Wednesday, May 31, 2023

Wednesday Watercolors

 

I was downstairs working on some soap wrapping do dads....



...when I got the bug to take out my watercolors. It's been a long time.




Ages ago I was working through this book trying to take what I know about painting flowers and trying to translate it into watercolor. It's not as easy as it looks.




I've always been fascinated with painted flowers. My grandmother had a lot of china things that were hand painted by a friend. I inherited this one. 





Years ago  my mom and I took a tole painting class. It was all the rage in the 90's. I painted flowers on everything I could get my hands on.




Even ducks. That was acrylic paint and it's a whole other thing.




That loosey-goosey watercolor flower is certainly elusive and frustrating-but I'm not going to stop trying.




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5 comments:

  1. kayTMay 31, 2023 at 7:39 AM

    All your work is lovely but I am crazy about that duck. Would love to hear more about acrylic paint and how it's different.

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  2. VeraMay 31, 2023 at 7:54 AM

    Summery and pretty! That china dish is lovely.

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  3. Tired Teacher 2May 31, 2023 at 11:41 AM

    I have no doubt you’ll master the technique.

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  4. BetsyMay 31, 2023 at 9:42 PM

    I really like them all. Your work is beautiful and I love that first dish by your Mom's friend. Mostly because it reminds me of my Grandma.
    The first painting with the yellow and purple flowers is stunning. I love that color combination.
    Blessings and hugs,
    Betsy

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  5. Delighted HandsJune 1, 2023 at 10:00 PM

    I agree--I love the look of loosely painted flowers but it isn't as easy as it looks!!!! lol

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