I've tried watercolors a few times over the years, but always been so frustrated with the results that I'd quickly return to acrylics. I love the texture that's possible with acrylics, plus it's so forgiving. If I decide I don't like something, I can just paint over it. Watercolor has more limitations, and I don't like limitations. However, I also know I've always tried watercolor just randomly without any research or instruction. Since this is my year to learn from others, I decided to try watercolor again. I started classes this past week and, no surprise here, learned I was doing several things incorrectly. I'd been using watercolor crayons, watercolor pencils and a cheap watercolor pan set and random brush. All were wrong for a beginner so off to the craft store I went to pick up enough supplies to get me by until my Amazon package arrives this week. The photo above is my initial practicing of proper brush technique and shading. While I'm one who likes to fast forward to results, I'm forcing myself to truly practice every lesson in the classes. This particular exercise was both challenging (being new to me) and therapeutic in that it was somewhat rhythmic, requiring focus and patience.
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