WATERCOLOR FROM PHOTOGRAPHS

Choose your favorite photo of your most favorite place.
Print it in color.
Used a clean sheet of watercolor paper with a tooth,size 11"x14"or larger.
Lightly  sketch from the photo on your paper.
Then watch Professor Harmon demonstrate ,using some of the techniques we learned today.
Now it is your turn.
Have Fun!





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