In The Studio: Using White Paper

In every demonstration I do I talk about the unique power of white paper in a watercolor painting and how important it is to use this tool to direct the viewer around the painting.  In the following 3 demonstrations you can see how I have left white paper or created white shapes to make the focus in the painting.  Although we don’t always see whites in nature it is an important aspect of picture making to think of your lights as white paper and use them.  Remember also that you don’t have to leave the white where it is you can move it around to create a better composition.  Think related white shapes not isolated white shapes.12×16 watercolor on 300 lb paper12×16 watercolor on 300 lb paper12×16 watercolor on 300 lb paper