This past Monday, I had the immense pleasure of doing a demonstration for the Upper Hudson Valley Watercolor Society.  It was great fun being able to talk 'shop talk' with like-minded folks!  The room was filled, so there were lots of comments and questions, which I love.  Here is the demo in four parts.

This is the drawing with the initial wash.  The paper was soaked on both sides and I washed on the main colors that were going to be used.


I begin my paintings in the center of interest because it is when I have the most enthusiasm for the painting; I am tackling the initial reason why I wanted to do the painting.  Hopefully that energy and excitement for the subject will show through.


At this point, I am most concerned with color balance and values.


This is the time to add the cherry on top: details!  Since it is a Key West painting, it had to have roosters in it.  If you have ever been in Key West, you will know what I mean.  If you click on my Watercolors page, you will  see more detail.
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