Documenting this week's watercolor class practice, we tried to work in 2-3 layers this time. Next time, I'll resist the urge to overwork the bright areas to maintain their transparency.
I'll now introduce how to mix colors and paint a yellow bell pepper. If you're interested, keep reading along with the second image for better understanding.
By the way, I always order grilled bell peppers at the night market—they have a great charcoal flavor and a moist texture.
●Basic Colors for Yellow Bell Pepper:
- Bright areas: Cadmium Yellow and Cadmium Orange. Yellow is the primary color, mixed with a higher ratio of yellow to a lesser amount of orange.
- Dark areas: Cadmium Orange, Cadmium Red, and Red Ochre.
●How to Paint a Yellow Bell Pepper:
1. Start with a light yellow (yellow diluted with water), leaving out the highlights on the bell pepper. Keep your watercolor brush moist. Use the light yellow in the bright areas, transitioning to a more concentrated yellow. Refer to the color blocks on the right for specifics.
2. For the darker areas of the bell pepper, mix orange and red with a small amount of yellow, and apply this to the base of the bell pepper. Make sure the colors don't dry out during the process.
3. Maintain the pigment concentration and moisture on your watercolor brush. If you need to layer colors on wet areas (like deeper colors at the edges), increase the pigment concentration and reduce the water on the brush. Layering can then be achieved.
I hope this step-by-step explanation helps you understand how to paint a bell pepper. If there are any topics or techniques you want to learn about, feel free to leave a comment or message me. Happy painting!
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