How to paint with watercolors. Articles showing the process.
After the transition from the tropics back to frozen Vermont and just in time for the holidays I experienced an artistic slump. My motivation took a plunge into the nether world! Recognize that feeling yourself? I have been getting back up by giving myself time for creative play and by exercising a good dose of … Read more
Do you ever have terrifying thoughts when you’re just about to board an airplane? The theme of the poem Passengers* by poet Billy Collins comes from his thoughts about just that, and thoughts which I’ve experienced myself, when boarding a plane. Maybe you have, too. “Will I go together with this group of people to … Read more
The first flower I posted for World Watercolor Month, a rose, happens to be the emblem of my adoptive country, USA. The last flower posted is an orchid (a close resemblance to the Cattleya Trianae) the emblem of my country of origin, Colombia. And those are indeed beautiful and quite regal flowers to admire, but… … Read more
From this group of flowers, painted in celebration of World Watercolor Month, I’d like to highlight the Red Clover. Just like me, the Red Clover (Trifolium pratense) is a flower originally from another part of the planet, but happily naturalized in Vermont. Red Clover is the state flower of Vermont and it’s symbolic of this … Read more
Here you see the fourth group of flowers I have painted to celebrate World Watercolor Month. Read also the following thoughts on flowers, beautifully expressed by different artists: You’re here for a short visit only. Don’t hurry, don’t worry. And make sure to paint the flowers along the way. ~Walter Hagen Art is like a … Read more
Are you a flower gardener? If you are, my hat is off to you! You must be an expert on the names of many flowers. To celebrate World Watercolor Month, I’m painting and giving away a watercolor flower every day of the month via my Instagram account. What can you learn from painting flowers? Painting … Read more
Do you ever feel that you lose your patient and ruin your watercolor painting because you couldn’t wait for a layer to dry? Working on several watercolor pieces at once is the secret to developing the patience needed not ruin your watercolor paintings. Why is that? You might wonder! Because it’s the perfect way to … Read more
Having a timed painting project is a great way to give yourself structure and create space in your day for art, even if is for a short period at a time. July is World Watercolor Month. To celebrate, I’m painting and giving away a watercolor flower every day of the month via my Instagram account. … Read more
Do you yearn for creative discipline? One way to encourage yourself to show up for creative work is to participate in a public challenge like the 100-Day Project organized by Elle Luna, on Instagram. Even though Elle has organized her project to follow a specific schedule, you can choose to proceed at your own pace. … Read more
Have you ever had a singular experience that offered sudden and valuable insight? Wind-up toys recall for me the memory of just such a day, when, as a new art student in New York City, I struggled to find my place in that metropolis of such intimidating size and energy. My weekly budget was low … Read more