original aceo water color c4/2010
Here’s the liquid bleach again penned onto the black procion dye background to form naked tree branches. Really gives a haunting feeling. When I want a really dense color I use the dyes…usually black, purple and midnight blue. And as a background because the dark color really sets off the foreground image.
original aceo water color c4/2010
The look in this corgi’s eyes is the same look as that my cattle dog Maus. I applied the spirals in the background with a fine line painting pen. I love the results. Would take forever to brush this effect.
aceo original watercolor c4/2010
My first whale. Looks kinda friendly and amused. Got some more technique ideas doing this painting. I will paint some more whales.
original aceo water color c4/2010
I executed the mane with liquid mask. I use a Masquepen very fine nib. I love the effects. the native american symbol in the bottom right indicates the shaman’s eye.
original aceo watercolor c4/2010
Gotta love labs. They are so good natured and oafy. I painted the background with the hearts and then coated it with a silver pearl wash. Something new for me.
original aceo watercolor 2009
original aceo watercolor c2/2010
original aceo watercolor c2009
original aceo watercolor c4/2010
original aceo watercolor c4/2010
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