Trace designs onto watercolor paper using the Light Table
It's fun and fast to trace your designs onto watercolor paper. Using the Light Table makes
it easy to see through 140 lb. paper. Below you will see the original snapshot and the
process I used to paint the dog.
1. Place your enlarged photo on the Light Table, tape so it doesn't move during the tracing.
2. Place your watercolor paper over the photo and trace the outside shapes and details. I
traced the outside shape of the dog then I traced around his eyes and nose. What is so
great about seeing the photo with the light below is that you can see where to paint the
lights and darks. I lightly drew in around each light and dark shape and added an L for
light, M for medium and D for dark shades. After you get your paints mixed in your light,
medium and dark shades it's easy to see where to paint them. It's almost like painting by
the numbers. You will be surprised how quickly your painting is finished and ready to
frame.
I painted in the background and
let it dry before I painted the dog
This is the finished picture (collage). After I finished painting the picture I wasn't
happy with the background so I cut out "Chico" and glued him into a collage. I
liked him so much I put his picture on my desktop. I am just learning to
watercolor and can't wait to paint another and another. Get out your paints
and give it a try. I have been watching painting lessons on the PBS station.
12" x 16"
22" x 22"
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I erased each letter just before I
painted the area
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Tiger is our wonderful cat
