Blue Wisteria Vine Watercolor 11×14 Artistico Cold Press
“Lose yourself
In the things
you love
for that is where
you will find
yourself too.”-Fiona Childs
Cheers & Hugs,
Jodi
Blue Wisteria Vine Watercolor
violet
Purple Irises in Watercolor
Single Purple Iris Watercolor Loose 8 x 10
Purple Irises in Watercolor.
Continuing on my kick of violet and crimson and gold…
and thinking floral…
and thinking Spring… (it continues to be in the 60’s and sunny here this crazy February of Spring in Western Pennsylvania!)
I created a couple iris paintings.
They are both very different, but I kinda love them both.
I painted these on Sunday after dinner on what was such a beautiful sunny, warm day.
I have to admit I gave purple irises a try on Saturday (in the midst of “construction” work on another project in the house).
I painted four or five different versions. They were all terrible!
I hate days like that. It makes me feel like I’ve “lost it.” Not to say I’m anything magnificent in the whole big world of amazing watercolor artists. But I’ve finally come to a place where I feel like I have some bit of my own style and can often appreciate the beauty in some of my work.
When I did this first one, I was so pleased. I felt like I finally achieved what I was going for.
I thought I’d try another version, and I like it too. In fact, I can’t decide between the two. I wish the photos better represented what they look like – or maybe it ‘s just me, but they look so much better in real life.
Single Violet Iris Loose Watercolor 8 x 10
Wishing you a day filled with simple little victories and moments to feel good about yourself!
Cheers & Hugs,
Jodi
Watercolor Impressions & Expressions of Friendship in Violet & Crimson & Gold
Violet & Gold Muted Abstract Watercolor 8 x 10
Watercolor Impressions & Expressions of Friendship in Violet & Crimson & Gold.
I had fun splashing in watercolor a few evenings this week after Couples Camp last weekend when my sweet Bubby told me she wanted my Illusion watercolor painting, but she also wanted a couple more paintings to complement it for a grouping in her dining room.
Violet Floral Illusion Watercolor 8×10
Bubby is not really a floral girl (so she says), but she also has my Very Variegated Violet painting hanging in her home. 😉
Violet Crimson Gold Abstract Drips Watercolor 8×10
She is obviously a “purple girl!” She also loves more abstract art.
Violet Crimson Gold Abstract Pinwheel Flower Watercolor 8×10
So these are some choices I’ve presented to her to choose from – or not… Either way, I had fun expressing my love of her through impressions in art.
Cheers & Hugs,
Jodi
Daniel Smith Quinacridone Purple, Quinacridone Violet, Opera Rose, Quinacridone Gold, Arches 140 lb Cold Press Watercolor Paper
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Purple and Loose and Free
Loose Purple Floral 8×10 Watercolor
Purple and Loose and Free.
Is there any better way to be?
Cheers & Hugs,
Jodi
The Answer is Blowing in the Wind
Flower seed pods blowing in the wind watercolor in violet and raw sienna
In case you forgot…
In case you were looking…
In case you are wondering…
Just remember
the answer, my friend,
is blowing
in the wind.
Just look for it.
Just feel it.
Don’t complicate it.
Cheers & Hugs,
Jodi
Very Variegated Violet
Who knew shades of violet could vary so greatly?!
Before we went away on vacation last week, I had some fun playing with purple in this super loose vase of violet tulips. I have done tulips in shades of reds and oranges in this style, but was excited to try purple.
I decided to mix Winsor Violet (WN*) and Quinacridone Violet (MG**) – two VERY different violets – and touch in some Quinacridone Gold (WN), because I always so love how it moves!
I used Green Gold (WN) for the foliage and a touch of Cobalt Teal (MG) for drama. I shook it, and I splashed on it.
This large 10 x 13 in. painting is done on 300 lb. Arches Cold Press Paper.
I wasn’t sure if I liked it when I finished it, so I just set it aside.
I don’t know whether it is the “curing” of the paint or the “stepping away” that changes a painting so often, but…. when I came home after a week away and looked at it again, I decided I rather liked it.
It’s loose.
It’s kind of wild.
It’s unique and distinctive and venturesome.
It’s Very Variegated Violet!
Cheers & Hugs,
Jodi
*WN – Winsor Newton Professional Grade Watercolor Paint
**MG – M. Graham Watercolor Paint
the creative life in between 