My reference is an original sketch from my sketch book. The original was created from imagination.
I have been asked why I so often work from imagination instead of using reference photos. I'm inspired by ideas that pop into my head rather than looking at photos. Although I do use photos sometimes I find it less creative and less inspiring. The joy of working from imagination is that even I don't know exactly what the painting will look like until It's done.
There Is a large amount of layering of colours in this Demo. I do not wait for each layer to dry. I simply move around to areas that are most dry to prevent the colours from mixing on the paper.
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MATERIALS:
PEN: A Pigma Micron 01 nib
PAPER: Size- 5"x7"
Arches 140lb Hot Press Paper for this Video.
My papers of choice include Arches 140lb Hot press and Cold press paper and Strathmore 500 series Sketchbooks. All are 100% cotton rag.
For beginners, I recommend starting with a high quality paper and experimenting with different types. As your style develops, you'll get a feel for which type is best. Waiting to switch to a better quality paper later will be much like learning to paint all over again.
MY PALETTE: All tube paints!
Winsor Newton- Yellow Ochre, Sepia, Burnt Sienna, Winsor Red, Davy's Gray, Ultramarine, Sap Green.
DaVinci - Phthalo Blue, Quinachridone Fuchsia, Cadmium Yellow Lemon, Cadmium Yellow Deep.
A note on Davy's Gray: I rarely use this pigment straight and when using it I usually mix it with each colour used.
PAINT PALETTE::
The palette is the mixing tray from a "Koi" Watercolour travel set. The colours are set up so the ones I mix together most often are close together.
BRUSH: Curry's #2 brush and a Polar Flo 1/2 inch Flat.
REFERENCE IDEA: came from my an earlier sketch.
Music:
Fresh fallen snow, TupeloTrain by Chris Haugen
Birds in flight, Wave in the atmosphere, Room for two by Dan Lebowitz
Moving on by Wayne Jones