Steve Fleming

Artist Studio

In the studio: Another foggy day in Maine

Watercolors

Today we were at Camden Harbor and it was supposed to be rainy but in fact it was just damp and very foggy but for my demonstrations I caught moments when the fog was lifting.  I have found when it is damp struggling with wet paper is an issue so I don’t wet the paper very much.  I only slightly wet the areas where the middle values will be placed and then I leave the whiter areas dry.  I also bring less water to the paper when I am painting.  I kept my colors cool and more neutral to give the impression of atmosphere.  I also tried in one of the paintings a new 300 lb paper made by fluid and it is not my favorite it is hard and doesn’t lift well it’s kind of like Canson paper.  Oh well I like the 16×20 size.  Here are my paintings.watercolor 16×20 300 lb Fluid paper watercolor 300 lb Arches paper

3 Comments on “In the studio: Another foggy day in Maine”

  1. In this particular subject, I prefer the watercolor you have painted on Arches paper. I find it is more atmospheric. The little figures you have added really tell a story. I love your work and your teachings. Thanks for sharing with this amateur Respectfully Mercedes

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