Evening at The Old Dock

[Humburger]

It is so difficult, at least for me as I am learning watercolor, to make a night scene.  It looks muddy, although in reality, it is very much more colorful, but not as dark.  I wanted it to be colorful AND dark!  LOL!  Well, I used very low quality paper and paints and have decided that it was time to bite the bullet and get some good supplies.  I think it matters, but we will see if it makes a difference in my feeble attempts.  This is 12×16.

Ginny
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[Yorky Administrator Ormskirk]

Your picture looks a little dark, i.e. not enough brightness in the lights.

Doug

We must leave our mark on this world

[Humburger]

Thank you, Doug, for looking and commenting. 

Ginny
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[jonc50]

You may have better success with using white acrylic paint if you were originally trying white watercolours. Nice work.

[Humburger]

Thank you, John.  I used frisket and it tore the paper when I removed it.  I think I will try this same picture, again, with good paper.

Ginny
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[BelairPlayer]

Great composition, I would love to see it after you get it sorted out. My advice, which I have to remind myself of frequently, don’t be afraid to start lighter than you think you need to. You can always add layers.

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