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Loose Watercolor

I came across Andrew Gleeson’s online Loose Watercolor Academy a few months ago. Loose watercolor technique was just what this control freak needed!

To date, this is my favorite floral watercolor, and not just because purple is my favorite color, but because it truly did unfold naturally and still gives me great pleasure to look at.

Flowers for Mom

Once I started digging into the collection of still-live tutorials, I just couldn’t stop and as this was right before Christmas, I had a few to give as presents. Suki and Mochi were always trying to walk through my paintings so a students suggested that I set “cat traps” (a.k.a. boxes) on my table. It worked!

Melting Flowers

I was so gratified by this piece. It felt like I was fully able to use the skills of shading being taught. It was also a great experience in the Loose style where I was able to let go of trying to force the piece.

Ladybug Daisy

I was so gratified by this piece. It felt like I was fully able to use the skills of shading being taught. It was also a great experience in the Loose style where I was able to let go of trying to force the piece.

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Frames Leaf Paintings

Leaves are my favorite to paint. These are so different but work well together.

Quick Paint

My goal was to practice leaf variety without thinking too hard 😛

Two Sides of the Same Hear

Charcoal and watercolor pen

Beach Pebbles

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