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Start painting

Draw reeds with Masking Fluid in thin strokes. If drops appear, blot with paper towel carefully. Let totally dry.

Once mask is dry (overnight perhaps), start painting everything. Let paint dry and put on another coat or two, drying each.

The boat is an extremely important part of this painting, pay close attention to all areas.

There is a rock to deal with and the excess water “pond” which needs to be painted carefully. The things that float on the water can be painted later… or now.

When all areas are painted to your satisfaction and dry, you can use an eraser to remove the rubber mask. This will reveal the white, unpainted, areas.

Now to paint the reeds slowly and with great attention, with a thin brush. Remember that some reeds are dead, while others are more alive.

Sometimes … “less is more” can apply in this painting. Be careful to not make the painting too dark or over loaded with the reeds.

Give yourself a day or two to let the painting totally dry, then look it over and make any changes you might find necessary for your comfort.

At this stage, I attach the printed text with glue.