I spent a lot of time in the basement yesterday sorting scraps and getting them all into one location. It looks a lot neater now. I found a group of 100 batik squares and decided to try making a colorwash with them. It is a good example of a not so great colorwash. This is what happens when you don't have enough variety of values to choose from. It looks like an ancient computer picture with obvious pixels.
I think it's kind of charming in it's own way. Maybe not the best color-wash now that I've seen how smooth the transitions can be but still very nice as it's own little project.
I have never tried one yet, but I don't think my first thought was colorwash with this, but rather just somewhat organized scrappy. I kind of like it, although it's very different from your usual. It's less sophisticated for sure, but many people like that.
My first attempt - years ago was very pixelated
ReplyDeleteExcellent example and good teachable moment for us all. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteMay not be a geat color wash, but the colors are still lovely and pure.
ReplyDeleteI expect this would be exactly what I would end up with. Glad you are around to teach us what is not right.
ReplyDeleteI think it's kind of charming in it's own way. Maybe not the best color-wash now that I've seen how smooth the transitions can be but still very nice as it's own little project.
ReplyDeleteEvery time I attempted it mine looked like this! lol!
ReplyDeleteI have never tried one yet, but I don't think my first thought was colorwash with this, but rather just somewhat organized scrappy. I kind of like it, although it's very different from your usual. It's less sophisticated for sure, but many people like that.
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