WOW!
I feel as though I have been on a long journey – away from life as I know it!
Watercolor
Watercolor Palette Fall-Out
Those who read my recent series of posts about using watercolor palettes may remember that I did not recommend this type – with wells in the cover and base – BECAUSE the dried paint falls out . . .
Between a Rock and a Hard Place . . .
Although I have certainly been in this position a number of times in my life, I have never illustrated it until now . . .
Watercolor Palettes Part 3
As I said in the first post in this series, our palettes are our toys, and they are as personal to each artist as any beloved toy would be. There are as many opinions about what’s best and what… Continue Reading
Coloring Cards Are Here!
Oh my goodness. Such a lot has been going on that I had to take a vacation break for a week, and now I’m back in the saddle. I am so very glad to announce my newest endeavor – the… Continue Reading
Mixology – Watercolor Palettes, Part 2
Last time, we talked about the importance of avoiding pan pollution to retain the brilliant and transparent essence of watercolors. So, where can you make your mess, then?
Watercolor Palettes, Part 1
Watercolor palettes, with their jewel-like collections of color, are as much a toy as a tool, and the variety of formats and functionalities means you could play with them forever. But that same variety of details means that there are… Continue Reading
They Call It Poppy Love . . .
I kept this Iceland Poppy on my drawing table for three days and watched it blossom. Of course, I had to document this experience in my garden journal . . .
Art du Jour – Playing with Light and Reflection
Working with glass was a logical addition to working with watercolor for me because both are all about color and light and reflection.