A shimmering kaleidoscope of swirling colours in a magnificent sky, with hints of gold and deepening shadows delight the eye and inspire the soul. A late afternoon zen stroll gave way to early evening as the sky promised wonderful things, if I’d just wait a bit. What a sensational show! The deep […]
Cobalt Violet watercolour paint is a soft, delicate pink – mauve that you either love or loathe. Full of quirks! With my watercolour landscapes, I’ve found its assets far outweigh any liabilities. Cobalt Violet paint information Cobalt Violet Pv49 is cobalt ammonium phosphate, sometimes I use the Daniel Smith watercolour, this time I’ve […]
Painting with acrylics is a fabulous way to just dig in and create the kind of landscape textural effects you see on a hillside. Bold Cobalt blue paired with golden glazes make the image stand out and shine. The first step was to gesso the canvas a couple times, then the third time was […]
Amidst a busy week, I managed a short late afternoon stroll. Right down the block in a nature preserve I discovered this magnificent magenta flower in bloom. Even though its still winter, flowers bloom. I love Australia!!
Scarlet Love. As winter is nearing its end I’m discovering a new love for scarlet red. I’m painting and photographing all things in warm scarlets and fiery reds more and more as the weeks progress. I am taking advantage of my “scarlet love” while it lasts. Things will change in a few weeks. Temperatures will […]
A master at creating depth in watercolours, an artist I’ve long admired Ellis Rowan has returned to my attention. I was reviewing my posts and paintings the other day, assessing actually. When the vibrant scarlet of Red Dragon Maple Trees caught my eye and got me thinking that the Colour was reminding me of […]
Watercolours aren’t really difficult. Easy to correct – just rinse off the paint. Easy to pack, clean up and carry around. They are great socialisers as they mix brilliantly with other forms of media. They married well with the Red Dragon Maples. I chose watercolours in the painting, Red Dragons for the transparency […]
There are easier ways to create and paint landscapes in watercolours. With these basic techniques and processes that I use when I’m in the midst of creating a painting, you’ll find landscapes a little less troublesome next time you go to paint! Process of Painting – Watercolour Mountains Step One Deciding the subject […]
I was surprised. Amazed. I’d planned to post my paintings….. But the colours of the rosemary were simply irresistible. Cobalt Blue, Maroon, Lavender, Lime green, Rose Pink, Silvery sage green. The more I look, the more colours I see! Rosemary Rosmarinus Officinalis Rosemary is a Mediterranean spice with ‘reported’ benefits. Apparently, no one […]
Play. What a lovely word. Getting my paints out and enjoying the day, just me and my Colours! Cerulean, Indigo, Scarlet, shimmering Gold, Naples Yellow, Indanthrone, Ultramarine Blue.It sounded like Fun to me. Plus, it sure beat mopping the floors. No plot, no plan, no deadline, no rules. No ‘must get this done’ or I […]