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'Bridge' or 'Stretching' or 'Special Effects'

Based on a photo reference (from a stock photo website). The perspective is a little off. Composition-wise - this thing is all over the place. This isn't my favorite thing I've ever done - but I learned a lot while I was painting it.

I haven't really done a lot of structures in watercolor. Admittedly, I haven't done a lot of hardcore drawing lately either. While I was sketching out the under-drawing, I really felt like throwing out the whole thing. After a lot of resistance and doubt, my brain finally gave me the words I needed: "Just go for it!" Loosen up the drawing. Paint for the sake of painting. Put down some graphite, cover it up with color. Throw some salt over there! Lift out those branches! Dry brush a few bricks. Let's see how plastic wrap works for the water...

Not perfect - but I like how it all looks together. I am happy with the overall color scheme. I am starting to see how drawing positively impacts my painting and vector illustration.

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