Remember yesterday's blog where I mentioned about finding inspiration and how sometimes it can right in front of you or right (or left) around the corner? In today's post, the inspiration for the flowers in this art work were mid-summer "picks" from my garden.
Learning how to create texture while still creating a resemblance of beauty that was in front of me posed a challenge, especially using watercolors. Believe it or not, I find working in this medium to be a refreshing break from oil painting. I have to utilize a different skill set to render each one and at times the problem solving can be mind bending.
However, if you've been itching to do some painting in watercolors, don't let what I just wrote stop you - even if you are a beginner. Everyone, and I mean everyone, has to start somewhere. No one throughout history woke up one day and said, "Hey... I think I'll try painting today", and churned out a masterpiece. Art, regardless of medium is a practicing hobby or profession. Always remember - progress not perfection.
Until next time,
The Happy Painter,
Jill
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