hanging out on Sunday

$60 - 5x7"watercolour painting with 8x10"mat

Well, I think the title says it all.

man in plaid

$50 - 8x6"watercolour painting

Since I've been so interested in working on portraits lately, painting fabric with patterns, such as plaid, comes into play. Something I'm really looking forward to exploring in future works. 

: )

whispers

$60 5x7"painting with 8x10"mat

I managed to squeeze one more pen and wash painting in for Inktober 2016!

Toronto Watercolour Society Aquavision Fall Show - Bronze Award!

I am very proud to have received the Bronze Award at the Toronto Watercolour Society Aquavision Show today for my "Portrait of Frank!" Super happy about it! 

reach out

$60 - 7x5"painting with 10x8"mat

Love lavender!

here are some close ups -

bow tie Bob

$50 - 8x6"watercolour painting

Still pluggin' away at portraits... : )

star-crossed

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These two flowers fell into each other as soon as I put them in water, like a couple of star-crossed lovers. ; )

$60 - 5x7"painting with 8x10"mat

Inktober Portrait

The great thing about participating in challenges like InkTober is that it forces me out of my comfort zone. The idea is to work in ink everyday for the whole month. So, while in my portrait session, I blocked in with pencil then worked with a 3 micron pen. I never do that and I may not have tried if it wasn't for InkTober! 

From there, I tried something else I haven't done for awhile, which is one colourful wash from top to bottom, on the shadow side only. This approach often allows for lots of colour!

9x12"painting 

in a galaxy far far away

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I had a blast painting this one! 

$60 - 5x7"painting with 8x10"mat

ponder

$100 - 8x6"watercolour painting

For this piece I used pencil, watercolour and my fingernail. ; )

purple pals

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Here are some close ups of this one - 

end of day

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$50 - 5x7"watercolour painting with 8x10"mat.

This little fellow was snooping around the backyard looking for a bite to eat before bedtime!

rise and shine

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I'm really enjoying these small fresh watercolour paintings of flowers that I've been doing. I'm trying not to overthink anything, not the set up and not the approach, so that they are as light and clean as possible. : )

$30 - 5x7"painting

all patched up

HAPPY THANKSGIVING CANADA!!

$60 - 5x7"painting with 8x10"mat.

with confidence

$60 - 7x5"watercolour painting with 10x8"mat.

This flower stood proud and tall. I think the title says it all!

on the lookout

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I think I've finally wrapped my mind around the subtly of shadows on white objects. : )

$30 - 5x7"watercolour painting

I want the one at the bottom

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$60 - 7x5"painting with 10x8"mat

I painted this little cutie from a photo a friend gave me. A bunch of raccoons came and visited his garden. They made themselves at home. : )

inquisitive

$60 - 8x6"watercolour painting on paper.

I really enjoyed painting this portrait. I think I captured his serious expression.

Chester the Panda

$50 - 7x5"watercolour painting

Kicking off InkTober with Chester the Panda!