The birthday of my colleagues fall only 3 days apart, so to celebrate both of their birthdays I painted these for them: Both are specific to each of the women. I know they’re twee and a bit rushed, but it’s all good practice. Doing the lettering was scary, but I’m pleased overall with how itContinueContinue reading “Birthday Watercolours”
Category Archives: Painting
Watercolour Norway Scene
I’m in this lovely position of having started so many projects, that I have more art work than posts. So, I thought I’d update on here with what I worked on yesterday after work. I had no white acrylic, and no linseed oil, so it was a turn for watercolours. They’re so difficult! How onContinueContinue reading “Watercolour Norway Scene”
Acrylic Study #2
Another beautiful day. When I got home I found an hour in the evening to spend on this painting. I’m happier with the trees in the background. I still really want to create realstic images, but I know I’ve got a way to go. Still, all progress is good! Some thoughts this time round: IContinueContinue reading “Acrylic Study #2”
Acrylic Study
This weather is gorgeous! I could paint outside and didn’t have to worry about my easel blowing over! When The Big Painting Challenge was on, I felt very motivated to start practising drawing exactly what’s in front of me. I found that I was making excuses for not working because I didn’t have an interestingContinueContinue reading “Acrylic Study”
Second Wave
Even though I haven’t been posting, I’ve actually been doing a lot of art! Huzzah! I’ll start with this big piece I’ve been working on over the last month. About 5 years ago when I was in my first year of university I created a smaller version of this piece. It was based on myContinueContinue reading “Second Wave”
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