The floral watercolor composition shown here typifies an example of NEGATIVE PAINTING. It's a watercolor I completed several years ago. It's one of few examples I have that display multiple layers. As many of you know, I'm basically a direct painter. A very light yellow (Cadmium Yellow Light) and very light green layer (Sap Green) were applied first. These are evident in part of the background.
The second layer consisted of a darker green (Sap Green with less water) and some red. The application of this layer is carefully applied. It distinctly defines the irregular shape of both the flower and leaf edges.
The third layer fills in the remainder of selected leaves and flowers. Finally the shadow areas are applied. The very last strokes define the fine line of the flower's filament.
A Rigger Brush works well for this very fine line. The character of this unique brush actually prevents us from creating a line that is too thick.
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