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Picture a Day #259 – Last Day of Summer

Posted on September 21, 2012 by joanienaz

In honor and celebration of the final day of summer, I took my easel outside this morning, and did a little painting en plein air. I have been thinking about my immediate surroundings and forming a composition in my mind … Continue reading →

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Picture a Day #257 – Completed Abstract Watercolor

Posted on September 19, 2012 by joanienaz

It has been over two weeks since I posted my abstract watercolor. I could have stopped there, but I wanted something more… I began filling in the spaces, and I was afraid that I was ruining it. But I continued. … Continue reading →

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Picture a Day #250 – Completed Collage!

Posted on September 12, 2012 by joanienaz

I have finally gotten back to my geometric collage, after two weeks of hemming and hawing, and completed it. Here is a brief recap: I painted rectangular tiles with watercolor, and then added triangles by layering color. Next I used … Continue reading →

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Picture a Day #249 – A Day Remembered

Posted on September 11, 2012 by joanienaz

Today I thought it would be most appropriate, in honor of the memory of all those who lost their lives at the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001, to talk about a movie that I saw this past weekend. … Continue reading →

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Picture a Day #247 – A Blogging Honor Update

Posted on September 9, 2012 by joanienaz

Many thanks to the talented Mary Jo Beranek (Mary Jo’s Marketplace) for visiting my blog and appreciating it enough to bestow the honor of a One Lovely Blog Award  nomination! Rules: 1. Include the blog award logo in my post. 2. Thank the person … Continue reading →

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Picture a Day # 245 – Coupon Day!

Posted on September 7, 2012 by joanienaz

Over the recent holiday weekend, I decided to finally buy the materials that I have needed for some time, in order to properly paint outdoors. I have used a makeshift arrangement to paint on my patio, but I wanted something better … Continue reading →

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Picture a Day #243 – Abstract Watercolor-the Next Layers

Posted on September 5, 2012 by joanienaz

Here are the next layers that I painted on my abstract project from last weekend. I added Pthalo Blue to the Cadmium Yellow Pale Hue and Permanent Rose. Then I added Cadmium Yellow, Alizarin Crimson, and Ultramarine. It’s getting more interesting, … Continue reading →

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Picture a Day #239 – Abstract Watercolor

Posted on September 3, 2012 by joanienaz

Yesterday I began another abstract watercolor. My first step was Cadmium Yellow Pale. Next I used Permanent Rose. I often enjoy beginning a painting without knowing where it will take me. What fun!

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Picture a Day #234 – Playing with Color

Posted on August 29, 2012 by joanienaz

Some time ago, I ordered some watercolors online, and one of them didn’t come. Prussian Blue was on backorder for weeks, and I finally received it in the mail about a week ago. So of course I had to try it … Continue reading →

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Picture a Day #233 – In Search of a Color

Posted on August 29, 2012 by joanienaz

The other day, as I was organizing my art materials, I thought of an idea for a children’s picture book. I haven’t attempted anything in this genre in a very long time. I would love to be able to write and … Continue reading →

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