Watercolor Painting Some Ideas
One of the most popular mediums used for painting is watercolor. This is because supplies are easily available in almost all art supplies stores, it is easy to use and it is cheaper compared to other mediums used for painting.
If you are interested in learning to paint, you might want to start with watercolor painting first. This is quite ideal because using watercolor for painting will give you the freedom to paint freely without worrying that you are wasting art supplies.
Also, seasoned artists also agree that watercolor painting can serve as a very good foundation for painting since it trains the neophyte in controlling pigments by using water. To those who have decided to give watercolor painting a chance, it is best to acquire a complete set of watercolor supplies first.
Such supplies would include a set of paints and pigments composed of cool and warm colors such as red, green, yellow, and blue. You would also need a set of brushes composed of round and flat brushes for texture and details. Thick paper is also needed for watercolor painting, because the paper absorbs and spreads the water used along with the pigments creating truly unique effects. Also, a palette is a must, for mixing and setting up paints, especially for those who will use tube watercolor sets.
Once you have all these supplies, you must also learn the basic techniques that are used in watercolor painting such as “wash,” “glazing,” “wet in wet,” “dry brush,” “lifting off,” and “dropping in color”. These techniques guide you how to use your pigment in various ways to achieve different effects.
After getting all the supplies that you need and learning most - or all - the watercolor techniques available, the next thing to be done is to get ideas on what to paint. Experts say painting ideas don’t come in a rush. You need to be observant on your environment and focus on the things that you want to paint.
For starters, you are encouraged to go on a nature trip, since nature is one of the best “muses” any painter or artist can have. Once outdoors, you want to observe the things that you see, such as the trees, animals, plants or even the clouds in the sky. Memorize its details, capturing them in your mind's eye. This will make it easier for you to draw certain images from your memory.
The most basic watercolor painting ideas you can get from nature are images of trees, profile shots of flowers, the panoramic sky, animals in their natural state, and bodies of water.
You can paint these images as you see them or you can paint these according to your personal interpretation. Although it is ideal to start by painting these images in their normal state, it does not hurt, if you experiment with colors, orientation, sizes and shapes. This will help you understand what is possible to do with watercolors as well as help you develop a personal vision.
Aside from nature, you can also get watercolor painting ideas from people that you see, places you have been and experiences you have had in your life. All you have to do is to focus on what you want to paint and a surge of ideas will come bursting your way.
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