Cobalt teal blue works its magic once more, whispering in the skies as the inferno below scorches the land. Inspiration: sparks from just an ember Its simple really. Being inspired. If you think about it. Burning Drive How would I explain this term, “inspiration?” To be inspired – Continue reading “Watercolors: from an ember”
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Softening the edges …art and nature
As many things do…. it held, Promise. This old watercolor landscape. It sat upon the studio table among 20 others, all needing further contemplation, further work. Watercolor Landscape Painting How old was it? How long did I hold it in reserve? I’m smiling…. it may shock some, but it is aboutContinue reading “Softening the edges …art and nature”
Hints, of blue….. its ‘key’
Four acrylic mixed media abstracts; all with the power of blue. Harnessed together with opposing forces of tonal values. Discover how you can effectively use these intriguing differences: high key and low key. Light and Shade Light and shade, or as I term it, Tonal Values. High Key With aContinue reading “Hints, of blue….. its ‘key’”
Landscape in Blue
Landscape in Blue. Lone tree rising, somber. Where, is the foliage? Monoprinting in Blue While this is not really a recent work, the monoprint was done in the past 24 months. Our class topic at the time was on using color and line, format, and subject placement to create a ‘feeling’Continue reading “Landscape in Blue”
Watercolors and Oils: Doors to The Masters
Three Masters: Thomas Moran, Pierre Bonnard and John Singer Sargent. Each, presenting ‘the door’ in their own way. Art Masters to know Sargent Sargent, with his loose and easy watercolor flair. Seemingly just flinging color in the air; then it all, as if by magic, comes to together. The shadowed door,Continue reading “Watercolors and Oils: Doors to The Masters”
The Meaning of Doors….
Doors and Windows: they’ve fascinated all of us in one way or another for centuries. I’ve chosen them, as the Theme, for Term 1, 2018. Why? They’re interesting to paint, with great shapes and designs. However, its more than just that. Art. Its not enough, just to paint pretty. The aim is toContinue reading “The Meaning of Doors….”
Lovely Orchid Art
The colors of an orchid, delighting the artist within. The lasting after effects of Valentine’s Day. Its color, that touches the artist’s soul… more so, than chocolates. In Love With Orchids Orchids represent: beauty, peace, strength, elegance, perfection. Due to their symmetry, and the straight lines on their petals, orchidsContinue reading “Lovely Orchid Art”
Watercolor Paper: gorgeous
Paper Love, or shall I say “paper-philia?” Printmaking, Asian papers, watercolor, pastel and handmade papers… I do love good paper. Gorgeous Papers Watercolor Loose and Easy began its first session yesterday at Atwell Gallery, Perth. It was fabulous. Discussing watercolor basic materials, and the many types of Watercolor papers, those most beneficial to beginners, wasContinue reading “Watercolor Paper: gorgeous”
Playing around with foliage greens: Watercolor
Watercolor Discoveries – Fun and loose, playing around. No stress. No schedules. No rules. Today, it does Not matter – what happens, as long as the painting time is enjoyable! This, is one of the best painting mottos I have. Watercolors A few parameters, not rules. The Parameters: watercolors, greens, not workingContinue reading “Playing around with foliage greens: Watercolor”
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