Day 4 - Doodlewash Challenge

 It's a fairytale. The Bloops are being chased by a wolf. It's a bit twee but I had nothing else!

Day 3 - Doodlewash February Challenge

 Today we are back with the Bloop's. This time swinging on time, and enjoying every second. I don't think there is any more puns to have here.

Day 2 - Doodlewash February 2021 Challenge

 Todays' prompt is Penguin. I can't resist painting penguins. They always seem so damn cute. This is a basic watercolour wash with Inktense pencil over the top. 

February Doodlewash Challenge

 I've decided to do another month of Doodlewash challenges. Not sure what inspired me but I do like daily painting. Todays image is of my new character the Bloops. These little guys will get into to all sorts of mischief. This is the prompt - Reflection.

This is a watercolour demonstration using my simple approach to ink and wash. I use a loose watercolour method using a big brush with lovely juicy washes. This video shows the full technique from start to finish. The technique is similar to Edward Wesson but uses brighter colours. In this video I draw with ink with pencil lines to help with perspective. Watercolours used (all Windsor and Newton)- French Ultramarine, Colbolt Blue, Burnt Sienna, Windsor Yellow, Permanent Rose. The paper is Hahnemuhle anniversary watercolour paper, approx 30 * 40 inches. Brushes are a Jackson Quill No6, a Number 10 round and a long hair number 6. See more of my work on instagram #martinrolfeartist

A New Year of Ideas

 Happy New Year everyone. I have decided to start the year by publishing 3 video tutorials using my watercolour technique. It's a fairly simple 4 step process. 

1) drawing

2) initial wash

3) add dark tones

4) details

The equipment I use is simple, a matchstick pen similar to the one Edward Wesson would have used, A large mop brush and a limited watercolour colour palette consisting of warm and cool colours - windsor yellow, quinacridone gold, colbolt blue, ultramarine blue, burnt Sienna and permanent rose. 

All the details are in the video.

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Painting demonstration - Body boarders at Saundersfoot beach

 This is a video I recorded a while back before I started using a high definition camera. Please excuse the quality. Let me know what you think.