Finishing up with ink detail

I picked up an old painting recently and decided to add some ink detail.

Happy Thursday, friends! 🧡

I liked the nice shape and playful flowers but wasn’t sure how to finish it.

Recently I pulled it back out and decided to add some ink sketching.

I used micron pens in dark purple and burnt orange for my wreath. I’m glad I used those colors, it worked well.

As I added more detail and new elements, the wreath started to fill out and take shape. I just love those peekaboo flowers and leaves. When I finished I was pretty excited, it turned out better than expected. Yay!

I hope you are inspired to create art and do more of what you love.

Until next time, share a smile and stay excellent!

🌸  Patty Anne  🌸

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A special watercolor wreath

I’ve been working on a wedding invitation for a very special couple.

Happy Sunday, friends! 💜

My plan was to create a simple and lovely wedding floral. I painted this pretty wreath last week and… my son and his fiancee loved it. yay! 😀

I’m so excited and honored to be working on art for their big day. I was very touched that they wanted to include my art on their invitation. 😊 Since the wedding is next fall, I am going to include more fall like colors in the final piece.

 

I pulled out my color mixing chart to find some nice rich fall colors..

 

I mixed up burnt orange, burgundy, and other colors that might make some pretty roses.

 

A few practice roses and different leaves using some of the sample colors. I still have more work to do but think I’m getting closer.

Hopefully soon I will pull out my favorite Saunders watercolor paper and put together a few more wreaths that they can choose from.

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 Art  🌸

find me on Instagram @pattyanneart

Patty Anne Art

One idea leads to another painting

I have a few wreaths to share with you today. One of those times where one idea leads to another. You never know where it will take you.  😊

Happy Sunday, friends! 💚

 

I was playing with my Tombow watercolor markers and created a little welcome wreath. Just a simple wreath using my Neon markers set.

This little wreath inspired me to try a similar style in watercolor.

 

A few layers of watercolor and it just didn’t end up the way I hoped it would.

I decided instead of throwing in the towel on this one to add a little ink with my sepia micron pens and see if that would help.

 

Ink doesn’t always fix everything but it did make me a little happier in the end.

I’m glad I used sepia with this one since it is warm and didn’t overpower the piece.

My advice is to allow yourself to play and have fun. Many times that is where creative ideas surface.  I hope you find time to play and create art.

Until next time, share a smile and stay excellent!

🌸  Patty Anne  🌸

I’m on instagram at pattyanneart

Patty Anne Art