watercolor

I still need further practise but I have done some painting that was recognisable to others so for now I’m happy with that.

I painted the orchid I sketched this morning and surprisingly I was quite happy with it, both my son and my husband knew what it was, so that was a bonus!

I took my watercolours to the riverway today and painted while my husband and the kids were in the pool. I had a child complement me on my picture, but as usual I didn’t think it was very good. That said I can only improve with practise.

I took a watercolour class on the weekend. It was interesting and I learnt new techniques but I think the best thing I can do now is just experiment and find out what I can do with it myself as I was feeling a little restricted by the rules that were expressed. I always felt watercolours were fun and light and this class made me feel that they were neither. Obviously that was just the way I interpreted what was said as many other people who attended obviously enjoyed it. (Perhaps I just don’t like rules when I am being creative!!!)