Comments for Charlotte Mertz Watercolors

Comment on Water, water everywhere by Charlotte

Charlotte — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 11:44:48 +0000

It’s a continuing study, as is the rest of the medium. So far it seems to be paying off. Thanks for the positive comment.

Comment on Water, water everywhere by Liana

Liana — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 23:07:03 +0000

The water looks great as well as the entire painting.

Comment on What is your background? by Charlotte

Charlotte — Wed, 12 May 2010 15:16:29 +0000

Sometimes, if you’re using a photo reference, you can cut up a copy of the photo (either physically or digitally) and try it against several different backgrounds. That doesn’t take into account any variations in paint colors within the subject, any texture you might add, or the bleeding of colors that is characteristic of watercolor. But it can provide a starting point and help you narrow your choices.

Comment on What is your background? by Allison Prior

Allison Prior — Wed, 12 May 2010 12:51:34 +0000

I love the light backround, it really makes a difference, the painting makes more sense, The players really stand out. I never thought about trying that, or it would make such a big difference.
Sometimes I’m not sure if I should use a dark or light backround I will experiment from now on…Thank you for sharing.
Love your work…
Allison

Comment on Welcome to my new website by Kathy Dawson

Kathy Dawson — Sat, 27 Mar 2010 12:13:12 +0000

Thanks Charlotte, for sharing your website with me. It was very interesting….even if I have no artistic talent at all.
Kathy