For my second attempt with watercolors, I decided on a cherry blossom branch. Not sure why, but I really wanted to paint some cherry blossoms. Perhaps because it is the middle of winter and I am yearning for a pop of color to brighten up the drab gray that has been our weather of late. I really don’t mind winter, […]
Honestly, watercolor paintings have never really spoken to me the way oils and acrylics do. However, when I finally got to Michael’s 50% off holiday sale, all of the acrylic wallet sets were gone and I had a choice of watercolor or pencils. I already have a variety of drawing pencils and was really wanting a paint set, so watercolor it was. […]
Painting is one of those things that requires focus and a steady hand, as well as the ability to relax and move loosely. This is probably why those wine and paint events are so popular. A glass of wine helps loosen you up so you don’t hold the paintbrush in a death grip, but you’re still sober enough to concentrate. […]