Our neighbor cut and sent this rose over with Terry to give to me. This one particular rose bush he has produces roses with a very strong fragrance. The roses don't last very long but while they do, makes the room smell wonderful.
Using the same technique I used for the frog (starting with a flat color background using the Round brush tool), I ended up with this result. Results are different to my eyes starting out with a flat color type brush versus my coloring in using my favorite brush tool (Gouache) which is transparent with some variation with each stroke put down on paper. The round is a solid that does not react with pencil pressure whereas the Gouache does..........putting down darker color with more pressure.
**With a flat color foundation, the layer is totally opaque which would make it easy to add a background layer underneath without it bleeding through the layer with the rose and having to erase that for a clean look.
Process using the Round Brush Tool:
As an experiment, I wanted to see the difference by working my rose with each brush. I used the exact same color swatch with each brush tool. When working with the Gouache brush tool, I do not put a lot of pressure on my apple pencil as I like building my color from light to dark. This example is with my normal pressure (which is hard to explain except I don't apply much pressure).
Notice the difference between the two brush tools in application using the same color swatch.
This next example shows what it would take by duplicating the original color layer using the Gouache brush tool versus a one time layer of color using the Round brush tool. If I were to lift my apple pencil up and back down using the Gouache brush tool, the color would darken.......just like glazing in watercolor.
Closeup of the two side by side. Although not a great deal of difference, I still see some variation or "life" in the one with four layers stacked using the Gouache brush tool. For me, I like that.
The only difference between them is the foundation layer of basic color.
For added comparison, I worked these simple shapes without darks and highlights.
1 comment:
Susan, your rose is absolutely stunning! Such a vibrant, rosy color. I can almost smell the fragrance. It is good to see you are sketching. I always look forward to seeing your work. Stay well and take care.
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