I worked at a local country club that I never belonged to. I did random tasks in the pro shop and supposed to be in charge of the register, but that didn’t go so well. They quickly realized I was better with people, not computers.
I was requested to show you guys how I go about doing my watercolor pieces so here is a quick little tutorial on how I do things!
Firstly my supplies
Paper: Heavier paper, I use Strathmore because its the most reasonably priced and you can get it in good sizes
Watercolor: I don’t like the tubes of wet watercolor so I use the blocks of compressed pigment this little kit is Koi Watercolors; Pocket field sketch box (made by the same people who make microns)
Brushes : Its a strange assortment but I like using smaller ones to get better detail. I also use a larger assortment to fill in backgrounds
Pens & Pencils : I use a H or 2H for sketching because its so light. I use Hybrid Technica pens (.3 or smaller) These things are so tiny and awesome for getting small lines down (Just make sure to leave them a lot of time to dry!!!) And then of course micron pens! they’re archival ink so watercolor doesn’t smudge them around
Sketching
I just sketch my forms out really lightly to get the form and overall shapes out DONT GO TOO DARK WITH THIS if you do then your lines will show through the light layers of paint
Inking
I’m going to show two different ways of how I paint, the 1st one where I don’t use any outline at all, and the second is the style that I’ve used with the other Steven universe prints
Painting
Keep the first layer light! It takes a lot of layers to get everything done. Make sure you let each layer dry completely before moving on! (this will save you sosos much trouble)
Now just a shit ton of layers
The first way I do the watercolor painting:
So this way is a lot softer and doesn’t use any pen for outline or anything like that. So you keep the true nature of the “watercolor” look
(sorry for the messiness off these lines I was trying to get this tutorial out real quick)
keep your layers light, I basically treat watercolor in this sense like gouache
Something really important when yo’re mixing your colors, I keep each section separate. So each batch for the hair, skin and dress, even though they’re all blue. I keep them separated so I know which one I’m working with.
Lastly I just go over my lines (once everything is dry) with microns of varying thickness to get everything back to a level that I like!
EDIT
I finished out the the half page! here’s what it looks like!
Thats about it! If you have any more questions let me know!
putting this up, since my website project for university is finished and I don’t have to put it on the web anymore.
a very, very basic image guide on how your portfolio should be presented or appear, whether you’re in fine arts, graphic design or illustration, illustrated by yours truly
please do NOT remove the commentary while reblogging, do not reupload anywhere else.
OH MY GOD PAY, BLESS YOUR FACE.
I actually get asked to see a lot of portfolio’s while I’m at cons. And while I LOVE looking at other people’s art and offering critiques if they ask, it’s sort of cringe-y to be handed a messy stack of papers or something. Nice portfolio’s look so much more professional!
^ Unfortunately I know the feeling so many times. Reblogging for anyone who’s missed this!
Can we talk about how ALL THE MEN sat there and let that woman be harassed while ever woman in earshot called his as out and finally one knocked him the fuck out.
YES SHE TTG I FUCKS WITH HER
i want her victory lines to be used in the next mortal kombat game
