The Shasta Daisies grew profusely every spring, like weeds cropping up in abandoned fields and old homesteads. Growing up, I loved how they were June’s herald to a respite from the winter cold. Painted from memory only and as a demonstration painting for a workshop some time ago, I’m attached to my small memento that […]
I find for me, that its always easier to create when I free up and just start off by doing watercolour washes and mixing of colours. It has a Zen quality to it I like. In these following images you can see the sequential processes used to go from playing with washes and colours to […]
Take a walk with me! Walk the watercolour pathway for just a moment………. As some of you have read before, I do tend to go for a lot of nature walks! I love the feeling of being outside, with all that lovely space! No four walls to close in on me. As I walk along, […]
Freedom in Skies… watercolours wet into wet. Creates magical movement, softness and flow.
Inspiration sometimes falls, sometimes falters, sometimes pours down in torrents. Soak it in. When I needed a little extra inspiration, I found myself looking up. And there, found just what I needed. This stunning cobalt sky contrasts in a dynamic way with the stark white falls and the glossy yellow green foliage perched […]
The shadows were lovely, the tree was a delicious mango lemon blend. A distant hill peeked out from foliage, with a smoky blue haze reminding me of NSW. And of course, the drivers were looking at me as if there was something wrong. With me! Why would I be taking photos of the road?! Hmmm, […]
Discipline can be a hard task master. You know how it is. When you get first get something new, you feel the overwhelming desire to spend all your time with it! But, I’ve put aside my cleaned repaired camera, with its shiny brand new prime lens, for …today. I’m feeling a bit desperate. […]
Forest Lake Reflections a semi abstract composition using Cerulean Blue in watercolours and Burnt Sienna in inks. I’ve allowed the two colours to merge and flow into intriguing patterns making sure there is adequate light tone, mid tone and dark tone through out the entire design.
Autumn is here in Perth, what a splendid relief! Lovely pleasant days of cloudy skies to get outside and enjoy nature. And Paint! The watercolour painting, “Colours of Autumn” reflects the gentle beauty of the season we are now in. Step one is of course the inspiration, next is the colour selection and the […]
Late Afternoon nature walks refresh the mind and body!