Advancing with Watercolor: Masking
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- čas přidán 17. 07. 2024
- In watercolor painting one of the considerations that we make is where and how to preserve the white of the paper. Because watercolor stains the paper it is very difficult to return to the brilliance of the white of the paper once covered
In this video I look at one of several basic techniques available to watercolorists - masking.
As we finish our drawing we identify some shapes or lines that we would like to keep white. Over these shapes we can apply a bit of masking tape - cut to size - or draw a few lines with masking fluid.
For me the main benefits is that I can paint more freely with these shapes masked. confident that the white of the paper will return once the painting is dry and I can remove the mask.
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Thank you! Your lessons are some of the best.
Sublime! It is so cool that the beauty of the patterns take charge over the optical logic. If the shapes creates nice melodies than the eye /brain will buy into the visual story. Did you see how the shape of the sails are repeated in the shadow in the roof of the building!
great comments Liti - picking up uon the underlying structure
Really well though out painting, brushwork looks so free. The composition is enjoyable too 👏
I enjoyed this use of masking. Inspired me to consider application in a subject of my own. Thank you.
The brushwork here takes centre stage. So inspiring and full of such depth. I like how the cobalt turquoise on the café attracts the viewer's eye without detracting from the rest of the painting. Wonderful.
Thx Barbara - I it was a fun piece
Спасибо, это прекрасно ❤❤❤
very nice. you can create any composition in simple way . how experienced you observation . that make you one of my favorite watercolor painter .
Thx Jayanta - it gives me a good feeling to know this
Thank you for another demonstration!
just amazingly wonderful. I happened to run across your channel and now you are my favorite watercolorist and inspiration. thank you so much for your sharing your work and talent, Mr. Tucker.
Thx Heather - I appreciate the kind words...
I was looking for a lesson on masking. This one is great. Thanks!
Gary i like how you added the flat to your repertoire..nice work
Thanks again Gary for sharing your incredible talent. Hope to be back in your classes by this Fall!
thx Syephen
love how you can paint such a nice painting.
Thank you very much!
Excellent.
amazing!:)
This is amazing
I really enjoy watching you painting process. The repetition of the angle of the boats in the shadows was a great touch. I use masking fluid a bit but don’t like the harsh lines too especially if it is something with flow. Using gum arabic is to me at least more of a pain than it’s worth too but at times I do use masking tape (3m) to block off bigger objects if I would like to create a wash across the paper and that seems to do the trick. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and talent.
Thx Jennie - I am glad it was helpful
I love the simplifying of form you achieve with minimum brushstrokes. The way you suggest light and shadow in the trees without getting into detail. It would be great to see your reference photo as I often struggle to refine the photographic image from which I’m working.
thx John - I tend to show the photo at the beginning but then as the painting progresses I give more screen to the painting itself
Gary
It's good to see another video from you. I have a couple of questions:
1.what paper is it? Don't you find the paint seeps under the edge of the masking tape?
2. Compositionally, is the horizontal edge of the pond not too close to the centerline of the paper?
Best regards
Andrew
Andrew - 140 arches rough - wet back and front before painting so no masking tape - I think compositional its ok - slightly above center
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hi Gary i am amazed you got away with the hair dryer on the masking fluid. I have have had a disaster with it melting, and unable then to be removed. silly me.
Did you finish some studies before do the final version? Freestyle at the end? Wonderful scenery! Great work! I thought your painting was way better than the real photo! 😍🤔
I have painted this scene on location and several times since - this allows me to be more expressive
@@GaryTuckerArtist Thank you! Always enjoy your demo! ❤️🖌️
上手いですね。一勝負したいです。
How! You are soooo handsome buddy! Therefore: I'm subscriving to your channel.....;-)
Martin,
Great tutorial even though I know your not a masker per se.
@@ernes103 Dude. You misread my comment.
@@michaelkatz2004 😂 I did, your absolutely right, Sorry about that
Not to ruin brushes in masking liquid, soap it thoroughly before using.
Hmm...I thought you did not use frisket...
old dog - new tricks :)
Gary, you don't use masking things.. You like to see your whites! This must be clickbait !
trying a few new things - just sharing the knowledge