Use this painting as a vehicle to discover how seemingly restrictive composition ideas become expressive and expansive with small variations.

The value pattern for this pattern is based on the simple “3-3-3” method but modified and expanded for balance and focus.

Variations on simple methods open unlimited composition possibilities. Over time, exploring variations like these also expands composition ability and further development of unique individual expression. 

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

Paint - Cobalt Blue, Ultramarine Blue , Cadmium Red Light, Raw Sienna

Brushes - 1 ½”, 1” and ½” Flats, Large (#16 or larger), Medium (#12 or 14) and Small (#10 or 8)

Rounds, Rigger

Paper - Professional Grade 140lb Cold Press watercolor paper about 7″H x 11″W -

Saunders or Magnani1404 Italia are recommended papers.