Exam Project Reflections

MIXED MEDIUM ROSE

Process

For this piece, I decided to revert back to my style of roses I used in one of my previous projects. I decided to use splatter effects with watercolor paint for the background, and ink pens for the flower, leaves, and its stem. For the splatter effect, I wanted to make similar colors to that of the flower. I first had to wet the watercolor paper with water using a flat paintbrush. I then saturated my entire brush with water and my watercolor paint, and pressed it against the paper. The drips left paths and mixed together, giving it an interesting look. I then decided to go with a single rose, and worked continuously on the difficult blending of the ink pens for the flower in the foreground. I first started out this process by using the lighter shades, such as a light pink and peach color, then added in the darker hues such as the hot pinks and reds.

 

Judgment

I really like the way my first drip paint effect went, as well as the flower. If I could go back, I would probably choose an easier blending medium for the flower, such as colored pencils or watercolors. The ink pens bled into the paper more than I expected and didn't blend as beautifully as pencils or watercolor. I love the values I got within the flower and its stem, and am also happy the way my first attempt at the drip effect with watercolor turned out. For future reference, I will try using nicer watercolor paints so I may get deeper values and hues for the drips. Over-all, I am pleased the way this piece turned out.

 

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                                         Beginning Stages

                                                 Final Piece