No joking when I said my “new job” was watercolor painting and drawing! I’ve been getting daily life stuff done, but somewhen in between, I manage an hour or two a day with paper, pen, and paint. It’s paying off (that’s what jobs are supposed to do, right?) I think. Still a lot of goofs, but some progress, too. Mud is now something I decide to paint more often than not. Below is a gallery of the work I’ve done in the past few weeks – not all of it, just some of it. Click on one picture to begin scrolling through them.
I have been using two different types of paper for the watercolors. One that is inexpensive, 100% cotton is Bee Paper, in 6×9 inch format. The other is Fabriano, in block format. 11×15 inch Artistico; this is a higher quality 100% cotton that is still affordable. Both papers are really good for heavier washes. The Artistico has more tooth than the Bee paper, but the smoother surface of the Bee really lends itself well to ink-and-watercolor drawings.
So many plans with impending retirement, and I am finding I certainly will not be able to do everything I want to do – just not enough time! I used to give myself 30 minutes to paint – now I can give myself whatever time I want. Thus, first loves take over other loves, but the sewing and the photography and knitting and, and, and will get in there. Time will be dedicated!
So, on this rainy Saturday morning, the studio will get cleaned up again, and the fun continue.
Ink, Yarn & Beer 