OT: Painting style?

andrew

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Dec 7, 2001, 10:23:39 AM12/7/01

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just wondering if anyone can tell me what style of *watercolor* would
most closely approximate this:

http://www.turnerdesign.net/watercolor

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I realize it looks like a batik.... also, having read a bit online and
searched a little more, it seems like wet-on-dry with drying inbetween
is the best bet, but I really couldn't find any specifics about
overlaying small areas of color for the hard-edged but "blotchy" look
seen here.

Any help appreciated!

Andrew

Carol Ott

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Dec 7, 2001, 11:58:24 AM12/7/01

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Definitely not traditional batik, which involves a wax resist and layering
of dyes from light to dark. There are, however, watercolour resists -- you
can buy them in art stores. You can also use a white crayon, which is
cheap and easy. But using a resist leaves definite lines between the
shapes.

Your example would probably be best duplicated by the wet-on-dry method.
Are you using solid paints or the tube watercolours?

Carol
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andrew

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Dec 7, 2001, 12:21:44 PM12/7/01

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Hiya Carol -

Actually, I don't have any medium yet. In fact, I guess I'm not stuck with
watercolor, but it seems like a ringer for this style. Seems like the
transparency would be well suited for it.

I guess this sample shows that wet-on-wet would need to be used, too, within
forms... ah, I'm new at this!

Gordon Moat

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Dec 7, 2001, 1:22:11 PM12/7/01

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You could do something similar using Gauche. It is a bit more expensive than
water-colour, but line and form control work better. Only bad thing is that you
have to work quickly with it, unlike oils.

Ciao!

Gordon Moat
Alliance Graphique Studio
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Mike C.

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Dec 7, 2001, 1:28:08 PM12/7/01

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http://www.artistmike.com/2001OregonTrip/WeedCoveredTruck.25.JPG
http://www.artistmike.com/2001OregonTrip/4a.html

It is a software effect applied to a photo.

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Angela M. Cable

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Dec 7, 2001, 1:33:28 PM12/7/01

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Looks almost like an attempt at pointillism but with the paper too wet.

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andrew

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Dec 7, 2001, 1:44:48 PM12/7/01

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Well, yes. It was the fastest way to show the style I'd like to be able to
do "for real"...

Great Oregon pics, too.... "Pig Turd Alley"...heh.

andrew

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Dec 7, 2001, 1:45:16 PM12/7/01

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Thanks Gordon -

I just did a little research and, yes, I think I will possibly need to combine the
two!

Mike C.

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Dec 7, 2001, 3:44:10 PM12/7/01

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andrew wrote:

> "Pig Turd Alley"...heh.

What does that mean?

andrew

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Dec 7, 2001, 4:11:45 PM12/7/01

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LOL!!!

I can only imagine what you *think* it might mean...

Anyway, as tempted as I am to ask, "what do you think it means?", well,

http://www.artistmike.com/2001OregonTrip/RoadKillGrill.33.JPG

;)

Mike C.

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Dec 7, 2001, 4:13:41 PM12/7/01

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ok.

"Go Fishing".

":^) ®

Elite Freelancers

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Dec 8, 2001, 8:09:41 PM12/8/01

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I do something similar here take a look (is this what you mean ?)
http://home.clara.net/designworks/Watercolour/dog.htm
http://www.coolgraphic.com/photowork.htm

Regards
JohnT
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www.designwerks.co.uk

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andrew

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Dec 8, 2001, 8:57:56 PM12/8/01

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Hi John -

The one with the dog is closest to what I'm after.

Andrew

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Dec 10, 2001, 1:29:11 AM12/10/01

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It looks like a hybrid form of pointilism.
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