See the process of watercolor painting AND baking sourdough bread! This video weaves together how a grandmother baking sourdough bread inspired a watercolor painting. (Prof Lieu’s mother in law, the “Bread Fairy.”)
- 48 second short (Oma bread)
- 1 min. short (details in watercolor)
- 1 min. short (tea eggs)
- 30 min. version (Oma bread)
- Bread Fairy playlist
By showing and explaining the painting process, the artist comes to see that the bread is much more that just a loaf of bread. Demo led by Art Prof Clara Lieu.
Video Walkthrough
- Dry brushing techniques
- Painting texture & pattern
- Objects with a history
- Critique from a former prof
- Strong response on social media
- Building up many incremental layers of watercolor
- Ending the painting sooner than you think you should
- Advantages of a watercolor block
- Sumi brushes vs. watercolor brushes
- Using markers as “training wheels” to get settled into watercolor
- Intent & meaning of a painting
- Inspiration from family & food
Books mentioned
- Tartine Bread
- My Paris Kitchen
- Cocolat
- Complete Mediterranean Cookbook
- The Rye Baker
- The Bread Baker’s Apprentice
- Bakeland
Reference Photos
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