Watercolor Techniques, Stephen Player |
 Oct 2 2008, 01:45 PM
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This is my instructor his name is Stephen Player. If you are from the UK you'll know him from doing cover work for Clive Barker and Terry Pratchet. He is one of the best watercolorists out there most everything he does is water color and some acyrlic. Here is his tutorial on materials and stretching paper. I have stretched paper many ways and this is the true way to do it without getting any warping what so ever.Stretching paper
Here is his tutrial on building up in water color. It might not be old skool tattoo designs but it applys everywhere.water color step by step This is a good reference and look at his work he knows what he is doing along with some prestigious awards. Take what you can from this -------------------- |
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Oct 2 2008, 01:54 PM
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WOW dude... that stuff is insane...
Man Id be so stoked to take a class with that dude! |
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Oct 2 2008, 07:31 PM
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Thanks for posting.
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Oct 2 2008, 10:54 PM
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great post. thanks.
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Oct 7 2008, 03:37 PM
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Hmm only 80 views I see people on here asking for tutorials for watercolor and this guy is a a top in his field
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Oct 8 2008, 03:05 AM
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Yeah he's a wicked artist, the way he shows each stage of the painting process is a real help for anyone wanting to learn watercolour.
I never knew how to stretch paper before reading this! Cheers for sharing mario/mark |
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Oct 8 2008, 08:11 AM
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Thanks mark,
There is some awesome work on that site. Thats just what i needed to experiment with. The only thing i don't get what is (gummed tape)? Hope some one can tell, in another way, so that even i can understand it:-) |
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Oct 8 2008, 11:31 AM
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lots of really sweet info! great links man, thank you.
-------------------- EveRy MaN Is BoRn EqUaL AnD DiEs FrEe
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Oct 8 2008, 11:49 AM
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QUOTE (pusaka @ Oct 8 2008, 04:11 PM)  Thanks mark, There is some awesome work on that site. Thats just what i needed to experiment with. The only thing i don't get what is (gummed tape)? Hope some one can tell, in another way, so that even i can understand it:-) It's that brown tape used to close boxes from back in teh day and ou have to get it wet in order for it to get sticky. -------------------- |
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Oct 8 2008, 01:52 PM
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sorry for the stupid question, but i really didn't now that.
Thanks for explaining Mark. |
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Oct 8 2008, 05:38 PM
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QUOTE (pusaka @ Oct 8 2008, 09:52 PM) sorry for the stupid question, but i really didn't now that. Thanks for explaining Mark. you can get it at the art store no one uses it for packages anymore no worries -------------------- |
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Jan 14 2009, 12:29 PM
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great tutorial, I'll have to give this a go
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Mar 22 2009, 12:21 PM
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Iv never give watercoloring befor im gonna av to give it a go i think
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Apr 24 2009, 09:49 AM
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This is exactly the reason I joined this forum, not only is there a wealth of technical information on tattooing, but also on everything related that will ultimately help you progress as an artist. Watercolour definitely seems one of the most closely linked type of art to tattoo colouring/shading. I'd challenge any tattoo artist to take up watercolour and say that it doesn't have an influence on their tattooing.
Great post! |
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Apr 24 2009, 11:27 AM
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that guy is bananas!! cool post mark
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May 16 2009, 02:33 PM
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Great step by step. Different than painting flash, but good stuff. I really like it!
-------------------- Learn To Draw Tattoo Style ROSES - Using Age Old SECRET Formulas Learn To Paint Tattoo Flash with Watercolor - Materials, Spit-Shading, Video Instruction. Joe Swanson - S.F. - I.D.S. www.ThisIsTattoo.com |
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May 22 2009, 11:09 PM
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QUOTE (joeswanson @ May 16 2009, 10:33 PM) Great step by step. Different than painting flash, but good stuff. I really like it! he teaches here in the city -------------------- |
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Jun 16 2009, 06:48 AM
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hey mario, maybe you could clear one or two things up for me on this. the guide you posted has helped alot, but what is "wet in wet" is that him using a teabag to get that grainy browny yellow colour?
also what is modelling? it seems that every tutorial on watercolour I come across guides you through the first few layers of colour then misses a huge chunk and jumps from a one or two layered picture to a detailed painting, not showing EXACTLY how the leap was made. If im being abit vague im refering mostly to watercolour portraits. I want to improve in detailed watercolours and expand my skills, but I don't have an art teacher at the moment, and simply practicing and using trial and error is frustrating at the best of times. Any light you or anyone else can shed on this would be greatly appreciated -------------------- "Life is the hardest teacher, she gives the test first and the lesson afterwards"
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Jun 24 2009, 12:58 AM
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Good Tutorial ;O)
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Jun 25 2009, 01:24 AM
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Ok, so I'm not too worried about stretching paper atm, but I'm seriously going to start doing a Barry Blow Up at learning how to blend water paints. I've got qualms with water pencils, the paints are driving me insane though and unfortunately enough that step by step isn't quite what I'd hoped for. Can anyone shed some light on learning how to blend colours? I do alot of traditional stuff, meaning lots of black blending into other colours and I spent a couple of hours drawing up and lining this hectic owl piece only to ruin it as I attempted to start blending.
I will be eternally thankful to anyone who can lead me in the right direction to something useful. -------------------- I like long walks on the beach, custom tattoos and fine chocolate milks... |
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