Sketch completed and ready to transfer to black paper
Each piece has to be cut out so that a thin line
of black is exposed around the edge.
This angle shows 3D parts of the image
I spend a lot of time staring at my pieces from a distance.
It’s important to get the “big picture” after being caught up
in the details of a piece.
This sequence shows the basic steps I go through to create a watercolor collage, starting with the sketch and ending with the final result. This 22″ x 30″ art piece took the better part of a month to complete.
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