Strange Path II

Strange Path II
8 &1/2" x 11" watercolor on paper


Last Sunday, Sarah said she was bored so I convinced her to do some watercolor painting with me.  Getting started, I didn't have the most serious of intentions.  I was going to give Sarah some pointers and have a beer or two while painting leisurely. However, I wound up really liking the painting.

Sarah's painting turned out nicely as well.  Here are the suggestions I gave her:

1. Draw out the scene very lightly before starting.
2. Use only three colors to keep things simple:  red, blue, and yellow.
3. Paint in shadow areas first.
4. Move colors around. Don't limit a color to one spot.

Here it is:

Jackson Square

9" x 12"
Watercolor on paper
$35 plus shipping

I'm painting with watercolors more and more these days due to my lack of free time.  Watercolor is quicker to set up and easier to clean.  The technique is much different from oil painting, but one thing I've learned that I really enjoy is leaving holes in the color to let the bright white paper shine through.  Easy highlights!  This painting is from a photo taken in Jackson Square, New Orleans.

Burbon Street II

9" x 12"
Watercolor on paper
$35

I usually try to stay away from Burbon Street when I'm in New Orleans, but it makes for a good painting.  And this is what (I imagine) it would look like stumbling toward your hotel room on Canal Street after a few Abitas.

I'm still trying to move away from purely representational painting, toward a more loose and expressive style.  But that's true in all areas in my life.

Red and Yellow

9" x 12"
Watercolor on paper
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Didn't want my followers to think I'd gone the entire year without painting.  I have done a few paintings, but if I've been lazy about painting, I've been even lazier about posting.  I shouldn't say that I'm lazy; I just don't have time to paint.  That's why I'm not making it a resolution to paint more in the new year.  I paint when I have time.  I still love it; I read about painting, and I study other artist's work every day.  Grad school is over for me this March.  Along with teaching licensure hoops and paperwork.  I know that I will paint more this summer.  No worries!

River Paintings

The Point
8 1/2" x 11"
Watercolor on paper
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River Cypress
8 1/2" x 11"
Watercolor on paper

River Chairs
8 1/2" x 11"
Water Color on paper











Sarah and I painted these during our river trip over the 4th of July holiday.  I painted the top two, and Sarah painted "River Chairs."  I like her painting the best.

I haven't done a lot of watercolor painting, but I'm really happy with how these turned out; especially The Point.  There is nothing I would rather do than sit by the water and paint. A beverage or two helps the process.

'Refridgerator Apples'

8 & 1/2" x 11"
Watercolor on paper

Sarah and I were bored last night so we painted some watercolors...Sarah painted an apple tree and I painted apples. She won't let me post her apple tree even though it's awesome.

I've only used watercolors a couple of times and usually I'm not a fan, but I like the way this turned out. I think because I wasn't taking my painting seriously and I was just kind of throwing on color and wild strokes it has a nice, spontaneous look to it - something I feel like my oil paintings are lacking of late.

It's hanging on the fridge if you want a closer look.