We enjoyed a fun and educational workshop with Linda Wokoun. She uses water and principles of fluid dynamics to help her paintings turn into beautiful works of art.
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Factors that affect flow:
Direct force – such as a brush, which is the direct force applied to paint.
Surface tension – how fast the water moves on the paper.
Viscosity – how thick the paint is on the brush.
Gravity – using it when tilting or moving the paper around.
Capillary action – lifting paint or blossoms are examples. Water wants to be level.
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Another technique we learned is “rainbowing” or going from one color to the next, letting the eye do the blending. A “bridging” of colors, bridges compliment from one to another.
Humans can only handle 2 – 3 things at a time, so she recommends using the same colors and papers over and over, to learn how to control your painting.
Thank you Linda, for a very informative and fun filled workshop experience. I learned so much and will try these techniques in my future paintings!
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