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Try this Doodle of a tree. The example also demonstrates the granulating effect which some pigments exhibit. Be sure to use Ultramarine for the granulation effect. Tree shown approximately painted size
Tree Doodle with Granulation Materials used: No. 6 Round Brush, No. 1 Rigger (liner brush), Bockingford Not 140 lb. (300g) Watercolour Paper. Paints: Ultramarine:- , Light Red:-
	This whole process is achieved, from start to finish, without any area becoming dry. It needs practice so don't give up if you fail a few times. The 'leafy' effect relies on the granulation produced by the Ultramarine so it wont look the same if a none granulating pigment is used. Mix Ultramarine and Light red to make a darkish but watery purple colour Keep the brush full & watery, start at the top of the tree with the Ultramarine Light Red Mix. Form the leaf clumps by dragging the belly of the brush down the paper letting the paper take the paint. As you lift off the brush after each clump of leaves try to get a 'raggy' edge as the hairs of the brush leave the paper at slightly different places. Also try to get a non symmetrical shape to the tree overall. The paint should still be glistening wet when you start the next stage. While the paint is still wet, drop in darker paint (more ultramarine) in the shadow areas and as you progress down the tree gradually add more ultramarine to the mix. While the tree is still wet add in the trunk and branches using a rigger with a slightly thicker mix of Ultramarine and Light Red letting it merge into the foliage. Finally and again while the tree is still wet, paint under the tree with the Ultramarine and Light Red mix to sink the tree into the ground. Drop in darker mixes to suggest shadows.
Self Help: if you are having problems: The top of the tree, should still be wet when the bottom is completed. If it's not wet, either it's taking too long to complete the process or the paint is not wet enough or both. If the colours are not rich enough more paint is needed with the water. The effects work best with a semi rough (Not) or Rough surface paper using a sable brush with a belly. The Granulation effect works best if painted with plenty of water and with the work flat or only at a slight angle.

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