Experimenting with loose misty watercolor!!

Hello, everyone! Today, I want to share a small thought with you. Have you ever felt like you’re stuck at a certain level in your creative journey? I was advised that when ever you feel the same experiment in watercolor and challenge yourself to be out of your comfort zone.

So today,I decided to try my hand at experimenting with loose watercolors. I set out to create a misty and rainy atmosphere, with the key element being “mist.” To me, mist symbolizes the unpredictable nature of life. Just as one can only see so far ahead in misty conditions, life often unfolds beyond our carefully laid plans. Mist represents the beauty and mystery of the unknown, much like the journey of life itself.

In this painting, I primarily used various strength of Payne’s Gray and Scarlet Red, mixing payne’s gray with scarlet red gave the the shade of gray that I was looking for. These shades helped me capture the essence of mist and the feeling of a rainy day.

To create this painting, I took a methodical approach. I pre-wet the paper and then using wet on wet I started applying a light wash for the sky and a slightly darker wash for the road, especially the part closer to the viewer.

I ensured that the strength of the wast increases gradually and it shall remain minimum at the center or the tunnel effect I planned to create.

I established the directional lines running across the road by lifting the colors and lines towards horizon in the scene to guide the eye. Once this initial layer had dried, I proceeded to paint the trees, starting from the distant background and moving towards the foreground. As I moved forward, I increased the intensity of the colors, transitioning from different shades of gray to a greenish gray, adding depth and dimension to the landscape. To add a touch of life to the painting, I introduced a small red car in the background and a human figure, completing the narrative and giving the artwork its final character.

In my opinion, the key to achieving the misty effect in watercolor is to utilize the wet-on-wet technique and be mindful of the color’s intensity, gradually increasing it as you transition from the background to the foreground. Another crucial aspect to consider is that, in misty conditions, colors predominantly take on shades of gray, whether it’s a greenish gray for the foreground or a cool gray for the background.

I want to encourage you to share your creative journey as well. Have you ever felt stuck at a certain level? Please, share your thoughts and suggestions in the comments below, and let’s explore the world of art together!