This is a watercolor on paper,I am looking to loosen up a little bit my style, using more wet on wet washes. Here are some pictures detailing the process:

Self Portrait at the Window : Watercolor portrait step by step painting tutorial

I taped my paper on board once I did my drawing. The paper is small so I didn’t need stretching.

I added some masking liquid

First wash with a few colors, I let it dry.

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Daler-Rowney Masking Fluid This fluid is used to create striking white highlights or to mask areas for overpainting at a later stage. It forms a fast-drying, water-resistant film on watercolor paper and board, and is easily removed when dry.

Second wash, with more local colors, I am holding the board vertically.

Adding more contrast.

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Yarka St. Petersburg Professional Watercolor Pans Same palette of traditional colors the great masters used a century ago. Liquid-poured means semi-moist pans respond instantly to a wet brush. 24 pans in plastic case. Also individual pans. – Master Set

Defining the features.

Removing the masking fluid.

Self portrait at the window, watercolor on paper

Softening edges, correcting some colors (more yellow and orange on the skin)