I recently came across a free watercolor tutorial from Anna Mason, and I was intrigued because of the highly realistic botanical style.
I decided to give the tutorial a try even though I didn't have the right brushes, the right paper or the right pigments, lol. I tend to take that kind of thing as a challenge, and the whole point of a free tutorial is to see if you like the style enough to invest in further classes and/or the correct materials.
Alas. Half way through the tutorial the videos stopped working. I believe that is a problem on my end because I've had wi-fi problems lately. I felt I had seen enough to finish on my own, though.
I do find Anna's style interesting, and the brushes and a few new colors are on my wish list. I won't buy them though until I've fixed my wi-fi problem.
I decided to give the tutorial a try even though I didn't have the right brushes, the right paper or the right pigments, lol. I tend to take that kind of thing as a challenge, and the whole point of a free tutorial is to see if you like the style enough to invest in further classes and/or the correct materials.
Alas. Half way through the tutorial the videos stopped working. I believe that is a problem on my end because I've had wi-fi problems lately. I felt I had seen enough to finish on my own, though.
I do find Anna's style interesting, and the brushes and a few new colors are on my wish list. I won't buy them though until I've fixed my wi-fi problem.
This painting was done on Fabriano Artistico, 140# Cold Press Traditional White. Information about the paper from the Legion Paper website:
Specifications: Applications:
Mouldmade in Italy Calligraphy
100% Cotton Intaglio
Neutral pH Letterpress
Acid Free Offset
4 deckles (sheets) Pen & Ink
Internally & externally sized Pastel & Charcoal
Specialty Paper Silkscreen
Watercolor
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