I’ve been working on learning how to add more texture to my watercolor paintings as I work on a bald eagle, rooster and a castle door. Feathers provide interesting texture and in my case some iridescent colors. Join me as I experiment with salt, burnishing tools, metallic paints, pen and ink and have fun!
This week I started a transformational journey by reading the book, The Artist’s Way, by Julia Cameron. This book takes you on a 12 week experience of finding out who you really are and who you really want to be. The purpose is to rediscover your younger child and what makes your soul sing…or paint. The book is for anyone who enjoys being creative, or anyone who wishes they could. The purpose is to get reacquainted with yourself and understand the passions that make you feel alive…and happy!
I also discovered another book by Claudia Nice, Creating Textures in Pen and Ink with Watercolor. I’m looking forward to studying more of her techniques and today I combine a tutorial by Louise de Masi for the Castle door and go a step further with some of Claudia’s textures for wood grain. I still have a long way to go before I get it just right but I think it adds a lot to the piece.
An update on inks and what I’ve learned and mistakes I’ve made. I’ll find a purpose for even the mistakes. I never let a mistake go to waste…I learn from it. Remember my art is like an experiment and since I have no expectations, I am never disappointed in the outcome. It always teaches me a lesson.
I hope you are having a wonderful and blessed day wherever you are. I’m providing links below to the books I mentioned in the video. I make no commissions from anything I post, I am merely sharing in case you are interested in getting a copy for yourself.
The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron
Creating Texture in Pen and Ink with Watercolor by Claudia Nice
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