Inktober - Nest

 

The prompt word 'nest' encouraged me to check the free images site called Pixabay, where this lovely image popped up. This nest idea is now on my 'Winter Painting' list. I've bought some long thin canvases (10x20), since I love the format, and on those snowy days I hope to try them out. Perhaps you'll be seeing more nests in the new year! ; )

Inktober - Gargoyle, Scurry and Bouquet

 So far, I'm having a blast participating in Inktober 2022

For the month of October, artists are encouraged to do a daily drawing with ink.

By following the prompt list, I end up painting a lot of things I might not paint.

I'm using the Elegant Writer Pens by Speedball. They're watersoluble so, the dark ink bleeds as I add watercolour, a look I enjoy for this project.

just a nibble and... back to originals!

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5x7"in an 8x10"mat

Well, that's it for another Inktober. Working with the Elegant Writer Pen was an absolute joy. It's water-soluble nature made the dark colourful inks merge with the watercolour beautifully.

early autumn

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I'm having a blast with this new water-soluble pen that I've been using for Inktober (#inktober2018) It's called the Elegant Writer Pen and it releases green and a bit of pink ink when wet. You can see two videos of me painting it on Instagram.

Inktober continues...

Rhino's Day Out

You can see a video of this guy being painted, which turned out a little better than the last one of my lion, over at Instagram and Facebook. 

Unfortunately, Blogger won't unload the video here.

Last but not least my hungry friend bear... 

Friendly, but Hungry

heavy soul

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6x8" pen and watercolour

You can see a short video of me painting this big cat over on my Instagram account - Click here 
or on my Facebook account - Here.

morning bears and smokey eyes

Inktober Day 4 and 5... the fun continues! I spilled a spot of tea on my husky drawing, right on his little snout. Fortunately, the wash of watercolour hides it. 

; )

Antelope and Donkey

A couple of cutie patooties for Inktober Day 2 and 3!

Billy Goat

I drew this with the awesome Elegant Writer Pen for Inktober Day One! With a touch of a wet brush, the pinks and greens in the black ink emerge and flow, with a mind of their own. I added a dash of pink to his nose. ; )

poison!

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Well, Inktober Day 3 and the prompt word is poison! Since I'm on an animal kick I thought this spotted creature was a good choice. Careful... he's angry! 

; )

divided

$60 - 5x7"original watercolour painting with 8x10"mat, ready to frame!

Day 2 of Inktober and the prompt word is 'divided'. This little critter is divided in markings as well as in a cuteness/smelly way! 😉

swift

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Well, Inktober 2017 is underway and the first day's prompt word is 'swift'. I think this little cutie charging through the flowers makes for a running start!

whispers

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

reach out

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Love lavender!

here are some close ups -

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. ; )

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in a galaxy far far away

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I had a blast painting this one! 

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purple pals

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Here are some close ups of this one - 

end of day

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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

with confidence

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

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