Fearless Friday, “Quiet Time”

Posted by the Painted Apron on July 10, 2020 · 29 Comments 

  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 … Continue reading →

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Fearless Friday, Oyster Shell

Posted by the Painted Apron on May 8, 2020 · 21 Comments 

  I have been experimenting with the watercolor “wet in wet” technique also known as “wet on wet” or “charging”         The circled areas on the practice sheet in the photo above highlight examples of a color dropped into a wet wash,  in some cases producing a “bloom” and areas of soft … Continue reading →

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Fearless Friday, Sunflower Love

Posted by the Painted Apron on August 16, 2019 · 25 Comments 

  I’m all about sunflowers this week       I have been extra busy, so I borrowed parts of this post from the archives         to share some easy sunflower painting fun today         Before you begin to paint something take a few minutes to really look at … Continue reading →

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Fearless Friday, Watercolor Hibiscus

Posted by the Painted Apron on May 31, 2019 · 36 Comments 

  “Hey Gigi, can I paint too?” “I want to paint!” CC and Big E proceeded to join me for a little watercolor fun         I got 2 hibiscus trees for either side of the outdoor kitchen, one red and one “fiesta”         The blooms are just gorgeous!   … Continue reading →

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