A few calm and soothing images to share with you today. 💙
Hope you enjoy…
Soothing ocean blues
Sandy beach blues
Lake Tahoe blues
Until next time, sending love and prayers for better days ahead.
🌸 Patty Anne 🌸
Tag: waterscape
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 🌸
Looking back
Looking through some of my earlier work, I ran across this watercolor and ink painting. A sweet little scene of a family enjoying time at the beach.
Happy Thursday friends! 😊
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
Reflection at the shore
I decided to paint something different this week.
Happy Sunday! 🙂
Weeds and grass at the lake shore. Although it sounds like a simple subject, I worried that painting this photo would not turn out very well.
My painting inspiration, a photo at the lake.
A few notes and tips before I share my results with you…
- The water was painted first and after it dried I layered the grasses on top.
- As you get further away, waves should be smaller and their color should be lighter.
- For the weeds and grass, I used different sized brushes, different color mixes, and switched back and forth frequently.
- Brushes used: Round #12, Flat angle 1/2 inch, and Liner #2
- Painted while standing instead of sitting, it was a nice change.
My first attempt was a good practice. One problem that stands out is that there are not enough dark values. What I really like in this painting though is the feeling of movement in the grass and weeds.
Reflection at the shore – 9 x 12 inch Bee watercolor paper
Then my second attempt… a very different result, darker and bolder.
Probably went a little too far with dark values this time, a little over correction. 😉
Reflection at the shore 2 – 9 x 12 inch Bee watercolor paper
Before starting the first painting, I had to hush that little voice telling me that I could not do this. I realized that I just had to get out of my own way and go for it. In the end, I had fun and learned something. That makes me happy. 🙂
I hope you are inspired to create art and do what you love. Thank you for stopping by and following along. Until next time, share a simile and sprinkle kindness all around.
Happy Painting! ❤
Patty Anne
Quiet Thursday – watercolor reflection
A colorful waterscape and a big smile your way today. 🙂
Happy Thursday!
I hope you find time to create and do something you love.
Thank you for stopping by and following me on this creative journey. ❤
Happy Painting!
Patty Anne
