I am so much happier using this paper.  The texture is so much nicer and you can work the paper much more.  The previous paper would get all fluffy and flat look when you put more then a couple of layers of pain on it.  and the texture was just awful.  So it is decided.  Nice paper all the way. None of this trying to be frugal and economical and use up crappy paper just for the sake of it.

This was a quick simple image which used reference from a photo I had taken years ago and kept with the intention of using one day.  I trialed different brushes for different patterns and kept the colours fairly minimal.

The good news is I am back in front with my challenge and an am eagre to get onto the next image.

I also have a good reason to go over some old stock and artwork and rework it and develop it further.

I have finally decided it was time to put together a very long overdue image gallery to organise my artwork and keep a record of when and what is created. Many thanks goes out to my husband for all of his help with the tweaking and answering all of my annoying questions.

The plan is for this to be a space where I can have my artwork easily at my disposal instead of having to rummage through hard copies, and also a quick link to display work to potential customers. It will be a place where I can keep track of commissions and the status of my artwork and keep myself inspired.

The majority of work coming through will most likely be watercolour paintings as this is where I have decided to focus my attentions. I actually majored in the printmaking area of my course but unfortunately access to presses, chemicals and equipment pose a problem. So my compromise it to explore painting as I can easily set up a space for this at home and work around my son where possible. I am still quiet restricted in time and energy but I am committing myself, here publicly, to force myself to make the effort. Because it is worth it.

“Coastline”

A watercolour painting using reference from an image that my sister took on her trip along Great Ocean Road whilst visiting the Twelve Apostles. Vic, Australia.