Don’t Throw Away Paper

Heavy (300 lb) watercolor paper is too expensive to throw away. I keep working it till I get something I like. This painting is a prime example. Actually it’s on the back of another painting that I didn’t like. I started this by just pouring some watercolors on and when it was dry found a way to make a design. This first photo is an early progress of it–from almost a year ago. Got it out and did some more work on it yesterday.

Untitled on w/c paper

Untitled on w/c paper - about 15x17"

Then I added several more layers, and this is the way it looks today. Some of the difference in color is because this last one was photographed in daylight, and the first indoors in mixed bulb lighting.

Getting better, but still needs some work.

Getting better, but still needs some work.

Will work on it more and post changes next time.

About Merle

Enjoying art in SW Michigan.Experimental fine artist. See my website for complete bio
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