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Paris (#8) - Corner Cafe

Although I've been talking about how I paint from time to time, it is not my intention to show you there's a set approach to my painting style.  It would be easier for me if I knew steps to follow, but honestly, I'm not even aware of what I am doing while painting - how dare I write "How I Paint" posts!

I may stick to one method of painting for some time, especially after it worked for the first time.  Finding a comfort zone encourages me but I also know a part of me always wants to explore other possibilities.  Not that I actually try a different approach every time, I've learned that being in a comfort zone will soon begin to feel uncomfortable for me.

A few years ago, my main approach was to work from light to dark, gradually layering in washes for darker tonal values.  Lately, I've found myself working on both light and dark values right from the start.  This painting is an example of that approach.



  Working simultaneously on both light and dark values.

  Putting in details to finish.

Paris (#8) - Corner Café

Media: Original watercolor on paper
Image Size: 8.25 x 11.5 in. (on 9 x 12 in. paper)
Mat/Frame: No
Purchase: Sold