Painting again

Since heading back to work I have had a tough time painting. Over this week I got two pieces completed. 

The first was a quick morning sketch.

The second was a watercolor of a sketch I began a few weeks ago. It's from a photo I took while we were in Chile in 2014. Stuck with three colors: Monte Amiata Natural Sienna, Helio Cerulean (Phthalo blue GS, and carmine, with just a touch of Burnt Sienna for the branches. Then I glazed with Aureolin at the finish. I'm pretty pleased with it.

Time to catch up!

It's been quite a while since I've posted, and I have completed many new works. Flowers and winter scenes are the themes. I have painted thank you cards, and several tutorials. Learning a lot, but also painfully aware of how far I still have to go. I just signed up for a 30 paintings in 30 days challenge, and on day #2, so far, so good!

The card collection:

Miscellaneous scenes:

And tutorials:

The last two were posted as Day 1

& Day 2 for 30 paintings in 30 days. In each one I know what doesn't work, so hopefully I'll be able to improve my skills- mixing with a limited palette, and perspective. Stay tuned!

Birthday Bouquet

Had a lovely birthday today and received a flower bouquet that just screamed, "Paint me!" So, I did. Pretty pleased with the results.