Curtis Mothershed
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To create landscapes and seascapes I use my favorite medium which is watercolor; the technique is drybrush watercolor.
I work on location whenever possible, working quickly to get the lighting and mood of the location. I enjoy drybrush watercolor technique because the effect you can create is unique and can’t be achieved by other art methods. It is more time consuming than traditional transparent watercolors and takes patience to learn the technique. Using very little water on the brush, I apply the paint using crosshatching and scrubbing. I start out with transparent washes and build up an under-painting with some colors to set the mood and temperature of the scene. These colors will still glow through the drybrush work and give it life. I use both tube watercolor paint and pan. My favorite brand is Winsor Newton. I enjoy traveling and I keep a watercolor sketchbook and camera with me always. I'll never run out of subject matter. I have retired from the corporate illustration world to be with my wife Sue, puppy Dolly and devote myself to painting full time. |
