This is WC paper soaked, wrapped and stapled to a stretcher frame like you would stretch canvas onto. I have yet to decide if I'm finished painting it so I haven't put on the varnish yet. I have never tried this technique, but so far I enjoyed the clean professional feel to the paper. It is no more work than stretching paper or taping it down like I've been doing for years, and in the end, the painting can be hung without glass, and even without a frame. It was so different going around the wrapped edges like a gallery wrap, but how fun.
My thanks to my friend Brenda for allowing me to use her beautiful photo; very enjoyable to paint.http://emotiveexpressions.blogspot.com/search/label/gallery%20wrapped%20watercolour
Here is a link which explains this technique, which I can't take credit for:
http://emotiveexpressions.blogspot.com/search/label/gallery%20wrapped%20watercolour
3 comments:
Kathy I really like this. You did a terrific job "stretching the canvas" and your painting is beautiful, front and sides.
Kathy your ability to capture the details is amazing! I absolutely love seeing your beautiful paintings. Thanks so much for sharing this!
Kathy - I love this and it looks so professional - I think you have convinced me that this is a great way to work in watercolor - love the gallery wrap.
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