Watercolor Drybrush Technique by Ottorino de Lucchi
About Ottorino
OTTORINO DE LUCCHI, born in Ferrara, works in Folgaria (Trento). In recent years, he has developed a painting technique based on watercolor drybrush which allows to mantain the brightness of the watercolor.
To learn more about Ottorino and to see more of his work, please visit his website by following the link below:
http://www.ottorinodelucchi.com
Watercolor Drybrush Technique by Ottorino de Lucchi
Watercolor drybrush is an unconventional artistic technique. It creates unique painting effects that are not produced by other methods. It requires practice and skill and a good deal of patience, perseverance and inclination to experiment .
10 Watercolor Painting Demonstrations to Get your Creative Juices Flowing
Over the years, we have accumulated a number of exceptional watercolor painting demonstrations both here at artinstructionblog.com and creativespotlite.com. I thought it would be a good idea to create a post that highlights some of the best demonstrations that have been submitted in the event you have not already viewed these during your stay here.
Here are 10 wonderful watercolor painting demonstrations to get your create juices flowing:
Watercolor Painting Lesson – How To Paint With 4 Pigments
Introduction to Watercolor Painting Supplies For Beginners
Watercolor painting is probably the most convenient of all the painting mediums. All you really need to get started is a box of paint, a few brushes, water and some paper. There are no toxic solvents or mediums to be concerned about and your brushes can be cleaned with a little soap and water. This convenience makes watercolour painting one of the most economical painting mediums as well. This article will provide an introduction to the more popular supplies that a beginner should consider investing in.
PAINT
Watercolor paint is made by mixing powdered pigments along with a water soluble binding medium. In the beginning you will do fine by using a cheaper brand of paint, but you will definitely enjoy a much better painting experience if you use artist quality paints. Artist quality paints use more high quality pigment and are noticeably richer and more vibrant. After you become more comfortable working with watercolors, you should then consider upgrading to artist quality paint. Paint is available in both pan and tube form. The main difference between the tube and pan paints is that the tubes have more glycerine and they tend to be more water soluble. Read more
Artist Spotlite – Terry Honstead
Artist: Terry Honstead
Title: Changing Times
Medium: Abstract watercolor with Metallics
Watercolor Painting with Spray Bottle Effects, cheapjoes.com
This is a great 
watercolor technique from artist Joe Miller. Using a spray bottle with watercolor is nothing new, but usually the bottle if filled with water only to keep the paints moist. In the video below, Joe demonstrates how to use a spray bottle filled with watercolor paint to create an almost airbrush like effect. Very interesting to watch and definitely a technique you should consider trying in your next painting. Enjoy
Watercolor Painting Technique – Spray Bottle Effects
A big thanks to Joe Miller for providing this interesting watercolor painting techniques. Joe represents Cheap Joe’s Art Stuff, which is an online art supply store. You can learn more about Cheap Joes by following this link.
Watercolor Painting Techniques:Using a Toothbrush
This is a wonderful video that demonstrates how to use an ordinary old toothbrush to create some interesting splatter effects in your paintings.
Artist Spotlite – Catherine Coleman
Artist: Catherine Coleman
Location: Millgrove, Ontario
Medium: Watercolor
Dimensions: 21″ x 14″
Support: 140lb Cold Press Paper
Artist Spotlite – Mary
Artist: Mary
Title: “Silent Beauty”
Medium: Watercolor
Comments From The Artist: I am familiar with oils and I would say I am accomplished in Oils. However, I have not touched a brush of any kind since 1986 when I lost my son in an accident. I failed to see beauty for many years. This time has passed and at the persuasion of my husband and a friend who gave me some watercolors and paper, I tried to do watercolor. I am teaching myself and observing many different techniques.
The fist one was done and 3 years passed, I have now resummed full speed ahead to get my feet WET. “SILENT BEAUTY” is my second finished project. Finding and allowing myself time seems to be the biggest problem. I am enjoying.
Beautiful Watercolor Painting and Demonstration…
I came across a very beautiful and interesting watercolor painting and demonstration today that I had to share.
It was created by the very talented artist, Lori Rase Hall.
There are many quality photographs along with detailed instructions.
Technique of Watercolor Painting: WC07 PLANNING
By John Blenkin
It is not a matter of preference but of personality. To a great extent the subject will decide the issue. A painting of a building a design a specific place – a record painting a commissioned painting will usually lead the painter into an approach where pre-planning naturally results.
In this type of work pre-planning will reduce errors and the target idea will more likely to be realized. Any measured work – enlarging – portraiture anything technical animal bird or plant illustrations are usually best planned beforehand. Professional work to deadline is a pre-planning must.
In general where the subject of the painting has to conform to the requirements or standards of others or to a specified known standard for a fee by a certain date it is best to pre-plan.
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