placing figures in a landscape

by Bob Laine (rocky)
(Newcastle upon Tyne)

Size and position can be a problem in watercolour when you are wanting to place a figure(s) in a painting. I use a piece of acetate sheet and draw several figures on it in different sizes. I then overlay that on my painting to find the position and a size that looks correct. Its then just a matter of removing the acetate and painting the figure in the correct position. Once you have your acetate you can keep as a template for future paintings.