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Daily writing promptWhen are you most happy?View all responses I'm most happy when I can read, paint, and do other art things. However, my happiness hinges on the well-being and happiness of my family. There was a time when I didn't have what I have now, so I don't take it for granted.
A gouache painting I made for one of my nieces who loves to paint. Here's the video process of me painting if you'd like to watch. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sF6TBBRdTQk
This was one of the most difficult paintings I did with gouache. I nearly gave up. I think it turned out fine, but multiple times I almost tore it up. It could just mean I need more practice with gouache. You might ask why I keep using gouache and not watercolor if it's such a... Continue Reading →
I tried my hands at using gouache and I'm liking it. I like how smooth it goes on and that it dries matte. What I'm not comfortable with (yet?) is that it takes getting used to. There were a couple times I wanted to give up because what I was trying to achieve just wasn't... Continue Reading →
I'm in the process of moving some large files over to another external drive to make room for those REF files from my camera, so while that's moving along in the background, I thought I'd share what I was painting the last couple of days. This was done using a reference digital painting by Larry... Continue Reading →
I've been reading and writing and just haven't been able to post a lot. I've also decided to return to college to finish my master's degree. I only have 7 classes left so I figured I might as well go for it. I've also begun to edit other writer's work because that's what I'd like... Continue Reading →
I'm taking a free class through Jane Davenport. I believe these are sample classes to get a feel for her products and her art style. I'm liking it and find it fun and inspirational to practice my drawings using different techniques. I have a few items of Jane's but didn't purchase any facial stamps or... Continue Reading →
A year ago I came across a painting tutorial on Youtube of a couple in the rain and really wanted to attempt it but I didn't have the resources at the time. I waited until I collected everything I needed and the courage to paint something of this size. For me, it wasn't an easy... Continue Reading →
Finished this piece last week. You can check my steps and the YT tutorial I followed on my craft blog: A Quiet Craft Space.
Some watercolors I did through a course on Skillshare. I used the Kuretake watercolor set I posted a photo of in a previous post. I am getting a lot more comfortable with watercolor but I am still far from my own style and confidence. I've also learned that paper quality is very important. In the... Continue Reading →
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