Hello everyone! 

I am on a roll.  This is definetly a mixed medium.  I started out with watercolor and when I got near the end decided that it needed a little punch so I went in with soft pastel to accent and highlight parts of the painting that need it.  I call the painting "docked" it's done on cold press paper.

Comments appreciated. 

Deb

Thanks Mike,

Great comment coming from you!  Your artwork is just awesome and just so you know, even if I don't leave you a comment on your pieces, I think  all your work is GREAT! 

When I started working on this watercolor, I had no intention to make this piece a mixed medium, but when I got into it, I messed up the light areas on the deck.  Instead of chucking it completely, I thought well lets see what happens when I add some light color pastels.  Then I was liking the way the pastel left some uneven highlights so I added a few more colors to brighten the trees and the water.  I don't know about combining any other mediums, but this method works great on "museum rising board".  I did not use this in this instance, but I was happy with the end results.  I would never had done that on purpose except with MRB board. 

Thanks for your compliment!

Deb

Deb,

Is MRB board like Wallice paper? I never heard of this...Would appreciate hearing from you.

Melissa

Thanks for the great comments.  I really appreciate your thoughts and comments. 

I totally enjoy having a variety of art supplies to choose from, so having watercolors and pastels as a choice just makes my work more interesting.  Glad you like this one. 

Deb

Shana,

The first one is about 9 x 12 and the second one is about 10 x 10.  Working on the musuem board has some advantages because it is not as bumpy as the watercolor paper, but sometimes the bumpiness adds to the painting too.  The fun part is being able to save something you thought was a goner! 

Thanks,

Deb