In progress photosThese photos are taken throughout the time of me creating the watercolor piece, which took about two week. finalWatercolor critique1. What watercolor techniques proved most effective in your painting? How and why?
The most effective techniques for me were dry brush, wash, and salt. I used dry brush for the the darkest parts of the painting; I did this on the leaves to get the shape and have the right perspective. I used wash for the sky and the waterfall. I did this because in the picture the sky was a very light blue and the water is white. I also used salt in the waterfall to create the effect of specs of water flying up into the air. 2. How important was using transparent layers? It was very important to create objects close and far away. This also lets you build to create highlights and shadows while keeping a seamless blend. This also lets you not get too dark too quickly. 3. Explain how your composition was successful? Did you utilize all the elements of art and principles of design? Explain. My composition was successful because It had a background, middleground ,and foreground. The painting has a light source that creates shadows and highlights on the water and trees. I did utilize all elements of design in my painting; I used texture with the leaves; I used shapes with the trees; I used color throughout; I used space in the sky; and I used value throughout. 4. Why was color choice an important factor in the overall success of the painting? Why? Color choice is a very important factor in the success of every painting. Certain colors can make the the painting look fake, while others can make it look off. Depending on the style of the painting will create more or less leeway with color choice, but realism will not. I was going for some type of realism, but I am not the best at watercolor YET so it will take me some time to achieve that. 5. Describe your craftsmanship. My craftsmanship is a little better than average. I could not achieve the look I wanted to in the end. The more I work on watercolor the better I will get at it. I am proud of what I did, but there is always room for improvement. 6. If you were able to do something different what would it be and why? I would redo the trees and make it look better. I would not change the composition or any of the colors. I believe it is a good piece of art. 7. Explain to me what you have learned about watercolor and how it has improved or discouraged your development in art. I have learned how to use it to my advantage and different techniques. I am not discouraged by it, but it is not a medium I would run back to. It is good to be a versatile artist and this medium will help me get there.
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