Iris buds in watercolour can be relatively fast, easy and fun! This sample took just a couple minutes or so using my watercolours. It can get a bit addictive and you keep doing more! I used my Rekab 320s #2 with Arches 100% cotton paper and the colours used were Winsor Lemon, Cobalt blue, Permanent […]
Inspired by our trip to Esperance W.A. I loved how the ocean colours changed from frosted mint green foam, to deep turquoise, ultramarine, silvery grey and shimmering lavender. It was fascinating. The area beaches are breathtaking in the rain, clouds and bright sun, amazing and definitely an Australia highlight for artists, sketchers, backpackers, photographers. […]
Viridian, Ultramarine, Permanent Rose and Indian Yellow watercolours and acrylic paints. Viridian and Permanent Rose are complements; Ultramarine blue and Indian yellow are near complements and they pair up harmoniously, whether in watercolours, acrylics or oils and are in my palette for both of the paintings shown. First painting “Bird of Paradise” is a representational […]
Watercolours are a versatile medium, they don’t have to be wishy washy. They can be bold with bright sunlight dappling the forest or calm, serene. Two of my personal favourite tree paintings These are two of my favourite watercolour tree paintings. Very different from each other one so very tranquil, the other with shadows & […]
What to paint?! Ideas can be garnered from a simple roll of masking tape. Yesterday’s post I mentioned using circles, flowers, even a roll of tape for painting ideas. masking tape – an inspiring and creative tool just Imagine how it could be used in your designs think outside the box, […]
There are days when you sit and stare out the window, waiting and waiting….for inspiration. Hoping for some fascinating subject to leap in front of you that says Paint Me! You may begin to read an art magazine. You wonder what to paint. Nothing sounds that interesting. Does this sound a little familiar to anyone? […]
Power house Prussian blue and sensitive cerulean team up beautifully together in landscapes, still life or abstract paintings. Lights and Darks contrast perfectly on the full sheet, 22 x 30 inch cotton rag watercolor paper. Prussian Blue Prussian blue pb27 is a very intense strong dark midnight blue with a […]
Painting trees is a fun and relaxing subject in any media, for me. But, it takes a little time to chill out and de-stress before you’re ready and able to impart the serenity of the scene. Rushing to paint after a hectic day, frantic drive or traffic jam has led me to muddy up more […]
great basic watercolor papers to choose from!
Beautiful tones of deep blue ink radiating outwards The Blue Veil a study in stark tonal contrasts, relieved with bold dramatic colour. watercolour bottles in phalo blue mixed with lunar black