Due to a flare up of an old injury I had to give my right arm a rest this week. Sometimes the universe gives you a little push to get out of your comfort zone and try something different. I decided to do a painting with my non dominant left hand. I thought I might share with you the different stages the painting went through.
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| Water-soluble graphite sketch by Marla L.. Niederer |
I
started out using water soluble graphite pencil.
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| First layer of watercolors by Marla L. Niederer |
After
shading the graphite with water, I added a layer of watercolors.
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| Second layer of watercolors by Marla L. Niederer |
I kept adding layers of watercolors. In
many classes that I have taken, other artists encourage the use of your
non-dominant hand to loosen up your artwork.
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| Table salt added to another layer of watercolors by Marla L. Niederer |
I like the effect of using salt sprinkled onto watercolors and did this on several of the layers.
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| Another layer of watercolors by Marla L. Niederer |
I kept adding layers of watercolors until I
was happy with my work. I also added some fine details such as the trees growing out of her hair and roots growing into her hair.
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| Completed Left handed painting by Marla L. Niederer |
Hopefully
after some rest my arm will heal as good as new but until then its non-dominant
hand painting for me.
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Until next time…….
warm hugs,
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