An eye into the painter's studio - City D-503

Hi! Interested in the processus of painting a futuristic city with watercolor and ink? Here's an overview from an artwork that was supposed to be beamed during a theater piece inspired from Eugene Zamiantine's book "We". "We" was written in 1928's Russia and depicts a dystopic, mathematic-controlled and totalitarian society which later inspired famous authors like George Orwell and Aldous Huxley. Unfortunatelly the project of the theater piece did not happend.

So, here are the fist pencil lines and vanishing points. As you can see, I keep it simple because I know I will add a lot of details later.

Inking the basic shapes started and some the pencil is erased. The staples are used to hold tensed the (watered and now dryed) paper. I learned later about the kraft sticking paper, much more practical.

Begining of the colouring process. The yellow sludge is masking fluid. Masking fluid is great but you got to be very carefull with it. Only use old brushes as it ruins them. Use thick paper as it can rip it off when you take the mask out. Use soapy water to "clean" the brushes between application, it'll also dilute a bit and help spread evenly. And be well prepared to make the right moves as it dries very fast!

More layers of colour. I first avoided the parts where the sun hits, then starting filling them with light blue.

More, more colour and more ink too. At the end there's huge amount of layers.

That's it!

Simon Lejeune alias Haedre - "D-503 - City" - 2016
Watercolor, various liners - 36,5x21cm - 14,4x8,3 in

Thanks for having checked that out. If you want to see more of my art, you're invited to visit: http://www.haedre.com

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