Tag Archives: watercolor

The Girls

Posted on May 31, 2013 by joanienaz

When I get into an artistic frame of mind, I tend to obsess on a certain theme. I was drawing and painting fruit, mostly pears, for a long time. Some of them decorate our dining room. Now, since I have … Continue reading →

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Heart Art

Posted on February 14, 2013 by joanienaz

In honor of St. Valentine’s Day today, I was inspired to create heart art. After I colored several hearts by layering Prismacolor pencil, I cut them out. Then I used them as stencils for a watercolor painting. Several layers of Prussian Blue and Alizarin Crimson … Continue reading →

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Picture a Day #296 – My Completed Watercolor Arch

Posted on October 30, 2012 by joanienaz

Not exactly red rock, but this arch is inspired by the marvelous formations of southeastern Utah. I added some details to yesterday’s work, using Alizarin Crimson along with my other hues, and I am finished. Now I think I’ll try something brighter.

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Picture a Day #295 – A Southwestern Watercolor

Posted on October 29, 2012 by joanienaz

My recent trip across the southwestern US motivated me to try a watercolor landscape of the red rock country of southeastern Utah. This particular project was inspired by Landscape Arch in Arches National Park. I hope to capture the feeling that you can … Continue reading →

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Picture a Day #268-Evening Light Watercolor Painting

Posted on September 30, 2012 by joanienaz

Here is the beginning of my painting that was inspired by the evening light in the trees behind the cabin where I live. I posted a photo of this area recently. Then I took my new portable easel and watercolor … Continue reading →

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Picture a Day #265 – In the Night Oaks

Posted on September 27, 2012 by joanienaz

When I was younger, I was obsessed with drawing trees. In honor of my youthful hobby, and the fact that I am surrounded by an oak woodland, I have embarked on a new project. I spent the last couple of … Continue reading →

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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 # 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 →