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First Steps

I have taken the first steps toward learning watercolor. The color balance is really off in this image - which I took with my iphone. I may have to try scanning the next one.

I felt like this first painting should allow me to explore and experiment a bit while I get comfortable with the materials. This abstract piece plays with the concepts of graded wash, wet-on-wet glazing, color lifting, and using alcohol on wet paint (for those neat bubbles).

Now I have some techniques and considerations for my next piece this week.

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