A couple of weeks ago we talked about the Importance of Drawing, and how drawing regularly helps improve all creative activities. Drawing for fun not purpose, just for the enjoyment…
I think it’s important to do the same with paint, have fun and experiment with your medium without pressure of producing a show stopping masterpiece…wonderful things can happen when the pressure is off…
Watercolor is a little out of my comfort zone, so I am trying to practice more and learn different techniques. I want to paint this beautiful arrangement from Everyday Living with acrylics, but decided to do a watercolor sketch first
I started with painting shapes where the main blooms are
Next I did a light gray wash indicating the watering can
More blooms and stems
More color
More greens and darker tones
An loose ink outline for emphasis
Light shadow washes for the final touch
If you’re wondering where the handle is, I totally forgot to add it! It wasn’t until I was proof reading this post that I noticed … 😳 you can barely see it in Pam’s photo below… I will be sure to include it when I do the acrylic version!!
step by step collage
Practice, Play, Grow!
Be Fearless!
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I love the optional wood stands!
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Meal Plan Monday Dishing it & Digging it, Between Naps on the Porch,
Merry Monday Make it Pretty Monday Celebrate and Decorate,
Tasty Tuesday Oh My Heartsie Girl Full Plate Thursday
Thursday Favorite Things Creatively Crafty Home Matters
Weekend Potluck Sweet Inspirations Happiness is Homemade