Sue's hat... Jim's hat

I'm really enjoying InkTober! It's got me doing 3-value portrait studies with an RSVP pen and wash, homework that is long overdue. It's easy to get caught up in the wonderful world of watercolour, but sometimes it's important to go back to basics. Also, I do love painting people wearing hats. : )

8x10"paintings

door number three

 

I really loved doing the line drawing for this scene. I'm still working with a drawn frame, but letting the image emerge from it in places.

Here are some close ups -

in the mood for a memory

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Now, I know Billy Joel's "Piano Man" lyrics are ...'son can you play me a memory' and 'we're all in the mood for a melody' but as a kid I always got it wrong and reversed them. I kinda prefer it my way(!), hence the title of this painting. Click on image to enlarge.

$140 - 12x16" painting.

homeward

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I bought some more hot-pressed watercolour paper today. Yippee!

$50  5"x7" watercolour painting with 8"x10" matt.

it's a good life

This little Terrier had a long day at the park.

$30 - 5"x7" watercolour painting.

cheap ship trip

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cheap ship trip... say that three times fast!!

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

when your ship comes in

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I've been wanting to explore painting boats for a long time now. They have great shape and wonderful colours. If you look close, you'll see some cars parked behind the wall back there...

$70 - 8"x10" watercolour painting.

guide the way

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A lovely strong-minded beautiful German Shepherd.

$50 - 5"x7" watercolour with 8"x10" matt.

biscuit

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I was attracted to the long shadow this little Yorkshire Terrier cast... and his adorable back leg is up, leaving a space before his shadow starts.

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

you gotta shake it

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It's my 2 Year Blogging Anniversary!!  

I decided to paint very differently to celebrate. Here's an 18"x24" portrait, a size that I consider to be HUGE! What a blast.

Thank you all in the art blogging world for your inspiration and comments. They are much appreciated.

Happy Painting Everyone!

raspberry cream

I wish he followed me home.

8x10" original watercolour

rejuvenated

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I really enjoyed aiming for lots of colour in the black fur of this border collie.

$30 - 5"x7" watercolour painting.

who's cute?

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Well, what can I say?

$50 - 5"x7" watercolour with 8"x10" matt.

Muggs

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I throughly enjoyed painting this cute little troublemaker!

$100 - 8"x10" watercolour painting.

Snickers

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The always curious, Snickers.

$50 - 5"x7" watercolour painting includes 8"x10" matt

crackle

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One of my many New Year's Resolutions is to paint animals. I thought this wonderful Mountain Sheep was the perfect place to start.  The reference photo is from the website WetCanvas which supplies artists with photos.

$100 - 8"x10" watercolour painting

the flame

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The female companion of yesterday's "spark" is just as lovely. She likes Macintosh's Toffee, Smarties and Portuguese custard tarts. Oh, and she is good friends with the Pillsbury Doughboy.

$40

4"x4" watercolour painting on paper on panel ready to hang.

the spark

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This striking fellow has a soft familiar morning call. He is the first love of many bird enthusiasts (and he knows it!). He loves winter, enjoys cryptic crosswords, and is a master at directing traffic.

$40

4"x4" watercolour on paper adhered to painting panel, ready to hang.

the genuine article

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This lovely Cedar Waxwing has such a high pitched whistle she'll stop you in your tracks. She loves roller coasters, is always prepared for a masquerade ball and enjoys Werthers Original. That's Original.

$70

6"x6" watercolour and pen & ink on paper adhered to panel, ready to hang!

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dive right in

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This Kingfisher has a strong repetitive call. He likes lizards, hiding in shoes and collecting Pez dispensers.

$40 

4"x4" watercolour on paper adhered to panel, ready to hang!

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