I think I'm getting pretty good at this actually - but really I could do better , after all I've had the masters (my teens) to learn from... I havn't yet asked for a blankie, or tomato soup for every meal, or negged on all my chores and responsibility, or given vivid descriptions on the colour and consistency of my snot on an hourly basis, etc etc.
So I confess Painting has been minimal this week... but I can share this watetcolour sketch of a terrace cottage in Carlton, Melbourne. I took some time to get the SHADOWS (for Artist Playroom!) right under the awning, and under the chair, and plants. In looking at it now I could even go deeper in some areas to add depth.
Traveling, with the expectation of doing some art is relatively new to me. Usually I end up being so preoccupied by what's happening I never do anything... Or I take too much and it gets left behind in the apartment! So this time I was determined to take just enough and as little as possible so that I would sketch straight from my handbag.
The solution was using the watetcolour palette booklet I made, aqua brush pens, and an artist Pitt pen, and small landscape sketch book... More details to follow :-)
Happy paint party Friday!
I always carry a small watercolour box and brush...so handy..when travelling. Nice little paintings:0
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I adore urban sketching. Yours is wonderfully done with the travel kit! :)
ReplyDeleteLove the paintings from the travel kit.... especially the one of the paints and things... always love drawing things like that... no good that you aren't well though... lots more tea and rest and get back on your feet and painting soon...xx
ReplyDeleteHope you feel better soon and your sketching is so very charming. Happy PPF, Annette x
ReplyDeleteYour watercolor is fantastic! When I travel I have good intentions but rarely actually do it (unless it is a beach vacation and I plant myself in front of the ocean) Happy PPF!
ReplyDeleteI have that water brush, too. Makes it so much easier. :) Fabulous painting!
ReplyDeletePretty scene and your travel kit sketch is just lovely, beautiful colors! Hope you get well soon! Happy PPF!
ReplyDeleteI especially love the travel kit piece - made me smile :)
ReplyDeleteLovely works. Makes me think I need to put together a travel kit like that. Keep drinking tea it has a way of making us feel better. Happy PPF
ReplyDeleteDelightful paintings!
ReplyDeleteEspecially love the painting of your travel kit! Wonderful!!
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Mary
Mixed-Media Map Art
Sweet painting...love travel art journaling, just did a big one myself and our kits are very similar . HPPF!
ReplyDeleteYour little terrace is so charming. I want to sit there with a cup of coffee, or a glass of wine.
ReplyDeleteHope you shake off the plague and feel better soon!
love all your art this week, especially the travel paint kit, aren't they just fun to paint? get well Linda!
ReplyDeleteWonderful watercolors!! Feel better soon!
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I hope the snot dries up quickly, it might make a mess of your beautiful paintings. Great idea with the little traveling kit. Love your painting.
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love this!! so inspiring to see your little kit, too. I was reminded of a similar one I took on a quick weekend trip in 2011 to see my dad. I had a tiny sketchbook, bits of paper in a variety of colours and patterns, and glue with 2 different ends. I spent the flights, and a long delay just tearing and gluing and making myself calm. I've been a bus-person Now for 7 months and am thinking I need to have a little something for those trips, too. mayBE I'd DO best to just bring my camera, but I am inspired by your wee kit and thinking I will explore possibilities!!
ReplyDeleteThe only thing I find easier to do in watercolor is the shadows. Having said that, I need a lot of work on shadow and light! I think you did a wonderful job on the shadows and the painting has great dimension
ReplyDeleteI've yet to master the ability to take art supplies and USE them when I travel. I seem to always revert to my camera.... Your drawing is great.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed looking at your blog. Good work done nicely. I am following you
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I've been enjoying making art with whatever I 'find' along the way when I go on vacation. Lots of fun!
ReplyDeleteI have a hard time figuring out what to take to sketch on location. I end up just saying forget it. Nice to see someone did it actually. HPPF
ReplyDeleteI should try tucking some art stuff into the diaper bag. I've even got some travel kits - I just never use them. Beautiful job! Happy belated PPF!
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Great post and art, Linda! Sorry you're not well tho...hope you feel better real soon. You're not alone...I always have my sketch kit in my bag when I go out but I also get caught up with what's going on. I'm trying to remedy that. :)
ReplyDeleteThe shadows on the terrace are wonderful, add such depth. I like the idea of your travel paint kit, I need one of those.
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