painting a portrait in watercolor, establishing the eyes and mouth video # 2 of 4

This video shows how I establish the eyes and mouth in the washes. I use a Squirrel Mop because of its softness and ability to hold lots of water and pigment, and its ability to come to a very fine point for details.

Category:

Howto & Style

Tags:

• watercolor portraits
• portrait painting
• self-portrait
• watercolor portrait
• colors of skin
• fleshtones in watercolor

[maboysen]

Thank you for your nice comments about my painting process. I hope to be uploading new videos soon.

[julietsierra22]

Hi, whenever I try to blend by doing a graded wash, I get a hard edge after it dries anyway. What should I do to avoid those?

[maboysen]

@julietsierra22

Your paper needs to be damp in order to avoid hard edges. If it is damp on the under-side, the moisture will help you soften dried edges. I hope this helps.

[02011982]

I love to watch you paint. Artists like you are rare this days. You are great!

[maboysen]

@02011982

Thank you. I really need to get back to painting and making the videos. Are there any subjects that you prefer?

[julietsierra22]

@maboysen Yes, it does! Thank you kindly.

[Giorgiax9]

Great, very great!

[duetomoney]

see u must enjoy painting not just be too slow

[mreinstein48]

Absolutely amazing!! Thank you!!!