I have not had time to try the techniques suggested or visit the websites offering tutorials on values yet. I plan on using all the great insight that you have all shared with me. With all the comments and encouragement though - I just sat down and starting adding paint. No, it did not turn out like the masterpiece in my mind... but hey - as we've all discussed - it's about the doing!!!! So I am posting it for
Sunday Sketches!
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| the me I want to be |
Watercolor on watercolor canvas... I do like working on paper better but this was interesting. Please be sure to visit all the great work at
Sunday Sketches - thanks soooooooooo much to
Sophia for hosting!
Also, I wanted to share my snail mail this week - great gift from my friend
Wendy over at
Bliss Angels! She did a pay it forward post and I am a lucky recipient... it is all about putting smiles for miles across blogland! I am smiling - HUGE! LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the dominios!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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| THANKS WENDY !!! |
Make someone's week - send them a note, a poem, a small piece of art! Life is short - make it a week of smiles for miles!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
cheers, dana
Dana, it turned out great! After working with watercolors a little more I have learned that it is not an easy medium to work in. I think you have done a wonderful job and congratulate you on sticking with it, even if it's not the masterpiece you envisioned. Like I've said before, we are our own worst critics and hey, art is in the eye of the beholder. It doesn't have to be perfect, it just needs to be appealing and you've accomplished that here.
ReplyDeleteHappy Sunday!
thanks.. it was actually kind of fun to do after all the comments from Paint Party Friday!
ReplyDeleteI like the sentiment smiles for miles, really nice! It's always nice to get something in the mail, other than bills!!!! hee!!!
ReplyDeleteI like the watercolor, i can see the wet on wet technique ou've got going and i really like that! It's a fun medium but oh so tricky! I agree. you've done a great job! keep it up! xo
I feel relaxed just looking at this piece! A delight! Love the colours too.
ReplyDeleteI really like the lushness of the tree. I'd like to be there under that tree right now!
ReplyDeleteI wish i were next to the tree watching the water...reading a book. Great sketch! xoxo
ReplyDeletelovely to see your painting finished. I enjoy hearing about materials and how they are liked or not. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteI like it - it invokes warm weather and relaxed afternoons! Great mail!
ReplyDeleteoh wow !!!! This turned out amazing....I love it....what is this paint party friday stuff?
ReplyDeleteThis painting turned out beautiful, I would love to be sitting beside her, just relaxing.
ReplyDeleteYour painting turned out beautifully!
ReplyDeleteAnd I like your suggestion for sending someone a smile :)
xo
It turned out so well Dana! Very very pretty and dreamy!
ReplyDeleteI think I want to be there too!
Dana, I think it turned out beautifully, but can certainly appreciate the whole 'not measuring up to the masterpiece I had in my own mind' effect. This has a lovely stillness yet the energy in the brush strokes allow for the slightest hint of a breeze to move those palm fronds.
ReplyDeleteThis painting is beautiful!!! What great job you did!
ReplyDeleteI love getting snail mail. Nothing better to brighten you day!
How lovely and peaceful! I now want to go relax on the beach!
ReplyDeleteAs I said before, I love your watercolour ... I'm a huge fan of snail mail and what a treat to get in the post...
ReplyDeleteI think I want to be her too. Nice, restful piece, great to see it finished.
ReplyDeleteIt never turns out like we want it to, but it is what it is and this is lovely!!
ReplyDelete!!Very good¡¡ at last you finised the job with the relax ¿no?. If you wanted to read my blog, only mast picup in the lateral "TRADUCTOR" just under "Paint Party Friday" and choose english. Hugs
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!!!
ReplyDeleteLooks great and like a great place to relax.
ReplyDeleteThis turned out really wonderful! I want to step right into this picture and settle down to read my favorite book too!
ReplyDeleteLove the soft muted effects and the colors are perfect!
Smiles
This tunred out fatntastic. I love the feel of it.
ReplyDeleteWatercolour canvas. I have never heard of it and I definately will want to investigate it now.
Wow what a super gift :)
Tutorials... who needs tutorials? Not you! Great job - I love that you were inspired just to get to it on your own! (I love the watery feel you maintained throughout)
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Kristin
A lovely fresh watercolour :o) Also looks like a lovely place to be!
ReplyDeleteI love snail mail and the one you received is a treasure.
ReplyDeleteYour watercolor painting came out great! And like say, it's all about the "doing".
Your finished piece turned out very well. I wish that was me lounging under that palm tree.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
ZPenny
See....it turned out simply LOVELY!! Nice job. Seriously. :) How inspiring.
ReplyDeleteYour watercolor is gorgeous Dana... absolutely beautiful.... and love the wonderful gifts you received... lovely blog...
ReplyDeleteThank you too for your sweet comment :)))
Hugs
Jenny x
Wonderful work... love the feel of the piece.
ReplyDeleteThis turned out great. I love the watery effect in the sky. Lovely.
ReplyDeleteWatercolor canvas, huh....haven't tried that yet! Interesting! Tips??? I like what you made! And your dominoes ARE very cool! If you ever do Scrabbles tiles, let me know...we're Scrabble fiends at my house! ;)
ReplyDeleteNICE painted relaxing spot!
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