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 […]
Melbourne, a thriving cultural metropolis. A mecca for Australians wanting a touch ‘more.’ My friends, my students, they frequent the city and bring back stories to share with me. I’ve yet to go. It is, most definitely, on my list. In a city of 4.8 million people, there is an abundance of art museums, galleries, […]
Singapore. Inspired by the pretty and delicate pink petals found in the Gardens by the Bay. Watercolor Techniques I decided I needed to get in the zone, for my upcoming class “Watercolors – Loose, and Easy.” I think it should be a fun class; laid back and keeping watercolor […]
I’m back from the art shop. Why, is this news? Well…. you can save money from what I learned there, for starters! $100 savings in paper…. The Art… of Shopping I went up to the Oxlades Art Supply shop in the northern suburbs of Perth. There I found some decent sales items. […]
Texture and Color are always fun. Relaxing and exciting, at the same time. Gorgeous aquamarines with copper and gold and a deep prussian blue in the first image were beautiful to work with. The Naples Yellow, Cobalt Teal Blue and the soft neutral greys in the next two were ….. Super fun! 3 fun acrylics […]
It gets challenging around this time of year. Finding exciting new “titles” and whipping up spiffy new art designs. When, we are all, juggling 3 too many tasks as it is! So. I guess, we’re stuck with this title. But, I promise, to do better. Next Time!! Watercolor DayDreams Watercolor paintings inspired […]
Colorful. Fun and oh so Creative watercolor textures! These techniques are fascinating and the possibilities…Endless!
Bold Cocky Prussian blue. Ultramarine blue, Gold. There is a both a Power and a fragility that draws our eye….
Glorious buttery oils in cobalt, teal and silvery white, circling the canvas round and round. Soothing the eye and pulling you in, to become lost within.
96 Ways? Can there really be so many ways do paint an Enso…. maybe so! Find out!
