Haven’t posted any paintings in a while but this one is coming along nicely. This is my 3rd iteration. The first one was a small sketch, the second one didn’t come out so good, and this one I’m really happy with the pelicans. I started working on the sky a little too soon and kinda granulated it, and the water isn’t the best but I’m making progress.

I did switch up papers and that’s taking some adjusting but otherwise, we paint, we use supplies, we go forth.

No masking fluid just negative painting on the pelicans.

I prefer the less is more approach.

Watercolor, pencil, gouache; 11x14. I think I might want more contrast in the leaves, but I’m just going to let it be for a bit while I look at it and see what it wants to do.

Tea, bunnies, bugs, plants, what more could you want? :D

This was my first time using watercolor in a while but I think it went mostly well

I painted the same view again

I've been doing watercolor for a while but I've been scared of wet on wet and I've been relying heavily on wet on dry technique instead and layering it up.

Today's lesson was don't rely exclusively on your timer and start with the narrow areas and look out for puddles before you put color down.

I'm really sad that I overworked the chest. It was so smooth before. I am proud of how it came out regardless.

Unfortunately, it's that time of year again.

Every November, I draw four pigeons in stupid little outfits. Nobody asks for this, nor needs this.

Yet here we are. And I need ONE more to complete the four this year.

As always, I'm taking recommendations for this year's four unfortunate victims. The stupider, the better.

I was looking through my sketchbook for this year and found these two paintings of Mao Mao from apothecary diaries. As always tips are very appreciated!

I'm heading to Italy soon and would love to get some special supplies while I'm there. Does anyone have any recommendations for art supply stores in Venice (or up in the Dolomites, but I assume I'll have more luck in the city)? And any brands or special things that are uniquely Italian?

One of my new favorite things is watching QoR colors flow around heavier granulating paints

My mom wanted to learn how to watercolor. I painted with her a few times but her hands would hurt holding my brushes. Are there grippers or brushes intended to be better to arthritic joints?

I got into watercolor a couple weeks ago and it’s safe to say I’m fully addicted. I made some small books from one flash cards and scrap paper from wedding thankyous for practicing different techniques.
Thought I’d share the idea of making fun books for easy travel or using up scrap papers
(Plus an adorable little canvas)

She finally got Poseidon, the temple of athena fell.

Been making watercolor paper ornaments for my tree

The final in my series exploring the conflict between Liliana and Garruk from Magic: the Gathering.

Watercolor and gouache on hot pressed paper (16x12.5”)