Fearless Friday, “Quiet Time”
This painting was inspired by one of the daily prompts from World Watercolor Month
“quiet time”
It is really fun to interpret the prompts and find a subject you want to paint
Looking through photos on Pixabay
this book stack topped with a bloom caught my eye…
Reading is perfect for quiet time!
I began with a very light pencil sketch
very pale so I don’t have to worry about the pencil lines showing later
sorry the photo is so awful…
I put light washes on the areas where the highlights are
Since the flower is the top element, I painted it first
so then I could tuck in the books underneath
I used the wet into wet technique to paint the petals,
adding areas of clear water to the petals,
dropping in Quinacridone Pink and letting it “bleed”
as it spread out in the water
When the petals were dry I added green stems and the large leaf
Next I began to work on the books by building the colors with layers of washes
A shadow in the foreground was added to ground the books
Light ink fine lines were added to finish
“Quiet Time”
6″ x 5″ watercolor and ink on 140 lb. cold pressed paper
What is the first thing you think of for “quiet time?”
Happy Creating,
Be Fearless!
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Between Naps on the Porch, Celebrate Your Story,
All About Home/ Common Ground Follow the Yellow Brick Home
Make it Pretty Monday Tasty Tuesday Oh My Heartsie Girl
Turn About Tuesday Full Plate Thursday Centerpiece Wednesday
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I love your “quiet time” painting, Jenna! It immediately made me think of the first thirty minutes of my day as I drink coffee sitting in my comfy chair, reading my Bible and devotions, and praying! Happy Friday my friend!
Thank you Pam, your quiet time sounds like the perfect way to start your day…
Since I love all things “bookish,” this is a favorite! I enjoy reading about your watercolor techniques and watching you apply them. Beautiful painting.
Thank you Linda!
Nice blog
Thank you!
My pleasure, followed you 🙌🏻💛
Your shading is just so astounding. So is your patience, waiting for things to dry, which isn’t my strong suit and I pay for it dearly. Every time I see one of your posts, I learn such a lot. I’m so grateful for all the joy you bring me with every one.
Jenna you blow me away with each watercolor. I have a little zen moment each day. Have a great weekend!!
Oh what a nice thing to say, thank you Deb 😘
Thank you Jeanie, I did build a lot of layers to get the books to look right, normally I don’t have much patience either 😂 but it does pay off! Happy painting!
A perfect “quiet time” and a perfect name for this painting.
Prayers each day for me …send me to a lovely quiet time.
Beautiful my friend.
Thank you Nancy, and I agree, we all need a daily time to refresh and de-stress 💕📚
Jenna, love how you captured “quiet time” with this painting. This is so pretty, I hope you find a special place for it so you can enjoy it everyday……….
Thank you Emily, I am enjoying my daily painting and reading time…
You beautifully captured quiet time. Lovely painting, Jenna!! ❤️
Thank you Patty Anne!
You have a true talent. All the touches you did in the painting made it life like. Great job.
Thanks so much Terrie, I think you are very talented too!
Lovely painting. I’ve been doing a similar thing on my painted rocks.
thank you
Love your pretty painting and interpretation of quiet time Jenna! ♥
thank you Mary, I love to curl up with a book for some quiet time 🙂
So beautiful! And so lovely that you show your process. Your work is inspiring!
thank you Ann!
Another beautiful painting! Look for it to be featured in this week’s Creative Compulsions.
Michelle
https://mybijoulifeonline.com
Thanks so much Michelle!
You made such a beautiful watercolor painting Jenna. Books are perfect for quiet time.
Hope you have a nice week!
Thank you Julie, I am finally feeling comfortable with watercolor and these books were fun to paint. Hope you’re getting some painting time in!