Happy Sunday, friends! 💙
Share a smile and shine on!
🌸 Patty Anne 🌸
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Silent Sunday – Soothing Blues watercolor
Tag: abstract
An abstract watercolor painting
I started out thinking that I was working on an under painting for an ink sketch. As the painting developed my plan changed. Sometimes you think you are moving in one direction and then you end up in a different place altogether.
Happy Sunday, friends! 💜
I used a large round brush (#12) for this painting and a few of my favorite colors. 💙
After loading the brush with paint, I started dragging it down the page in random places using the side of the brush (not the tip). I really like the texture this created. Allowing some white of the paper to remain was very important. I continued this way alternating between purple and blue paint.
Near the end, I decided the piece needed something more. Ok I thought…maybe a little more color. I selected yellow ochre and was pleased that the addition provided some needed warmth and balance.
This painting was full of fun and experimentation. Although it’s not my usual style, I really enjoyed the process and results. I may try a few more like this in the future.
I hope you are inspired to create art and do more of what you love.
Until next time, share a smile and shine on!
🌸 Patty Anne 🌸
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A second look and a new view
A few months ago, I set aside a few paintings that I was unhappy with. I recently pulled them out with the idea of using them as part of a new mosaic project.
My first painting was a seascape in a larger format that didn’t really speak to me. After cutting off part of the painting to create some small square tiles, I had a second look that changed my plan.
This misty seashore emerged and my opinion about this piece suddenly changed.
I was amazed that simply resizing would save this painting. 💙
The second painting of abstract pink tulips, also on the chopping block, was spared as well.
After focusing on the right half of this painting, I was much happier.
Still not a favorite piece, but I love the greens and background colors.
Many lessons learned here and two paintings saved.😊
I hope you are inspired to create art and do more of what you love.
Until next time, have a great week and shine on!
🌸 Patty Anne 🌸
More practice painting watercolor roses
Another rose painting to share with you today.
Happy Thursday, friends! 😊
12 x 18 inch – Special Roses
A quick watercolor practice using a large round brush to splash around some paint.
I wasn’t sure about this piece after I finished it but I found myself going back to it days later. One of those times where I liked my painting better when looking at it with fresh eyes.
I hope you are inspired to create art and do more of what you love. Thank you for stopping by and following me on this creative journey.
Until next time, share a smile and shine on!
🌸 Patty Anne 🌸
Thursday – Doodle Swirls
A little doodle that I’ve been working on for a few weeks.
Happy Thursday, friends!
Sometimes its hard to know when to stop.
I wanted to leave enough white space in the swirls and not over do it.
It feels right now, I finally put down the pen. 😄
I hope you are inspired to create art and do what you love.
Until next time, share a smile and shine on!
Patty Anne 💙
Quiet Thursday -abstract watercolor
An abstract painting today inspired by artist Jean Haines.
Happy Thursday! 😀
Abstract willow – 9 x 12 inch watercolor
I’ve been practicing and playing with color. I imagined a different result for this painting, something a little less abstract. Instead of trying to change where things were going, I just let it be.
I’m glad I did that, what a nice surprise. 💙💜
Until next time, share a smile and shine on.
Happy Painting!
Patty Anne
Lavender watercolor revisited
Another lavender watercolor to share with you today.
Happy Sunday, friends! 😊💜
9 x 12 inch Lavender Bliss
Wet on wet technique with a limited color palette:
Daniel Smith Cobalt Teal Blue, French Ultramarine, and Quinacridone Rose
Brushes used: Round 14, Round 12, and Liner 2
Oh how I love these colors together. I was able to get a nice range of purples by mixing my own. I think the variety adds some interest and it just makes me happy.
Color mixing tip: French Ultramarine and Quinacridone Rose were used to mix different shades of purple. It’s as simple as changing the amount of each color to create a nice variety.
I hope you are inspired to create art and do what you love. Thank you for stopping by and following me on this creative journey. Until next time, share a smile and have a great week.
Happy Painting! 💜
Patty Anne
Quiet Thursday – Snowy Pines
A landscape with snowy pines for you today.
Hope you have a wonderful Thursday! 😊
Frozen daydream – 9 x 12 inch bee watercolor paper
I hope you are inspired to create art and do what you love.
Until next time, share a smile and spread kindness all around.
Happy Painting!
Patty Anne
Quiet Thursday – watercolor violets
Little violets in a vase inspired by watercolor artist, Jean Haines.
Happy Thursday! 😊
9 x 12 inch – Violet Whispers
Delicate petals, soft colors, and simple shapes…
I hope you are inspired to create art and do what you love.
Until next time, share a smile and shine on.
Happy Painting!
Patty Anne
Blue Roses
A little watercolor practice painting roses using a limited palette. Another fun exercise in Jean Haines’ new book, Atmospheric Flowers in Watercolour.
Happy Sunday, friends!
9 x 12 Reasons in Blue – Canson Watercolor sketchbook
I have a few of Jean’s books and have learned so much from them. Her books are full of gorgeous paintings, inspiration, and fun exercises. I painted these loose roses following along with her simply blue exercise.
Blue is my favorite color so I was pulled in. This exercise was a good chance to practice her technique of putting down color in a circular pattern and then using a clean damp brush to push and pull color to indicate rose petals.
It fills my heart with joy to be able to create art and share it with all of you. I encourage you to have fun and do what you love. Art is for everyone, we can all create, we are all artists!
Happy Painting!
Patty Anne
