Friday, January 6, 2012

Bouquet of Love . . .

'bouquet of love . . . from me to you.'
watercolor, pitt pens on 5x8 watercolor paper

I finally found some time to try the tube watercolor set Lou bought me for christmas. I had sketched this image out quickly in my journal knowing I wanted to paint it. I used payne's gray (so excited as that is my fav color! lol) burnt sienna, and burnt umber along with some black pitt pens.

Funny how I am liking adding my own script to these pieces. And I enjoy scribbling with the pens.

There is certainly much to master in working with watercolor. It is hard to get used to the techniques. I don't like that I cannot cover up mistakes like with acrylic but I am so loving the washed effect. That is what keeps me coming back.

I am sharing this today over at Paint Party Friday which I have missed with all the holiday craziness and of course my recent obsession with digital art!
Hop on over HERE and join us!

It is another lovely unseasonably warm day today here in NY and the weekend as well. And I am not complaining at all! Just going to enjoy it!
Wishing you all a lovely day!
xo

21 comments:

  1. I have recently found paynes gray and find it so very versatile! Your bouquet of love has such wonderfully fun sketching & colors!

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  2. beautiful and paynes grey will be your best friend when doing watercolors, its the master for shadowing and skies , the words add such alovely touch, I like this,

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  3. This is gorgeous!! Love the color combination.

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  4. Very beautiful and 'zen' like ~ ~ thanks, namaste, Carol (Share the Creative Journey) Happy PPF ^_^

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  5. Beautifully done. Love the softness of it. I like what Carol say about it being "zen"like. I agree. Happy PPF!

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  6. so pretty. I love watercolour washes with ink pen.

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  7. So lovely and bright and whimsical!
    Wonderful!

    Happy New Year and
    Happy PPF!!
    Mary
    Mixed-Media Map Art

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  8. I am really loving these watercolor sketches of yours. The simplicity is what makes them so charming to me.

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  9. Beautiful piece, so romantic. Happy PPF and have a great weekend, Hugs Annette x

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  10. A wonderfully sweet painting!

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  11. I love the challenge of watercolours and you will be hooked before you know it... I love that you can't cover up mistakes.... though I find that paynes gray is a bit of a fix all... couldn't live without it... great pic and excited to follow what you are up to...happy ppf xx

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  12. Watercolours are a bit scary and certainly not as forgiving as acrylics. I was thinking of digging my new set out in a minute and having a go...

    This is pretty picture. It seems many people are thinking of valentine's day already ;)

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  13. What could be better than a "bouquet of love"? I think your color choices are wonderful and it looks like you're off to a great start with your watercolors :)

    xo
    Kristin

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  14. Ahhhhhh, this is lovely!!! What a nice visual to think of a bouquet this way! Deb

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  15. Your BOUQUET OF LOVE is so charming!
    Wishing you a wonderful 2012!
    Sheri Cook/HappyHorseStudio

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  16. Beautiful piece! I love how you are adding the writing too. Lovely colors. :)

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  17. Love what you did with the new paints.
    Nicole/Beadwright

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  18. I love this piece. It would make a great Valentine's Day card! :-)

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