Create a Dynamic Monochromatic Ocean with Sailboat using Watercolor, Acrylic Ink, and Gravity
A boat painting of mine sold at the gallery, so naturally, I painted another one. Here's how I kept it fresh with a new blue palette, a happy accident with granulating medium, and my usual lazy shortcuts for straight lines.
Painting a Monochromatic Sailboat in Rough Waters: A Mini Watercolor Adventure
What happens when you challenge yourself to paint a stormy seascape using only one color? I recently tackled a mini sailboat painting using Daniel Smith Lunar Blue — and while I struggled, experimented, and second-guessed myself more than once, the end result reminded me exactly why I love watercolor.