WHITE BEAUTY

 

WHITE BEAUTY

Watercolor - 8x10 in

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Painting white flowers can be challenging in watercolor because instead of using white paint, you must save the white paper. It requires a little bit of pre-planning and a light touch when applying the shadows on the petals. But, you can also have fun using all sorts of colors that are reflected from the background on to the white flower itself.

SUNFLOWER BURST & Limits

 

SUNFLOWER BURST

Watercolor - 8x10 in

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It sounds like a contradiction, but limiting yourself in your artistic practice can actually make you more creative. Too many choices of colors can be overwhelming. Limiting your colors can help you focus on the shapes, values and composition, forcing you to make stronger decisions. It can also stop you from overthinking and frees you up to be more free and bold.

BUTTERFLY GARDEN

 

BUTTERFLY GARDEN

Watercolor - 11x14 in

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Butterflies symbolize transformation, rebirth and hope. They represent the soul's journey and spiritual evolution and across different cultures can also signify freedome joy, love and lightness.

ASPEN GOLD

ASPEN GOLD

Watercolor - 11x14 in

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Whatever wind blows, while they and I have leaves

We cannot other than an aspen be

That ceaselessly, unreasonably grieves,

Or so men think who like a different tree

~ Edward Thomas ~

CROSSROADS & Intuition

CROSSROADS

Acrylic - 18x18 inch on paper

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I have learned through the years that my thoughts and intuition do not always line up, especially when it comes to my art.

If my intuition is guiding me while creating I usually feel calm, clear, focused and effortless.

If my thoughts are guiding me I often feel tense, anxious and over analytical.

The challenge is to shut down those nasty thoughts and let my intuition take over. Not always easy!