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Published: 2011-04-12 21:27:03 +0000 UTC; Views: 47937; Favourites: 3897; Downloads: 0
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I seriously never thought i'd ever be done coloring this ever. 10 days. 10 solid days of this picture. I'm.. I'm so happy ;=;...This is the final piece for my Senior Thesis. "Final." That's honestly hard for me to think about. Actually, I can't really think anymore, Im pretty sure my brain's all clogged up from a week of breathing pencil shavings.
I can has done?
Really?
...not a trick?
*dies*
INGREDIENTS-
Arches 150LB hot-press watercolor paper
Cottman watercolors
White charcoal
Unison soft pastels
Prismacolor colored pencils
Adobe photoshop CS5
(colored) pencils can be seen here: [link]
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I believe you're referring to cold-press paper... hot press tends to be very smooth, almost like plastic. The heaviness of the paper matters as well (pounds) the heavier the paper the more it absorbs your water. Another thing, using water colours means that you're going to have to do anywhere between 3-10 layers of paint to get your colour and contrast right. Lastly, never completely wet your paper unless you're stretching it or doing a wash. I would recommend taking watercolour classes to learn more about the medium and techniques. Plain old practice and experimentation works too. Good luck!
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It definitely said "hot press" on the sticker that was attached. :I All other watercolor stuff I've done has been on cold press, which is why I was curious to try it out, but so far it's just been such a hassle. The prof figured wetting it while taped down might saturate it enough to not gobble all the water but even taped on all sides it got wrinkly. I'll have to look into the weight though, I only had a few options so I didn't really look into it.
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That's unfortunately characteristic of hot-press. It has no surface area compared to super-bumply cold press, so the water just evaporates right up. You're professor's right though, the best bet is to tape your paper down. Another good trick is to tape it on top of some paper towels. The paper underneath will absorb the water and help keep everything damp for longer working periods, although it does tend to increase the amount of wait-time between coats.
And don't worry about the wrinkles. Hot press paper buckles laterally in one direction no matter what you do, the key is again to keep it taped down until it's totally dry. Heavier paper sort..of.. helps with hot press. I wouldn't go light like 90LB, but i've had heavier paper buckle, then get stiff and stuck. 140LB takes heavy washes, and it's light enough to iron out if things get too gnarly. (it's also not as phenomenally expensive ;=
I guess the only other thing I can say about hot-press paper is it's all about letting it do the work. It flat out won't hold the paint steady like cold press, even as you let the layers dry. On the other hand, cold press paper doesn't dry with the same kinds of anomalies. I use huge brushes when I work and just kind of spill and correct as I go.. then, when I want finer details, I use other mediums. The papers smooth, so you can pretty much use anything without a whole lot of compromise.
And just so you know, I HATED hot press the first time I tried it because the stuff is so freaking unreasonable!!
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Yeah, another classmate got it, too, and the prof actually offered to give us some cold press we were so frustrated with it. She accepted, but I figured I'd paid for the damn paper so I sure as hell wasn't gonna let it beat me! Plus using it more probably helps figure it out.
I think I favored cold press because to me the bumplies read as a real, traditional watercolor signature. Like looking at people's stuff I can tell if it's watercolor just by seeing the bumps. Of course nowadays you can probably fake it in digital but if you do it's probably because you want it to look watercolory.
After having done like 6-7 pages for a book on cold press though I'm starting to worry the bumps are messing with my image, so it's probably for the best I get some experience with both, no matter how hard. =/
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While not being my favourite piece from all those works you've published here, I still consider this a marvellous one, and a good one at representing the way your artwork has gone and how much you have accomplished. I surely hope whoever evaluates the Thesis has the insight to notice it all (well she/he/they should, being in that position
Good luck and congratulations
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your artwork always amazes me. it has a fantasy atmosphere that's inspirational. you're definitely one of my favorite artist
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So dreamy! Soft! Full of light!
There's certainly a lot going on in here. Looks like the cover of a book.
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This is just amazing O_O. I admire your courage, I can't spend more than five hours on a drawing without going insane!
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Omg. <3 This is just magical.
Congrats on finishing your senior thesis! I've seen friends go through it and I know it can be insanely stressful. -claps-
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LOVE the cute little girl with the glasses ^w^
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Allie, this is remarkable! Congratulations on being finished.
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Thanks M'lissa ;=;. Also your icon is sort of making my brain melt.
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HEE HEE. 
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yeah in like a million billion years -.- .... im going to be part time next semester while I work. I really am becoming the thing that wouldn't graduate!!
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Oh wow! But then for sure next semester. D: I'm sorry to hear you have to keep working, but your senior show looks AMAZING and I'm sure you'll have no problem finding work outside of MCAD.
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This is probably one of the most beautiful things I have ever seen. Thank you, this made my day.
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I love your style.
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It's... so radiant
I love every single creature in this picture! Splendid Job!
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I love a lot of recent deviations. There so kids book like, and very calming to the senses.
Fantastic job.
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waaaw all thoose creature's they look wonderfull <3
and nice styl in traditional art too ^^
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All that work certainly appears to have paid off! It's gorgeous.
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This is super glowy and magical! All of your attention to detail and mood, as well as your tendency to make every nook and cranny of your compositions with something interesting, works really well with this type of children's illustration. I want to climb into this picture and live in here for a little while! Whale Dude and I will totally hang out!
P.S. You forgot "Spilled coffee" as one of your ingredients!
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OH MY GOD YOU'RE RIGHT. Dis mistake. I MUST CORRECT!
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Ohmai
This is amazing. I think I like this even more than the original <333
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o_o you can work magic.
that's all i can say.
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coloring is SO beautiful *___* i hope you have high grade ^_^
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This is absolutely stunning, nice work! I hope you get a great mark : )
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I love this. It was definitely worth the work <3 I somehow managed to overlook the giant dragon head in the fullview. My favourite figures in this picture are the girl with the glasses and the chubby lady who are about to hug each other. And the platypusses on the gryphon. So much details to discover *_* Good job!
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Absolutely LOVE the colours! So warm and fuzzy. Like a dream
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So many pretty colors and pretty things! I adore this
The soft coloring is really nice!
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For something that took ten days though its really beautiful. Though I've often been fond of your coloring style >.<
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