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Goat Rock

With a little contact paper, masking fluid and two or three earth tones it is pretty simple to create stone textures in watercolor. I used the contact paper to create the rock (masking out the area behind it), spattered masking fluid then layered color over the top (burnt umber, cadmium yellow, and Payne's grey). The goat was added in with watercolor pencils. The sky is a combination of cerulean blue and Payne's grey - I used a paper towel while the paint was still wet to create the effect of misty clouds.

I am turning my attention toward a painting of a larger scale. I have an opportunity to show my work to more people this Winter, and I really want to put myself out there. I won't be turning my back on this project - in fact, I've learned so much from this experience that it would be crazy to stop. Looking back on previous paintings, I am starting to see where my interests lie. I have a strong feeling that I will be practicing painting a lot of birds, insects, and fancy letters.

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