First, Garden Flowers
Even though it was quite cool and windy today, preceding days have been balmy, so the flowers rejoiced. And I put some seeds in germinating trays to prepare for garden season.
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| Violets |
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| Double daffodils |
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| Roses pushing out first leaves. |
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| The most visible sign of spring in neighbourhoods: Forsythia |
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| Little "weeds" in the garden, but pretty seen up close |
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| Tiny wild strawberries blooming |
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| more weeds |
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| Last winter's leftovers, still putting on a show |
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| A very brave geranium, that will have to come in tonight. |
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| The first of a profusion to come, and hardy |
Then Watercolors
A few more quick studies today, just for fun and practice:
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| Apply wet washes and salt |
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| While that one dries, do this little guy on a small sheet. I have two watercolour blocks so I can work while one dries, but even that isn't enough to prevent wait time. so I went out to do chores and put the horses out on grass. Arthos didn't want to come in, so the papers got more drying time. |
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| This built nice effects. |
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| "The Owl and the Pussy WILLOW went to sea, In a beautiful pea-green boat. They took some honey, And plenty of money, Wrapped up in a five pound note. " With apologies to Mr. Lear. (This picture was just a partial copy from a photo.) |
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| So was this (sort of), but it was great for inspiring effects. |
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| And a super quick piece |
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| some details of the salt effects |
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| Aren't they pretty? |
Happy Spring!
I LOVE salt in watercolor, such fun effects. And I love your fish lady! Hilarious. I am enjoying your watercolors.
ReplyDeleteThe fish lady is really cool. More funny watercolors, please.
ReplyDeleteAh, those flowers! <3 I have never heard of salt in watercolor before! That looks really interesting! Is it complicated?
ReplyDeleteNo, it is very simple: sprinkle salt on wet areas and the salt draws water to itself, leaving pretty patterns as the water dries. Then brush salt off the dry painting.
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