Today marks nine months that I've been home. There is so much that I miss. But I am thankful to live with family that I enjoy and we have certainly found some new ways to entertain ourselves. I haven't gotten to paint as much as I'd like, but I did get into watercolor during this time.
I started in May with Let's Make Art's watercolor kits. Sarah's tutorials on YouTube are great. I generally watch once through so I know what's coming and then watch and paint along, pausing as needed or stepping away if I have to let a layer dry.
My biggest struggle is finding uninterrupted time to paint. Watercolor is a little unforgiving to interruptions because things dry when you don't want them too. Even without interruptions that's a bit of a trick.
This little beetle is a mashup of my drawing from Art Starts with a Line (affiliate link) and some watercolor.
Starting this week, I'll be working through the book 15 Minute Watercolor Masterpieces (affiliate link) by Anna Koliadych. I've joined a group with Lori from One-Per-Week. It's basically a pacing group to stay motivated and share our work as we work through the same book at the same time. She has a private Facebook group for the community. If you're interested, you can connect with Lori to join the group here. There's no fee beyond the cost of the book and supplies. I don't have the book in my hand yet, but the first assignments are landscapes.
And last night I received A Field Guide to Color: A Watercolor Workbook (affiliate link) by Lisa Solomon. So lots of painting options in my future! (Don't worry, I won't stop quilting.)
Thanks for visiting.
Ellyn
wow! now I'm embarrassed by my feeble watercolor efforts! ha! these are lovely Sarah
sarah
Post authorYour efforts are hardly feeble! I've saved and cherish the cards that you made. :-) Thank you, Ellyn.
Andrée G Faubert
Hi Sarah, those are really great. Have fun!
sarah
Post authorThank you, Andrée. Now to find the time to do some more painting. I'm hoping that the school break will help!
Mel Beach
These are spectacular!! Bravo!
sarah
Post authorThank you, Mel!