Julie Ann Karlsson shared some of her favorite techniques using DANIEL SMITH Fondo per acquerello E Luminescent watercolors.
She began by highlighting areas in her artwork where the features of Luminescents really shine. She also showed us her favorite types of mini travel palettes, including an upcycled mint tin which she painted with watercolors, after applying a coat of Fondo per acquerello bianco titanio.
Julie talked about a variety of ways to use Sfondo ad acquerello – for making corrections, covering not-so-desirable paintings, adding unique textures and creating a dark surface for painting with Luminescents.
Julie Ann’s reference photo for the full one-hour demo (watch it below) was a beautiful blue butterfly resting on a rough, rocky surface. After blocking out the butterfly shape on her paper, she randomly mixed a wash of earthy, granulating colors for the first layer of the background, including Zoisite autentica, Sodalite originale E Goethite. After the wash was dry, she added small strips of cotton cheesecloth in thin layers with Fondo trasparente per acquerello to mimic the texture of the rocks.
Once these areas are allowed to dry overnight, then she adds another layer of colors on top, blending with enough water so the pigments puddle inside the webs of cheesecloth web, as well as travel across the fibers. Lastly, she paints the butterfly shape with Fondo per acquerello nero Marte and adds her delicate designs for the wings with shimmering Luminescent colors, which look extra bright and vibrant against a velvety, smooth black surface.
Here’s a Q&A with Julie Ann:
Se potessi portare con te solo tre colori per dipingere su un'isola deserta, quali tre sceglieresti?
My current favorite triad is Hansa Giallo Medio, Rosso antrachinonico E Blu di Prussia – they make such a great range of mixes! But I think I would have more fun with Apatite blu autentica, Monte Amiata Naturale Siena E Ematite Scarlatto Bruciato Autentico – even though they have limitations as a color triad, they do make fun mixes which granulate really well together to create pleasing effects. Such a difficult choice – and I thought it was hard to limit my dot card to only 18 colors!
Descrivi una recente mostra d'arte a cui hai partecipato e che ti ha particolarmente ispirato.
I recently had the opportunity to attend a watercolor show featuring the work of several artists who had studied under me. What a privilege to see their progress as artists, and to have played a part in their art journey. I love the thrill of seeing people discover watercolor and then watching them grow.
What are some recent photos you’ve taken that might inspire you to paint?
My phone is actually super full of photos at the moment. Summer here in Sweden is short but GORGEOUS! Lots of summer flowers and bumble bees, beautiful meadows and lakes, my four grandchildren, old houses, sunrises…I’ll be able to enjoy summer all through our long dark winter.
Qual è il miglior consiglio che ti abbia mai dato un altro artista?
Give yourself permission to play and enjoy the process, and accept that some things will turn out well and other things won’t.
Su cosa non vedi l'ora di lavorare prossimamente?
It has been awhile since I painted on a full sheet and I’m thinking of doing something floral…
••••••••••
Unisciti a noi online ogni settimana per una conversazione intima e personale con John Cogley, CEO e proprietario di Daniel Smith, e artisti ospiti provenienti da tutto il mondo. Il giovedì (ore 14:00, Pacifico), John illustra le diverse caratteristiche dei nostri prodotti e risponde alle vostre domande. Il venerdì (ore 10:30, Pacifico), un artista ospite approfondisce l'argomento e condivide come integra queste caratteristiche nelle sue opere. Clicca qui per i link Zoom della prossima settimana.
Controlla il nostro Pagina Facebook per notizie sui prossimi artisti ospiti o per guardare le repliche passate. Ogni riunione Zoom viene inoltre registrata e condivisa sul nostro canale YouTube. La traduzione al spagnolo è disponibile: seleziona il canale spagnolo su Zoom.
