Good point, with watercolor you can of course achieve a masterisation of the parameters, how dry it is, how concentrated the paint is, leaning etc... to achieve a desired effect. So I guess we could say that you could reach something called "flawlessness" through random processes. haha, dunno if means anything.
I also always end up with something different than what I plan, I mean, yeah in some cases, for instance with comics you might have some constraints. Now I think that both are satisfying and necessary to another, ending with exactly what you wanted and still surprising yourself.
I have decent scanner but it's not the high class, so I always slightly turn the levels up and also a bit of black with the selective color on PS.
I think there will always be an element of surprise with watercolours. Totally understand what you mean by mastering the art of the flawless though randomised processes.
I also learnt recently that in 'art therapy' for people with autism, crayons and more 'soft' media, like watercolours, are given to those who feel a need to control their environment. And as they make progress, they're slowly allowed to use pencils and pens.
In any case, pen or watercolours, it's interesting to see how you use both. Big fan, if that's not obvious already!
Exactly ;)
I know people who do that and they do huge watercolours paintings. Very abstract with very diluted colour.
Didn't know about the autist learning technique, sounds interesting!