Doing it Old School

For many reasons I’ve decided that I need to start doing more traditional art again. I thought it might be fun for you guys to follow along as I try and relearn traditional techniques I haven’t used in many, many years. Like watercolors for example.

I did this drawing of an American Robin drawing (5×7 in) on Watercolor paper this afternoon, and I’d like to lay in some washes of color. Nothing hardcore, just tint it a bit. And I’m terrified! I haven’t used watercolors in more than 20 years it seems like. At one time I was fairly proficient. I hope it comes back to me quickly. However, in case I totally mess up, I’ve scanned in the drawing for Photoshop coloring later.

Here’s the pencils. I’ll post the aftermath of my colors later.

(hey, at least I remembered to tape off my edges! lol)
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