Pen & Ink Red Lillies

I admire and appreciate loose and spontaneous watercolors.

I, however, have never been able to pull it off.  

Mostly because I see the finish a different way in my head with light and all the glorious details. 

 I just can't walk away from a painting until it's as close to that image as I can get.

But this style of a detailed ink drawing first, then loose, splashy paint makes it easier.

With the drawing as a base I feel free to loosen up knowing that I can't totally destroy it because that drawing will still be there.

I am enjoying this as something different. 

And maybe a little of that looseness will carry over to my other work.

Pen, Ink ans Watercolor on Hot Press illustration Board.

©Carmella Tuliszewski