105 - More Trees, Now with Perspective

My goal with this piece was to create a sense of depth. I'm really having fun with watercoloring.

104 - Gypsy, Sunbathing

103 - Branching Out

I'm taking my first-ever watercolor class. Last night was the first meeting. It's very laid-back, more of a studio session than a formal class, but I enjoyed it immensely. The instructor gave great feedback and was very supportive. Here is what I painted last night. I'm particularly excited about the leaves on the ground! I need to learn (a lot) more about perspective in watercolor, because I don't think the perspective is particularly convincing in this piece. So that's a goal.

97 - 102: The Anatomy of a Painting

Start with color





Add a sky and try for a meandering meadow. Not quite sure if my meadow is meandering or not, but hey, I made clouds!





Trees have trunks, so put a bunch of those in. Add some of that grass that grows near water.



Make some Happy Trees



Add more happy trees, and take a photo at a weird angle to be all artsy and stuff.





Voila! Add a corny frame from photo bucket and you are well on your way. You know, to making art.

96 - Self-portrait

95 - Reflecting

94 - Didn't Even Know These Came in Green