Tag Archives: Gouache

Orchids on My Desk, day 2

Posted on September 10, 2019 by

These orchids have totally captured my attention. I can’t stop thinking about how to paint them better.

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Orchids on My Desk

Posted on September 8, 2019 by

My neighbor gave me orchids the other day and I picked them up today to move them to a better location. But something happened and I ended up painting them instead.

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Hot Days Are the Best!

Posted on September 7, 2019 by

What could be better than playing in a fountain surrounded by your parents on a hot day?

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Second Thoughts

Posted on August 31, 2019 by

Painting from models is great, except that you need to work really fast to complete a sketch in 20 minutes. Working quickly is fun, actually exhilarating, kind of like the feeling of running or skiing downhill a little too fast. … Continue reading →

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Reaching for the Sun

Posted on August 30, 2019 by

We had such beautiful flowers today at my friend’s home, where we painted as we hid from the summer heat. The sunflowers seemed to be reaching for the sun and the sun in turn seemed to be eager to enter … Continue reading →

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Not a Party Girl

Posted on August 25, 2019 by

This sketch is from a model with gorgeous hair and a quiet demeanor. With her chin down and her right shoulder raised, I thought she looked like a reluctant party attendee. I liked the way she tilted her head with … Continue reading →

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Still Life on a Summer Day

Posted on August 21, 2019 by

I met up with some friends this morning and we painted flowers in vases, which is a pretty good way to paint on a hot summer day.

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