I got this nice sketch I just drew up, n now I need to fill it in with color :P

where should I start? foreground/background? light/dark color first?

now what about shading/blending.. is it as simple as mixing the color I want with black/white to bring the tone I desire?

lol I dont really wanna start when I dont kno what im doing.. i spent a few hours on the sketch n dont wanna screw it up in a few seconds :p

Thanks in advance :)

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To OP:
I don't suggest starting with the background, instead begin with a base color, so light color first. Remember, it is watercolor, so if you make something too dark, it's not necessarily easy to take it out. Don't attempt to tackle the whole painting at once, do it litte part at a time.
As for shading/blending, DON'T just mix in black and white. To make cooler shades you can use blues and dark greens. To make warmer ones, add warm colors. If you're trying to make something light/dark (for instance, baby blue), just dilute it with water, remember, watercolors are transparent paints (generally).
If you've never done watercolors before, I actually suggest you do a simple piece first - something small but which uses the techniques you want to master.
What paper are you using? What watercolor paints? How big is your painting?

Let me know if you have any other questions :) Enjoy.

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Quote: from Miss Vanity at 8:34 am on Dec. 30, 2008

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How is that useful in any way?...

 
To OP:
I don't suggest starting with the background, instead begin with a base color, so light color first. Remember, it is watercolor, so if you make something too dark, it's not necessarily easy to take it out. Don't attempt to tackle the whole painting at once, do it litte part at a time.
As for shading/blending, DON'T just mix in black and white. To make cooler shades you can use blues and dark greens. To make warmer ones, add warm colors. If you're trying to make something light/dark (for instance, baby blue), just dilute it with water, remember, watercolors are transparent paints (generally).
If you've never done watercolors before, I actually suggest you do a simple piece first - something small but which uses the techniques you want to master.  
What paper are you using? What watercolor paints? How big is your painting?

Let me know if you have any other questions :) Enjoy.

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seems you kno what your talking about :D

Thanks a lot for the information :p.. I have used reallllly cheap dollaramma paints before, but they are nothing compared to what I have now.. Ive painted a bit of my sketch. its about 15" wide, n 30" long.

The brand of paint is Permalba (Weber)..

Im using a really light paper (65lb) its more of a sketchpad then an actual painting surface, but seems to be holding fine.

Thanks :)

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What picture are you painting?

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it seems to be handling alright; it doesnt clump on the paper or anything.

I took a look through your gallery n wow :o where did you even begin on that pastel of "Silent Reflection".. crazzy lol never even thought it was possible withthat media :p

but anyway.. nice talking to someone on the same page :)

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Oo that's good. Maybe I'll try it some day. Most of my watercolors are cheap Reeves with some Windsor&Newtons scattered amongst them.

Haha, I started with the tree on the right (our right) side, actually. I hate that "painting" so much though, I wanted to kill myself by the time I got to the reflection. Eeek :D Good thing I'm not an arts student.

Do you have deviant? :)

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