Peonies: Mixed Media on panel
The story behind the painting: Peonies. (Or how the mother of a six-month-old and two older kids actually gets to paint sometimes).
Etsy shop coming soon!
Summer has been lovely and hectic, but I am finally getting close to launching my new etsy shop to sell original artwork!
Tree watercolour
Similar to my last post, here is another watercolour sketch. I tried to capture the energy that I find present in the forest. When I walk there and experience God’s creation, I feel rejuvenated. Again I enjoyed being able to … Continued
Cliff watercolour
I’m kind of excited to be writing a post that is not baby-related! I decided to just pick up my watercolours today and do some “fun” paintings. I find it so much easier to work on art when the pressure … Continued
Woodland Nursery part 4: Watercolour paintings
These two little creatures are ready to populate our woodland nursery. I didn’t realize how quick it would be to do these paintings. Usually, I do watercolours that cover the entire page so more time is required for each stage. … Continued
Collage art
I sometimes become a bit compulsive when doing art, and one of my little quirks is how much I love my little scraps of ripped paper. I used them in almost all of my paintings, whether they are mixed media … Continued
Poplars on paper
At the same time as I started the last painting (Autumn Poplars), I also started one on paper. This one is not quite finished but here are some progress photos.
Purity progress
I added some more detail to this painting last weekend. Not really sure what else I will do to it, so I will probably leave it for a few months 🙂
Watercolour painting
I can’t remember the last time I did a watercolour painting that didn’t involve collage, sewing, or other mixed media. I started watercolour when I was 18, and for a few years it was my only medium. I was stuck … Continued
End of June art day – Yellow Door collage
It’s been a month since I’ve had a chance to work on any art. I’ve been thinking about it – my little scraps of paper, how I’ve missed them. Many are hand-painted papers I’ve made, others are found from the … Continued