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Painting with watercolours is a quick intuitive process that can be fully realised in one sitting. But in this instance all of these small paintings were done over a number of sittings. The reason is that the paper gets too wet and the initial layers need to dry before adding more paint. Particularly as I paint very wet on dry to add the the ethereal effect. Leaving the blank paper as the highlights. Like silver sparkles on the water and around the clouds. From 17 May 2021 I will Open my Studio to the public on Saturdays. You will be...

Self assessment is always a difficult process. How to be honest while still portraying who you are to an audience. When I started this self portrait something bad happened in my life, on top of the current pandemic and isolation, it made me very sad. So in the early stages of the painting my portrait looked sad. Lots of friends and family commented with concern on social media. I didn't want the portrait, which will last for centuries, to reflect me in a moment of unhappiness. I'm generally a jolly upbeat person who generates positive vibes in the world. I...

One of my favourite views of the sunrise in my local town is under the Deal Pier. Looking through the pillars at the sun rising over the sea is spectacular and has inspired two of these paintings. I like to split the views up into three sections creating a more abstract view of the pier. You can view these painting on my website by clicking on the link. They are all for sale. With so many galleries closed or closing because of the pandemic, I am selling them direct to customers online. If you would like me to do a...

I have really enjoyed painting my local Pier over the past few months. As I become more familiar with the architecture of the pier I am able to be more inventive with my approach and the structure of the paintings. The red sunrises have been spectacular. Let me know if you like the paintings. They are all for sale and you can view them at https://stephaniefullerartist.com/collections/mid-range-art         #paintingtips #watercolourtips #watercolorpaintingtips #howtopainttwopaints #twopaintingsinonesessions #contemporarywatercolour #wateercolourpaintings #dealpier #redbuoypainting #seascapepaintings #culturekent #dealkent #stephaniefuller #womenartists #Womenpainting #art2021 #artinisolation #artnow

The light of early spring is so gorgeous over the sea where I live on the Kent coast. With these two paintings I have put down a ground of Turner Yellow. This is the first time I have experimented with this colour so I wanted to make sure to keep the image subtle. I will come back and add more detail and colours once the paper has dried.       #watercolourtips #paintingtips #howtopaintwatercolours #contemporarywatercolours #Dealpier #howtopaintseascapes #watercolourseascapes #turneresquepainting #stephaniefuller #subtlecolours