An artist is always trying to figure out creative ways to do things. My problem with watercolors is what to do with the watercolors that didn't work. So, here is one solution: make a collage. This collage has elements from three failed paintings. Other solutions are to cover the painting with gesso and start over. Or, my favorite solution is to put the painting in the bathtub and then wash it. There is a ghost image, but over all the painting can be reworked to make it better.
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Iris Collage
An artist is always trying to figure out creative ways to do things. My problem with watercolors is what to do with the watercolors that didn't work. So, here is one solution: make a collage. This collage has elements from three failed paintings. Other solutions are to cover the painting with gesso and start over. Or, my favorite solution is to put the painting in the bathtub and then wash it. There is a ghost image, but over all the painting can be reworked to make it better.
