I am learning so much. Still working through, but I did get 20 in 20 days before life interruptions. The usual things I am learning. color mixing, washes, layers, hair, skin, etc. Bonus learning for me: One, that I do better with minimalist underdrawing. The one I tried to draw in every highlight and dark etc, I totally messed up the highlights because I couldn't decipher my complicated drawing! I do want so much to get looser in my style. I realize that will come with practice and maturity. It looks so easy! but it is not easy for me! And I learned so far that I really enjoy line and wash! Loved this video, too!+
I've just discovered your channel. The way you talk about your paintings is so cheerful and soothing, thank you for sharing that. It's very beautiful! I've been doing realistic graphite portraits for 10 months but I'm attracted to watercolor and going a little more creative. I have a hard time stepping away from the realistic/"extreme" likeness aspect, but this is very inspiring.
These are very impressive!!! It’s been a VERY long time since I’ve tackled faces and I’ve never done a challenge with daily teachers. I did do a simpler challenge in April though. I did flowers with a prompt list provided by Sketchbook Skool. I knew April would be busy so to make it achievable I did all 30 across a double page spread in my sketchbook. I filled the 2 pages with little boxes with black borders (mostly they are 1 inch squares, but some 1x2 inch rectangles) and the end result looks like a flowery stained glass window. I love the end result and so glad I was sensible about how much I could manage in April.
I love all of them! I'm just beginning in watercolour and I can't wait to experiment. However I cannot figure out why your paper doesn't buckle and mine does!
What paper are you using and what size? You will quickly discover that paper is more important than paint in watercolour - use good stuff from the get go!
@@LizChadertonStudio Fabriano 300g/m² Hot press 25% cotton size:A4 Do you ever need to stretch your paper or are there some types that don't need stretching?
@@lilygrace9571 anything over 300gsm, especially small, shouldn’t need stretching. It might cockle a bit but you can Slatter by sponging the back and weighting it down overnight
I am learning so much. Still working through, but I did get 20 in 20 days before life interruptions. The usual things I am learning. color mixing, washes, layers, hair, skin, etc. Bonus learning for me: One, that I do better with minimalist underdrawing. The one I tried to draw in every highlight and dark etc, I totally messed up the highlights because I couldn't decipher my complicated drawing! I do want so much to get looser in my style. I realize that will come with practice and maturity. It looks so easy! but it is not easy for me! And I learned so far that I really enjoy line and wash! Loved this video, too!+
sounds like you are doing brilliantly and you can come back to the final 10. we never stop learning!
I've just discovered your channel. The way you talk about your paintings is so cheerful and soothing, thank you for sharing that. It's very beautiful! I've been doing realistic graphite portraits for 10 months but I'm attracted to watercolor and going a little more creative. I have a hard time stepping away from the realistic/"extreme" likeness aspect, but this is very inspiring.
I think watercolour has a life of its own. You might find it a bit chaotic to start with but it is worth the effort!
I had a lot of time off in April and that’s the only reason I achieved it 🎉 The week I was at work I fell way behind!
indeed! it is full on 😊
They were all beautifully painted! So much better than the photographs.
thank you so much
Your portraits are great, love them. ❤️👏🏻👏🏻
Thank you so much 😀
Thank you for this video. I love your common sense and honesty. By the way, you are a very talented artist. Great work👍🏻👍🏻
thank you so much
well done Liz...i love them all...for different things x love Alli XXX
thank you so much!
thanks Liz, great video
Glad you liked it!
These are very impressive!!! It’s been a VERY long time since I’ve tackled faces and I’ve never done a challenge with daily teachers. I did do a simpler challenge in April though. I did flowers with a prompt list provided by Sketchbook Skool. I knew April would be busy so to make it achievable I did all 30 across a double page spread in my sketchbook. I filled the 2 pages with little boxes with black borders (mostly they are 1 inch squares, but some 1x2 inch rectangles) and the end result looks like a flowery stained glass window. I love the end result and so glad I was sensible about how much I could manage in April.
that sounds beautiful and also sounds like you had good self-awareness!
Love these faces, Liz! You did an amazing job.
Thank you so much!
Love them Liz…especially no 24 !!! You mentioned a tutor..is there an online portrait course?
it was with www.school.sktchy.com 😊
I love all of them! I'm just beginning in watercolour and I can't wait to experiment. However I cannot figure out why your paper doesn't buckle and mine does!
What paper are you using and what size? You will quickly discover that paper is more important than paint in watercolour - use good stuff from the get go!
@@LizChadertonStudio Fabriano 300g/m² Hot press 25% cotton size:A4
Do you ever need to stretch your paper or are there some types that don't need stretching?
@@lilygrace9571 anything over 300gsm, especially small, shouldn’t need stretching. It might cockle a bit but you can Slatter by sponging the back and weighting it down overnight
@@LizChadertonStudio ooh thank you so much!