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Pocket Sketching with Kath Macaulay
Water Splashing
Season 3
Episode 1
To make splashing water appear, you must show what’s around it. Kath discusses the dark colors that make the light colors work, how the water needs very little pigment, and how to make the splash at the bottom.
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For extreme speed, go with just grey scale or use color for only the focal point.

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The difference is words. The addition of words doubles the meaning. Date the entry.

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When you really want portability, keep everything compact instead of big.

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You are building a composition of things from different places.

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Always start with a daisy: it’s the easiest flower.

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It is never messy and is archival so you don’t remove it.

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In the process you will find out why you picked it and how it was made.

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The sketch will remind you of everything you didn’t sketch right down to the smells.

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Always keep equipment at a minimum so you have portability and will sketch.