Art can create Calm I changed my post at the last minute. I thought a friend would appreciate the peacefulness of the watercolor paintings instead. Sometimes, its not, all about what I want! I will post the other post later, as I am rather excited with the images. Just, not today. […]
Rules. Basics. Secrets. More rules….. For the beginner watercolorist, it can be, all very overwhelming to try to remember it all! You don’t have to. Painting Water My thoughts on painting water. Keep it super simple. For Beginners: Short easy sessions, that you focus on just one technique at a time are […]
Can we lower blood pressure in under 5 minutes? A soft smile upon our faces? And, can we be Ready for the day? Calm morning strolls, no matter how short, are perfect. Perfect for refreshing, for inspiring. For gaining new insights. The Zen Strolls My Zen Strolls began a few years ago, with the instructions […]
Do you love watercolor? Love its translucency, its soft melting edges? Love Colors that seemingly flow together to create something that the hand, the brush could not quite have dobbed or dabbed into being? I do. Watercolor Loose and Free Freedom of Expression What purpose such looseness and freedom serve, we may wonder. […]
Paper Love, or shall I say “paper-philia?” Printmaking, Asian papers, watercolor, pastel and handmade papers… I do love good paper. Gorgeous Papers Watercolor Loose and Easy began its first session yesterday at Atwell Gallery, Perth. It was fabulous. Discussing watercolor basic materials, and the many types of Watercolor papers, those most beneficial to beginners, was […]
What do watercolor beginners want to know? What do beginners need to know? I think we all wish to spend a little less, create a little more, and see greater improvements in our work. That’s at the heart of our watercolor wants. So, what can we do and what do we need to learn in order […]
Watercolor Secret….. It is simple and Quick! Just allow your loaded up watercolor brush to lightly ‘kiss’ the paper surface. Think of your paper as if it were a delicate butterfly wing you don’t wish to damage. But to – merely touch with the gentlest of touches. That is it. Nothing complicated, just simple. […]
Watercolors. Back to Basics. Simplicity….. I like it. Its about the basics. Trying to express with the brush, what you see and ‘feel.’ Simplicity A watercolor Christmas holiday tree, kept nice and easy. Not with all the hoopla, and dizzying busy-ness that makes our heads spin. This was deliberate. Created with […]
the watercolor brush softly kisses the paper in its magical dance with color……
Watercolors speak: Stark and flat, pure cobalt the sky begins to melt and craze the earth. The ravine, folds its terracotta pleats and crumples….