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With Sarah, Phil, Ellen, Rose the dentist, and the granddaughter whose name I forget.

Robert Jones, NAPA

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It's all a matter of judgement, Stanley ..... one doesn't flood the paper until it disintegrates, that's all.   Tsk. 
With Sarah, Phil, Ellen, Rose the dentist, and the granddaughter whose name I forget.

Robert Jones, NAPA

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Right-o, seen the pictures now - bravely posted, David, better out than in! I think they were coming along fine, in fact - maybe you just need to develop the patience to let your paint dry before going in again.  I have seen people who could create a watercolour totally wet-in-wet, but we call those people 'geniuses' .... it's almost impossible to achieve, and when it is achieved it depends on careful judgement of the amount of water used.   Arnold Lowrey and Alan Owen are your boys here - watch their videos, and note Alan's hair-dryer.
With Sarah, Phil, Ellen, Rose the dentist, and the granddaughter whose name I forget.

Robert Jones, NAPA

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Stan - knew it was a joke, fear not. 

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Well done for posting David. I can’t advise you on watercolour but you are in very good hands with Alan and Robert!

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Right-o, seen the pictures now - bravely posted, David, better out than in! I think they were coming along fine, in fact - maybe you just need to develop the patience to let your paint dry before going in again.  I have seen people who could create a watercolour totally wet-in-wet, but we call those people 'geniuses' .... it's almost impossible to achieve, and when it is achieved it depends on careful judgement of the amount of water used.   Arnold Lowrey and Alan Owen are your boys here - watch their videos, and note Alan's hair-dryer.
Robert Jones, NAPA on 20/03/2020 13:07:54
Thanks I shall persist...
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I'm here to paint a stormy sea a task that is quite new to me I brave the weather wet and chill but damn the sea - it won't keep still.

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Good one Michael! Anything that makes us smile at present is a bonus. 

Stephen Kelly

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Regarding David Perry's post about rough sea painting and I'm no expert but try using a 1" flat brush with side to side movements of various hues of blue and green. Sometimes with random strokes, a wave pattern will develop and then you can enhance these waves. Try not to have too many breaking waves and have the sea darker in foreground. Hope this is of some help. Stephen Kelly

David Perry

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Thanks for the tips. I've approached from a different direction.  This is my WIP so far.  A picture of the light vessel South Goodwin.  For a strange personal reason too long and pointless to go into, I have a real soft spot for South Goodwin vessel.  This is a little tribute.

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Watch this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8KzXTRgT4dQ
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John Walker

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Hello David. First off spring out for a quality, really heavy paper. Something like Arches 600 rough (Which is virtually a thick card). A whole sheet can be cut into smaller sizes obviously and you can practice to your heart's content. This paper will also take a drubbing if you need to scrub out! I  have found it is best to let each wash dry completely before laying down the next. Here and there you might need to re-wet with an 'atomiser' bottle. Also consider the use of designers' gouache white, or pastel for the foam. You also need occasional use of a thirsty brush to lift out color. Just do a series of single waves until you get the idea and keep at it... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OMk3BhnBYno Best of luck John

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John,  have replied to your comments beneath the relevant painting. Marjorie.
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