This is a view of a canal in the UK and Paul has captured the atmosphere of the dank grey day, with the buildings on the quayside. The reflections in the water could be a little darker and that’s the problem with painting in watercolour. When the paint is wet - it looks darker, but as it dries , it dries lighter

Barbara has worked using one colour and explored all the different tones in this painting  - this is the best way to develop confidence when learning how to paint. She could now take this painting into colour, and use it as a guide. Tones in colours are difficult to achieve and this is step one on the journey.

Barbara used a wonderful wet mixed mediaapproach to this painting. I like the free easy style and the splashes of coffee granules for extra texture! The line drawing pulls out the details - do some more in this style Barbara!