Sketching Chickens

Jody brought her chicks to sketch in my class today. Abby and Harriet were so sweet. We all fell in love with them. Thanks, Jody.

Watercolor added to Perfect Sketchbook

Last Thursday I sketched from the car at one of my favorite spots on Camano Island. See Thursday's post for the pen work. 

Today I finally was able to post this, the final result after adding watercolor. I had to use my iPad photo since my laptop isn't working right either with uploading or with my scanner. Color is a bit off.

Update: Monday, Feb 23
1. I found out that the cable company was experiencing difficulties when I was trying to upload photos on Saturday.

2. EXPLORED AGAIN! Wow! Today I see that this one was picked by Explore from my Flickr Photostream. I am very pleased!

Intro to Watercolor II at KAC

Here is our busy classroom today as we worked on mixing color, getting texture, glazing, wet in wet and more.

Students learned how to intensify color without getting "mud" while having fun with water drops, goldfish and an old red barn. If you zoom in, I think you just might see some of the results. 

Floral Watercolor Assignment

Everyone took the assignment of expressive brushstrokes to heart and exceeded my expectations. Now that's a beautiful batch of crocus!

Studio corner with still life and plein air sketches

Springtime gets the creative juices flowing, both in nature and in the artist. It's a time when one has renewed hope, a feeling of joy and an new outlook on the possibilities life can present.

Here's a peek at some of the things I find inspirational; objects that I always have available in the studio and some sketches from an impromptu engagement with the outdoors.

I trust it may give you the spark you need to renew your efforts to improve your own work.