A watercolor instructor - The CreativeMindClass Blog
"You'll often hear me chant variations of this phrase as I teach: we go from large to small,meaning bigger brush to small brush, loose to tight and dark to light. It is important to start with excitement and joy and a loose strategy but allowing the piece to speak directly to you in the direction it would like you to go."
Tips for painting with watercolor:
- Go from big to a small brush
- Move from loose movements to tight ones
- Change from lighter to darker colors
My background
"I was the quiet kid who sat at the middle of the class, with her eyes buried in a sketchbook. Nothing has changed in the last few years. There was a time when I felt burned out on my creativity, but becoming a mom called me back to watercolor painting. I found myself back in the art world in a way of combining art with spiritual practice, and created "Watercolor Devo's." These works spurred me into working as a creative teacher and a full time artist."
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What would you say about your watercolor style?
"I can't get away from the fun, bold or bright pink. An element of old-fashioned quirk or tension visuals are often my goal when I'm drawing. Most importantly I love bringing all the best watercolor on the paper, letting it flow in vivid bleeds of bold hues."
There is a collection of Amarylis's watercolor art prints, books and other goodies on her website watercolordevo.com . People who are passionate about all things watercolor or want to grow in the art of watercolor will appreciate this guide to painting with watercolor! It's also free. watercolordevo.com/guide
