Fencing

Sometimes watercolor painting does require a delicate balance, but this post isn't about swordplay. It's about finding your subject right there in your own neighborhood. Take a walk around the block today and see the individuality expressed in the creative way your neighbors have built their gates and fences. Before you know it, your subject will be calling to you and you'll be rushing to get out your paints and have a go at it!

Use a gate or a fence as the starting point for your next painting. 

Inviting Barrier

 Vintage Violet Whimsy

Inviting Barrier.......Sounds like an oxymoron, doesn't it? Although a gate or fence is meant to keep you out, who wouldn't want to come closer, just to enjoy the whimsy of it?

I am just itching to sketch it! Life has interrupted my plans to visit this spot for the last two days, but I am determined to get back here right away.  In the meantime, I'll share this little gem with anyone in my classes who wants to sketch it, too.  And you, there, reading my blog. :)

PS. My Inktober sketch for the day is on Instagram. See the link button over there in the right hand column?