Again some very nice results this week from our mentored and beginners group.

This week the beginners tackled for the first time a subject of interest.

Scary for some, easier for others.

After learning the basics of using watercolour, the absolute basics, the task was to draw and paint a simple flower, piece of fruit, leafs, etc. Keeping the sketch fine, but detailed, the students are then putting on the first layer of water colour.

It is important not to go overboard with the choice of subject and choose something that is within your capabilities but also will challenge your skills, to be able to go forward. Being patient is important and realising that good work takes time. At this stage it is good to experiment and take some risks, not very often you would make the same mistake twice!