with the lines or sit at their intersections, drawing the viewer's eye and creating a sense of balance. Another essential aspect of composition is creating depth. Watercolor allows us to play with transparency and layering to achieve this effect.
Start with light washes in the background and gradually build up darker tones in the foreground. This creates a sense of depth and dimension in your painting, making it more visually engaging. Remember, don't be afraid to experiment! Composition is a journey of exploration and discovery. Keep practicing, and you'll soon find your own unique style.
And there you have it, fellow artists! By mastering composition foundations, you can solve the challenges of watercolor painting and create captivating artworks that resonate with viewers.
Thanks for joining me today. Until next time, keep painting and exploring the wonderful world of watercolors. Happy creating! - Jak na to + styl
Hello there Marion ❤. Lovely to hear from you. I always enjoy listening and watching you problem solving and working your way
through a painting. We really do learn a lot from you. Many thanks. 😊
Wonderful! Thanks for your fabulous comment Judy xx
It’s always interesting hearing and seeing how an artist works things out. It’s a good idea.
Thanks Jasmine xx
Once again, thank you for showing us how to paint ourselves out of the corner when we are stuck. I can’t believe the impact of adding the grey in the foreground. Beautiful!
You are so welcome! Love your comments
Thanks for showing your process in working out the composition.
My pleasure! Thanks for commenting.
This is stunning! Thank you for sharing your process ... It's beautiful
Thank you so much!
A watercolour journey for sale is an excellent idea ❤
Thanks Julie, I've been thinking about it for a while. It's going to be my new project.
Great video. Thanks for your knowledge sharing Marion x
Glad it was helpful Jasmine. Have you been to the framer's yet? :-)
Not yet but will send pics when I do.
@@jasminetyral4660 great. I've been thinking about doing a CZcams vid where I critique art work. Is that something you'd be interested in?
Hi Marion! Such a helpful exercise!!! Lovely painting. Which paper are you using. The paint lifted so easily.
Thanks so much 😊Maria! The paper is Baohong 300 gsm rough. Fabulous paper and this one is a half sheet.