Saturday, April 7, 2012

Watercolor on Yupo Paper

I was introduced to Yupo paper when I was a new painter and I hated it. Now that I am experienced with the medium I have re-discovered this unusual paper.  Yupo is synthetic paper. The paint is not absorbed by the paper, but instead sits on the surface.  It helps to use less water when you begin to experiment. with it.   

This hibiscus was so much fun. It almost painted itself. The background was easy but the shadows on the flower were hard to control.

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