I have a studio, with 2 art tables and easels. I have 2 art tables set up on the patio. And still, many, many times I paint on the kitchen counter. It doesn’t really make sense. Especially to the someone who has gone above and beyond to assemble said studio, those tables and the gearContinue reading “Where, Do You Paint? … my kitchen counters”
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How Much Do You Paint?
“No, I don’t really paint, as much as I used to do, ” was my response the other day. I wished I’d had a camera to capture all those expressions from my group, right then! You could see a million things running through their minds. Shock. Say it isn’t so. How is that, possible? But….Continue reading “How Much Do You Paint?”
Florals for May Day
The first day of May always brings a smile to my face! As a kid, in the green but rainy Pacific NW, that was the day that heralded …. Spring. Florals May 1….. It was my non-official day to get outside and find Spring flowers around the gardens. I’d dash out in betweenContinue reading “Florals for May Day”
Gardens in Color!
Gorgeous rich ruby red stalks splaying out in verticals and diagonals. The reds, a perfect foil to the citrine green foliage. Delightful Colors found in the garden. Illustrations…. This photograph, is one of the few, I would use as a direct source to paint from. It would (and will) make a lovely illustration, Continue reading “Gardens in Color!”
Zen Stroll: Watercolor Tree Inspirations
Can we lower blood pressure in under 5 minutes? A soft smile upon our faces? And, can we be Ready for the day? Calm morning strolls, no matter how short, are perfect. Perfect for refreshing, for inspiring. For gaining new insights. The Zen Strolls My Zen Strolls began a few years ago, with the instructionsContinue reading “Zen Stroll: Watercolor Tree Inspirations”
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”
A Simple Pleasure, the flower
The taste of a petal upon the morning breeze. A simple pleasure, really. Change of Plans I’d planned to write up a post on cold wax today; showing you a fantastic book I’ve read. Plus a few art samples. My heart just wasn’t there. I needed a zen stroll. But, IContinue reading “A Simple Pleasure, the flower”
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”
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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