Spring Sketch Gallery
I have been so busy and the weather has been so beautiful. It’s been difficult to do anything other than either work at the computer or outdoors! Little paintings using watercolor and gouache dot my
Seeing Green
Today was the day! I finally made it outside with my portable painting kit, and today’s watercolor sketch is the result. My thing this time of year is the almost iridescent green that appears when
Hyacinths in the Dirt
Well, I finally did it! I took my sketchbook outside to paint! Snow fell this week where I live, so it wasn’t something that I was planning on doing. This morning, however, not only was
Plein Air Minus
I called this page in my sketchbook “Plein Air Minus” because it’s plein air… minus me. I am currently excitedly building my web shop in the background. All of the photos and descriptions and links
Room Full of Birds
In the mornings this week, I’ve been painting over both pages of my little watercolor sketchbook. It’s chilly and blustery outside, and I’m feeling cooped up. Maybe that’s why I got inspired by some birds
Dueling Chocolate Rabbits
I painted two chocolate rabbits in one day last week in my warm-up sketchbook. I have a fondness for those hollow chocolate rabbits with the little bows and weird, colorful eyes, even if they’re made
Green Grass Dreams
My current mood is still: “Is it spring yet?!” I can’t wait to get outside this year. I used that energy to do this little study of a lady just enjoying the green grass, because
Clouds and Flowers
Right now, my morning sketchbook and warm-ups are centered around soft colors, cute shapes, and flowers. We’re starting to have warm days, with shoots are coming up in the garden, and groundhogs are trundling around
Tinned Flowers
I’ve been printing up a storm this week. Today’s sketchbook page was started as I babysat the printer, next to an old decorative tin filled with supplies. That’s where I got my inspiration for this
Ready for Spring Already
This year, I am ready to get outside and do some walking and some painting. Hopefully, both at the same time! I haven’t done much plein air work, which just means trying to capture what