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I found a leftover narrow strip of Waterford 140 lb. watercolor paper that I turned into a 4-panel concertina booklet. Each section measures 3×5.5 inches. I thought it would be a fun challenge to create small watercolors as we made our way around the course. While Rob warmed up on the range, I recreated Old […]
… And a waterbrush… Oh, the colors that can be created! This exercise was done with Derwent brand watercolor pencils. Note the ratio of colors used when making the secondary colors. Knowing this information before you paint is a real time saver. Colors: Lemon Cadmium, Crimson Lake, Prussian Blue & Golden Brown It’s important to […]
Please click to enlarge images. This book has 16 paintable surfaces. You’ll want to use Fabriano watercolor paper as it doesn’t crack when folded. I tore my sheets so I could get an uneven edge. I use their hot press surface as I like writing on the smooth surface. Your book will be as precise […]
This journal was created from a half sheet of Fabriano hot press watercolor paper. It’s 7.5″ high and 5.5″ wide when closed. If you count the cover… there are 16 surfaces to paint on! Amazing considering it came from a 15″ x 22″ piece of paper 🙂 Stay tuned for the “How To”…….
In May of 2009, Old Town Bluffton was celebrated by plein air artists taking part in the Bravo Event ‘Art in the Park. For one week, artists were found around Old Town painting different scenes. I chose to create an illustrated, hand-built book. The May River was my main theme for this watercolor journal. I […]
Here’s a bit of what’s kept me from getting out-in-the-field! The Wedding Concertina was a delight to work on. My client was taken with a Marriage Blessing read at a wedding she attended. I was tickled when Judy contacted me and asked what type of calligraphic goodie could be created using the Blessing so the […]
