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One of the great benefits of working with watercolors is the wide range of brilliance you can build up through layers of color. One of the drawbacks is that once a layer has been laid down it can not be easily removed or painted over. Colors can be adjusted slightly, but if you want a nice bright layer of pure color you need to be sure that the end result will be successful. A great way to try out a variety of options before making a final decision is by using a clear layer of acetate or mylar to experiment. Today we'll be using Grafix Wet Media Dura-Lar to find the background color that will work best for us.
We started with a watercolor sketch, before we can move any further the question of the background color arises, this is where the Dura-Lar comes in. We'll use three sheets to try out a number of colors for the background.
Simply lay your sheet of Duralar over your dry watercolor and brush on the color you had in mind. If you're not satisfied, grab a new sheet and try the next color...
Still not satisfied? Grab another sheet and go at it again (see how much time and frustration we're saving?)
Here you can see that the original is unaffected by all of the testing we're doing. This is also a great way to get an idea of how additional layers of color will look over your existing artwork (not just the background).
Using this method allows you to take some time to study how each option will affect the colors you've already chosen for your watercolor and the overall look of your finished piece. Have fun experimenting!
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Sometimes I make picture "sandwiches" with layers of translucent and heavier paper.
Vellum and duralar works can be end pieces as well as steps along the way towards making a finished work.
I am not too concerned about the archival implications; I assume the oil and the printer's ink will eventually eat through the vellum and duralar.
Working with these materials is very engaging. Posted by: Lynn Somerstein - Jul 17, 2009 7:56 AM
We do carry Wet media Dura-Lar but are currently out of stock, please contact our call center 1-800-223-9132 to check on future availability.
Thanks for reading! Posted by: Learning Center - Aug 05, 2009 10:04 AM