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Picture a Day #166 – The Completed Rose

Posted on June 14, 2012 by joanienaz

Here are the next three steps of my watercolor rose, which I drew and painted en plein air on my patio.  My third color is Cobalt Blue, which I used for the background and added to the leaves and stem. … Continue reading →

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Picture a Day # 163 – En Plein Air

Posted on June 11, 2012 by joanienaz

Before I show you my watercolor painting of a rose that I painted on my back patio “en plein air,” I have exciting news! Another one of my 6x6x2012 entries has sold! It’s nice to know that someone enjoyed looking at … Continue reading →

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Picture a Day #20-Watercolor Rose

Posted on January 20, 2012 by joanienaz

Well, it turns out that there wasn’t much left to be done to my rose. You know, the one that was glaring at me because I let it sit unfinished for almost three months? THAT rose. I added some blue to the … Continue reading →

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Picture a Day #4

Posted on January 4, 2012 by joanienaz

Imagine that you are standing next to this rose. Can you smell its sun-warmed perfume? How about the redwood chips on the ground behind it? Does their pungent odor tickle your nostrils? Listen. Do you hear the buzzing of the … Continue reading →

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How to Paint a Rose

Posted on October 26, 2011 by joanienaz

Watercolor painting has always scared me. While I admire the finished product, the process is a challenge requiring more patience and skill than I am able to muster on a typical day. I have made promises to myself to return to this … Continue reading →

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