Watercolour

Hi everyone,

Happy February! 

The days grow longer, and we are slowly coasting ever closer to spring. In the true north, after a long cold siege, I think the whole population looks forward to spring. But winter does have its charms, and it works out to be an excellent time to recharge one's batteries. In the long, dark evenings there's time to reflect, paint, knit, draw, and curl up with a good book. Years ago, the native people wisely used the time for spiritual renewal, storytelling, and art.  

Speaking of art…

                              Watercolour paint by Jane Davenport. Small leaf card to the top right                     painted with Winsor and Newton watercolours.

                                                   

 The metal tin to the right has been painted with watercolour too. To prepare the tin I sanded the surface with sandpaper; unfortunately, I only had a very rough sandpaper on hand, so the surface is a little too rough. Then I used Daniel Smith's transparent watercolour ground --2 coats applied 24 hours apart. It seems strange to paint on metal and the paint pooled a bit, and it was difficult to lay the paint down smoothly, but nevertheless I enjoyed the process. (The paint lifts easily too.)  

(Clear glass Christmas ornaments would be fun to paint on as well. Next year, perhaps.)

         

                    Materials: Fabriano Artistico mold made watercolour paper. (I wish they still made it.) Watercolour, Micron ink pen, and I also used a Jelly Roll white pen. Watercolour is fun to play around with it. It moves in its own direction.

                     For some texture, I dropped salt and alcohol into the wet watercolour. 

Watercolour bookmarks 

Left:  The wildflower Bloodroot card available in my Etsy shop.

And a recent sketchbook watercolour painting.

The painting to the left is gouache on illustration board. I will try it again on watercolour paper.

 I hope you all have a lovely week.

Happy Valentine's Day!

Cultivate Your Dreams

                                            Linking to Link Parties via my link party page. 

The parties cover most of the globe; there’s much to see and admire, so do stop in for a few visits. 

                                                         Special thanks to the hosts.