As I shall be in Wellington for the week, I was aware that I’d not find the time to post a comprehensive blog. I thought, I know, I’ll do a sketch, and sorted through photos from my recent trip. Nothing there that beckoned me, but wait? I’d taken a photo some time back of the lovely white orchid which sits on my desk, blooming beautifully. Okay. I quickly uploaded the image and sketched it. Hmm. As I’ve stated many times before, sketches always work best if one keeps up regular practice. I haven’t been sketching lately, in spite of all my promises to do so. Yet, I have decided to show this ‘something’ rather than nothing. I sketched quickly in pencil first, on 140lb, Canson watercolour paper, adding some aquarelle pencil for colour, before grabbing an 0.5 pigment liner to provide a loose outline for the white on white flowers. Perhaps I’ll take my sketchbook with me?? No excuses with some free time up my sleeve… Maybe I’ll find the inspiration I need.
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Lovely…I also sketch and paint with watercolors. I’ve sketched for quite a while, but am relatively new to painting.
Thank you KT. I always feel pleased that I can sketch. Watercolour doesn’t come easy to me, but give it a go from time to time.
Watercoloring has been challenging to me, getting the pigment/water mixture right my biggest problem. But I am determined to master it, and will keep on keeping on. 🙂
Practice always helps. Look forward to seeing your work.
Such delicate lines and sensitive touches of colour – and a great composition, lovely!
Thank you.