Free Watercolor Lessons & Techniques
Painting in Watercolor: Alyssa's Portrait
By Margaret Crowley-Kiggins, FWS
Step Seven: I have painted in most of the background. The colors I used were sap green, viridian, aureolin, winsor green, hookers green, cadmium orange or red light. I mix all of the colors- using 2 different colors to get a variety of greens. The very dark green is winsor green mixed with alizarin crimson, which are both deep staining colors.
Step Eight: After completing the background and touching up areas in Alyssa's face and hair, I proceed to the design in Alyssa's very cool blue top. The dark navy blue is created by mixing a touch of cadmium red to ultramarine blue.
Step Nine: Next, I go back to Alyssa's facial features. I soften areas by using a damp Q-tip. I add deeper shadows if an area appears too flat. I like to add pure red in areas like the ears to give life to the portrait.
Step Ten: Here is the completed portrait.
By Margaret Crowley-Kiggins, FWS
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