Joy of Spring

What does spring mean to you? Can you express it more fully in a painting than in words? What aspect of spring is your work communicating? Those are the questions I ask myself when I look for a subject.

I wanted to paint something to express being overwhelmed by the joy of a beautiful spring day. For me, it's always about the light. Sometimes it seems that there's music in the light.

"Joy of Spring" by Michele Cooper
Original watercolor, Size 10x10", Price: $100

"Pink Tulip and Shadows"

My goldfish kept me company in the studio today as I began with a contour drawing in ink. I'm keeping it light and using a very fine tip.

I'll work on balancing delicacy with fresh, "fragrant" color.



I plan to use much more color than line in this line and wash watercolor.
So the line cannot dominate.

Fresh!

"Pink Tulip & Shadows" by Michele Cooper
Original watercolor (5x7)  Price: $60