Fallen Leaves

This painting was started months ago but was set aside while I was on vacation.  Today I found it in a stack of old paintings I was going to recycle and decided to go ahead and finish it.  Because the paints I used were cheap liquid watercolor I knew I needed to be careful in my approach.  Or better yet, just try to accomplish some depth and shadows.  I love negative painting and I still have a lot to learn but it's also a ton of fun just playing with the various wet media.  I ended up using walnut ink, acrylic ink and more watercolor in a violet & deep yellow.  

Long Horn Steer

I finished the steer finally but still not convinced it's actually completed.  I like the light and shadow effects, so I did learn some valuable lessons on that, but I'm not crazy about everything behind the fence.  Will need to put it away for awhile and give it a rest.  Then I can pull it out again and see it with fresh eyes.

New Work in Progress

I love getting to a stage in a painting that allows me to remove the mask to expose the white.  I knew I had covered too much of the fence posts but they will look beautiful once I refine them.  Needs some work in the middle behind the steer as well.  Maybe lighten what's there and add a few more receding, rolling hills.  It's coming together.  ☺

A Gift for You!

At my Friday watercolor class with Sandi Olson, we painted some fun whimsical ice cream cones which I just had to make into earrings for all of my Granddaughters.  Here is a download for you if you would like to make some these darling earrings or charms for your favorite girls.  They are so very easy to make.   Just follow the simple directions on the print out.  Enjoy!
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