Wednesday, February 27, 2019

Falling Snow

Today was a snow day which is unusual here in Gladstone. There was actually snow on the ground!!!!!! I live  near the park and the river and was able to take advantage of the weather and go walking and photographing. The snow was falling in big fat flakes and everything was quiet except for the flying geese. Just a light covering of white dusted everything.
Based on one of my photos I decided what better subject to paint and set out to begin when I returned home. Deciding that acrylic ink would describe the trees best with added granulation medium I began with a small piece of paper and several different colors of inks. After that dried I added some watercolor and then tinted white acrylic ink. Spattering with white finished this piece.
This is the first step with just the inks
"Falling Snow" • Original mixed watermedia on 100% cotton paper • 5" x 7"
If interested in purchasing this piece click HERE.

Tuesday, February 19, 2019

Spring Flowers

I've been taking a more deliberate approach to my recent watercolors. I love the soft feel that this medium can produce and the suggestions that can happen with just a bit of color and water. These are two of my new spring flower pieces.
"Joyful Pansies" • Original watercolor on 100% cotton paper • 7.5" x 5.5" • If interested in purchasing this piece click Here.
"Coral Roses" • Original watercolor on 100% cotton paper • 7.5" x 5.5" • If interested in purchasing this piece click HERE.

Saturday, February 9, 2019

Pansies—Signs of Spring

These are new pansy paintings painted during a wintry day. Different colors, different compositions, different moods. Old fashioned flowers with lots of joy. Hard and soft edges in watercolor.
Enjoy!
"Pansy Joy" Original watercolor on 100% cotton paper • 7.5" x 11" • Painting SOLD
"Mixed Purples & Blues" • Original watercolor on 100% cotton paper • 7.5" x 11" • To purchase this painting click HERE.