Happy New Year Everyone,
With a new year comes new intentions for building my brand. I am hoping to make more artwork, update my studio website, and continue adding new paintings to my Etsy Shop. I am determined to participate in at least three art festivals this year too. (Four if I have enough energy.:)
I have been drawn to metallic watercolors for awhile and finally etched out a little bit of time to play with them. Last year, I started a watercolor painting and screwed it up on the first sitting....bummer. So I took the unfinished painting and tested out my new metallic watercolor paints on the figure. Things I realized. I won't be able to make fine art prints with paintings using the metallic paints. The metallic paints look best over regular watercolor paint. Eventually, I will make more watercolor paintings with and without the metallic paints. I am looking forward to the response of these new metallic watercolor paintings during festivals. Check out my test:
Lessons learned this past year. I decided on the best watercolor paper for me to use. Believe me it took awhile. Although, I have tried Arches paper, I am drawn to Grumbacher's cold press watercolor paper. I love the little hills and valleys. Additionally the paper doesn't get too distressed when erased. And I erase a lot. :) As for paints, I am loving the Sennelier watercolors. I am so looking forward to sharing my new paintings with you.
For fun, I entered one of my original watercolors into a show, and it was accepted. Although to be honest, I think they take anyone's artwork with a swamp theme? Happily this month and next, one of my paintings will be on display, "Swamp Spectacular Show" in Baton Rouge. Check it out:
Also, I donated an original watercolor for a silent auction for the Playmakers Theater in Covington. The painting I donated is "Wintertime in the Swamp".I would love to attend, but is a "school" night for me. Anyway, Check it out:
Painting ideas are constantly swirling in my mind. I love my time in the studio.
Wishing everyone time for all the things you love to do.
Christin
