Watercolour Painting on Fabric - Finished

I have finally finished painting (and ironing to set the paint) and now to find the right size of canvas to mount the painting on.  Yes, it is supposed to have a mottled background, although I could have done a better job blending it!  This was painted over the course of many days.  Its not perfect but not too bad for my first attempt.

Watercolour - Step 3

Who knew watercolour painting on fabric would be so relaxing!?  I think its a form of meditation.   I was handed a Margarita so thought I should back away from the paint and wash it off of my hands.   I'm working on the background now, which takes a steady hand.  Still fun though. 

 

The background is supposed to seep and create shadows.  Hopefully mine won't look too blotchy when I'm finished.    Think I will touch up the fruit once the background is finished.

Watercolour on Fabric

A cousin of my husband is back from a two year mission in France and we were supposed to all meet at an aunt and uncle's place tonight.  Unfortunately, one of Taffy's grandchildren was hospitalized and she didn't make it down here.  Our visit has been postponed; but I was able to work on the second stage of my fabric painting. 

Step 2:  This time, the paint isn't watered down as much and you paint on dry fabric.  The colours are deepened and shading is added.  The background hasn't been touched yet.

 

 

There is still some bleeding of the colours into surrounding areas.  The background will be varying degrees of blue and should absorb much of the bleeding.

 

A comparison after drying last night and after drying tonight: