
Little Steps Poster ©Felipe Adan Lerma
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More watercolor 6×6 figure painting 🎨
Had planned a much bigger post about this painting but still working out a few details, plus want to show some pre-finished aspects vs the finished work, so probably best for a stand along post, like my 2nd post about my new pricing at Fine Art America.
Also, this is my 1st completed work on Daniel Smith’s black absorbent ground, and, using white gouache, which is water based like watercolors, and I’ve several things I really like I “think” I’m seeing using both, especially against the dark background!
Today I also worked on a 2nd piece with the same black absorbent ground, white gouache, and watercolors, so the stand alone post makes even better sense if I include both in that.
Meanwhile 😊 here’s the 1st painting, a new figure piece (the 2nd is a still life).
I call it Kissed By the Moon 🌙

I like the scratchy sketchy look of it, and found the unfinished feel strangely satisfying, like it’s hinting at so much more to come, lol! My wife says it has intrigue and mystery to her. I’m gonna take it she likes it 😊
Stay strong everyone, stay creative in any way that appeals to you & makes you hopeful 💕
Adan
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Adan

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[…] a cue from my work on Kissed by the Moon earlier in the month, I used white watercolor (vs acrylic) gouache to create a layer to either […]
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Just admire your spirit, Adan. Such fine paintings too…you are such an inspiration:) Stay safe!
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That is so kind, Neelima! You too! Stay safe – there’s nowhere not being challenged right now! Are you still teaching young folks? Now that is inspirational 💕
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[…] easy through out the day.But I did touch up the other small watercolor with gouache I mentioned in yesterdays post (featuring a figure vs a still life).It’s also sketchy scratchy 😊 but I’m really enjoying playing with the new black absorbent […]
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Looks great Adan!
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Tiffany, thanks! I really liked doing this one! Challenging getting the differing components of color (watercolor and gouache) to meld. I hadn’t noticed the opacity of the white gouache that much working on white absorbent ground, but on black – wow, lol! 😊
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Loved it Felipe, very fine work and very well explained. All the best to you my friend, stay well, stay safe. My greetings from Spain 🇪🇸
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Thanks, Francisco! It’s kinda strange even by my standards, lol! But glad you liked it, really fun exploring how watercolor (and gouache) worked on the black absorbent ground 😊
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Good work Felipe, experimenting, searching, trying different techniques and other things are part of the never ending learning process. Hard work, research, experimentation equals talent. You are very talented. Take good care and stay safe 🌈👍🏻😊
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You’re so gracious, Francisco, thank you! ☺️
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My pleasure my friend 😊
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