Return to Basics – Simplicity

Watercolors.  Back to Basics. Simplicity…..   I like it. Its about the basics. Trying to express with the brush, what you see and ‘feel.’       Simplicity A watercolor Christmas holiday tree, kept nice and easy. Not with all the hoopla, and dizzying busy-ness that makes our heads spin.   This was deliberate. Created withContinue reading “Return to Basics – Simplicity”

Watercolor …. daydreams II

It gets challenging around this time of year. Finding exciting new “titles”  and whipping up spiffy new art designs. When, we are all, juggling 3 too many tasks as it is! So. I guess,  we’re stuck with this title. But,  I promise, to do better. Next Time!!       Watercolor DayDreams Watercolor paintings inspiredContinue reading “Watercolor …. daydreams II”

Best 15 Watercolor Trees #worldwatercolormonth

All my tree lovelies,  together. A collection of moody,  Impressionist Watercolor Landscapes. Some are ‘busy’  while others have been pared down to the bare bones. Each, with their own tale to tell.       Watercolor Trees Fir trees, Poplar trees, maple trees, gum trees and … trees of unknown species. They’re all here.  Continue reading “Best 15 Watercolor Trees #worldwatercolormonth”

Inked Up #worldwatercolormonth

Cobalt Blue:  An Impressionist Watercolor-Ink Landscape. This very small 3×5 inch painting was an unexpected surprise.  I was working Wet in Wet with watercolors and inks, with a series of small sizes taped up ready to go. Some were going to be using cobalt, some zoisite and some in a lovely light red.    Continue reading “Inked Up #worldwatercolormonth”

BOLD Summer’s Colors

Topic: Boldness. Confidence. Being in The Moment and Doing what You Love. Let’s forget about judging. Let’s forget about what other people are going to think. Let’s forget about ‘Likes’ and ‘Shares.’ Its Art. That means….. its about self expression using whatever art materials you can find that will get your message out!    Continue reading “BOLD Summer’s Colors”

Spring Greens

Evelyn Flint has a wonderful art website and blog. So imaginative, creative, fresh, free, and Full of Artistic Adventures that are color magic! Her latest post was irresistible, I’ve had to repost it to share with you. You will, absolutely love Evelyn’s art – check out her website.

To Master Color….

To master color, what I do…. is Experiment.         Master Color, Watercolors   Alot of it. But, it is so fun.   It Can be super fast, like this one!  5 Minutes. And you learn so much from every practice you do.   I find that setting aside the 5 minutes, insteadContinue reading “To Master Color….”