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Category: Watercolor

Lots of Lessons Learned

I’ve mentioned in several previous posts that I’ve been working on a project with watercolor pencils. This is essentially a … More

Derwent Academy watercolor pencils, Emerald toucanet, Inktense, Watercolor pencils

The Second Time Around

Way back in time — 1961, to be precise — Debbie Reynolds starred in a film, “The Second Time Around”, … More

sunflowers, Watercolor pencils

Art for Art’s Sake

Although it may seem a simple concept, l’art pour l’art — art for art’s sake — is actually a serious topic … More

Art for art's sake, Primitive drawing, sunflowers, Watercolor pencils

Watercolor Reflections

Since I began this journey of art exploration back in 2015, I’ve dabbled a bit with watercolor here and there. … More

Abstract Expression, Exploring Different Media, Watercolor brushes

How Having a Studio Has Changed Me as an Artist

When I bought that first “how to draw” book back in 2015, I never once thought about being an artist … More

Art Studio, Confidence in art, Experimenting in art, Making art, Multiple projects

‘Tis the Gift to be Simple

There is a Shaker song called “Simple Gifts”, and I’d like to share it today. ’Tis the gift to be … More

Aaron Copland, Appalachian Spring, art journaling, Simple Gifts, Simplicity

Showing Off the Studio

Yesterday was a fun day. Our “California Girl” — Liz Sherwood — was here in the midwest. She’s accompanying her … More

Bookmarks, Fun with Family, Liz Sherwood, Making messes

Let the Paint Lead the Way

Anyone who has spent any time with watercolors knows that those mischievous paints can’t always be controlled. Of course, in … More

Gansai, Letting the paint lead, Watercolor inks

Woman Walking in the Woods

Since I’ve recently been practicing creating depth in graphite drawings, I played with that same concept this morning in watercolor. … More

Depth, Layering colors, Watercolor

Something New to Play With

One thing that’s definitely fun about learning mixed media techniques is that it’s an opportunity to learn about and play … More

Mermaid Markers, Watercolor ink

Round and Round She Goes

Sometimes art is fun. I certainly enjoyed putting this art journal page together and making it my own. The idea … More

Abstract Expression, art journaling, Let's Make Art

Spooky Silhouettes

Since doing my first Halloween silhouette drawing back in 2018, it’s become a fun part of my Halloween planning and … More

Art with Children, Halloween, Silhouette Drawings

Fun Fall Colors

Autumn officially begins for us tomorrow, on September 22. My husband and I have been having our own “fall celebration” … More

Autumn, Fall colors, Watercolor

Are We Having Fun Yet?

Enjoying what we do is essential if we hope to improve any particular skill, and art is certainly no exception. … More

creativity, Idea-ology, The 365 Creative Journal, Tim Holtz

Another Misty Morning

A few days ago I shared a few of my “misty morning” watercolor paintings. They reflected, I hope, peaceful scenes … More

Color palette, Gansai, Seasonal changes, Watercolor

Misty Morning Colors

I love misty mornings when colors are soft and hazy. In my watercolor studies, that’s the effect I’ve been learning … More

Morning palette, Mornings, Painting mist

Knives Out!

Maybe you’ve seen that movie — Knives Out — with Jamie Lee Curtis. We saw it last fall and enjoyed … More

Oil Painting, Palette knife painting

Branching Out

My experience with mixed media in the past has been limited to line and wash applications, such as the Turkish … More

Collage, Growth

Loving You

“Loving you is easy because you’re beautiful…” Unless you’re old like I am, you probably don’t know this song. It’s … More

Minnie Riperton, Strathmore Toned Gray paper, The 365 Creativity Journal

What Is Gansai?

Until very recently, I had never heard of gansai, now I not only know the word, I have a lovely 12-color set … More

Gansai, Japanese watercolors

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