Watercolor Study of Georgetown University's Healy Hall based on an alumni's request. Inside look at the phases of my process.
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Why start here?
I usually pick a defining section that is typically centrally located but will not require much overlap or interference with other elements. I find that this sets the visual tone, lets me test my paint hues, and forces me to make decisions that will impact the rest of the piece. If I didn't like how the clock tower turned out, I would have likely started over armed with the knowledge of what didn’t work well in the first run.
Devil in the details
Or should I say, the devil is in the individually painted bricks! I decided early on that I would use a particular technique on the bricks. I used it before but never on such a small scale. Surprisingly, this didn't take me as long as it may seem. I spent much more time fighting with the statue's face.
Or should I say, the devil is in the individually painted bricks! I decided early on that I would use a particular technique on the bricks. I used it before but never on such a small scale. Surprisingly, this didn't take me as long as it may seem. I spent much more time fighting with the statue's face.
Prints of this piece available for sale at ErgoNaama.Etsy.com
