Watercolour Painting - Building a Picture

OK this applies to all mediums really, whatever the subject or style the basic formula to begin with is the same. That eliminates that dreaded 'how do I start?' feeling. Looking at those first blank sheets of paper can be quite daunting, still can be for me after years of practice.

So lets start by breaking down a picture into four components.

• Horizon
• sky
• middle ground
• foreground

Always work from horizon to foreground and you won't go far wrong. Its a simple habit to get into and sure makes the painting life much easier.