“Every child is an artist; the problem is staying an artist when you grow up”. Pablo Picasso
This week – Three years ago
We are feeling a bit of nostalgia today. Three years ago, Sunday, March 13, 2022, we left for France. After a lot of planning, dreaming, and a COVID induced two year delay, we were off. There was a lot of excitement, fear, and uncertainty, but we were on the way. So today I am reflecting…
TheTravelsketcher’s Tuesday Tip
Try new things, but know that some will just not work out, and that is fine. Part of the enjoyment of art is trying new mediums, techniques, and subject matter; it is also how we improve. Yet the reality is that quite often it just does not work out well. Still, don’t let the fear…
This week in The Pearl – spring is coming
The buds on the trees right outside our fourth floor window are growing every day, new leaves cannot be far away. Last Saturday was such a good day. We visited Adam in the morning, then a quick stop at New Seasons to pick up the fixings for Sunday lunch – large portobello mushrooms and Yukon…
TheTravelsketcher’s Tuesday Tip
Try painting the darks first. Traditional watercolor practice is to work from light to dark, which makes sense since watercolor is transparent so the dark colors cover light colors. Oil, gouache, and acrylic painters often, usually, start with the darkest areas first, then they lighten as needed. Try breaking the watercolor rule and painting the…
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