Practising pears ...

A wonderful birthday present from my dearest daughter in February - Danielle Donaldson's The Art of Creative Watercolour - has finally been opened, brushes lifted from the drawer, a small palette of paints unearthed, and I got to work. Although, truthfully, it felt like delicious play ...

This book is a splendid visual feast - I heartily recommend it! And, following Danielle's instructions carefully, I was delighted to end up with this card ...

This won't be the last, I am sure. I am hooked :).

Comments

[Debs]

You are so talented Alexa! That is absolutely beautiful and I bet you thoroughly enjoyed your creative time painting it.

[Mary-Lou]

WOW that pear looks good enough to take a nibble of. What a wonderful gift from your daughter to pair perfectly with your gifts & talents.

[Karen Walker]

I love watercolors, but struggle sometimes even using stamped images. Your work is simply gorgeous! The composition is perfect as is your technique. Looking forward to MUCH MORE!

[Ruth]

You are very talented - that's a beautiful card!

[Cheri]

Beautiful Alexa! You are Karen are definitely giving me the itch to play with watercolors!

[Melissa Gross]

WOW - fantastic job Karen! Looking forward to seeing more creative watercoloring from you!

[Paul]

Wow that is beautiful, I love the look of watercolours, and yes it is very addictive and fun to sit down with paints and just play :) Looking forward to seeing more xx

[Susan Bowers]

So fantastic Alexa! You are a natural artist! So beautiful.

[Melissa Gross]

LOL Alexa - I catch up on a ton of blog reading yesterday ... can you tell! I was leaving comments for everyone, even Karen. I'm on the computer today & had to jump back on and say how I love that your blog header mirrors the colors in your painting!! :) Did you just change it ... or have I just not been paying attention? :|

[Susanne]

That is so pretty. The joy you are expressing in water-coloring certainly translated to that card.

[Sandie]

I'm so sure that I commented on this post before, but I can't see it and that's not to matter, because it deserves another recognition anyway. I would love to be more comfortable and skilled with water colour, it is such a lovely medium to use. I went on a workshop last year where we used water colour and in my enthusiasm I bought more books with intent of practicing. Mmmmm… I wonder why I still lack the skill? LOL

[Sharon Fritchman]

Your water-colored card is absolutely beautiful!

[Whitney]

Beautiful job! These watercolours are so pretty. I need to try this!