Bold colored shapes and interesting textures are always good elements for a sketch story. Their multi-pigment and highly granulating colors are very useful for gritty brick walls and colored roof tiles of old Singapore shophouses too.įor this sketch of Thian Hock Kian temple here in Singapore, I was captivated by how the temple walls and roofs were juxtaposed against each other. The fluidity and unpredictability of watercolor works perfectly for my playful approach and I especially like how well Daniel Smith’s watercolor can flow, sink and float. I use quick expressive techniques like splashing, blotting and scrapping to move watercolor paints on paper.
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Through these experiments, I have discovered that balancing the timing of when and how to apply water and knowing the nature of the paper will determine if the paint will sing or get drown out.
Playing with my paints has helped me discover some very unique characteristic and effects of watercolor.
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I also carry a small bag full of useful tools to manipulate the paints. For me, watercolor is the perfect medium for fast expressive sketching when I am on-location. I like to use quick spontaneous sketches with bold colored shapes to capture old and new architecture in and around Singapore. Do not be surprised if you notice someone sketching you during your train ride home. The changing weather can often be problematic and not forgetting the wary security guards that we have to deal with. Of course sketching on-location has its unique challenges. These invisible sensory information can add another dimension to our expressive lines, colors and textures in our sketches. The sights, sounds and smells we encounter on-location all provide important sensory inputs for the story we want to tell. My sketches tell the story of my surroundings, the places I live and where I travel.
This unique and immersive sketching experience has made me more aware of how I see the world.
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