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 :).
You are so talented Alexa! That is absolutely beautiful and I bet you thoroughly enjoyed your creative time painting it.
Posted by: Debs | Monday, 09 March 2020 at 08:11 AM
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.
Posted by: Mary-Lou | Monday, 09 March 2020 at 11:14 AM
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!
Posted by: Karen Walker | Monday, 09 March 2020 at 03:24 PM
You are very talented - that's a beautiful card!
Posted by: Ruth | Monday, 09 March 2020 at 04:32 PM
Beautiful Alexa! You are Karen are definitely giving me the itch to play with watercolors!
Posted by: Cheri | Monday, 09 March 2020 at 10:21 PM
WOW - fantastic job Karen! Looking forward to seeing more creative watercoloring from you!
Posted by: Melissa Gross | Tuesday, 10 March 2020 at 08:02 PM
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
Posted by: Paul | Wednesday, 11 March 2020 at 08:13 AM
So fantastic Alexa! You are a natural artist! So beautiful.
Posted by: Susan Bowers | Wednesday, 11 March 2020 at 11:45 AM
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? :|
Posted by: Melissa Gross | Wednesday, 11 March 2020 at 05:37 PM
That is so pretty. The joy you are expressing in water-coloring certainly translated to that card.
Posted by: Susanne | Tuesday, 17 March 2020 at 09:52 PM
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
Posted by: Sandie | Wednesday, 01 April 2020 at 05:39 PM
Your water-colored card is absolutely beautiful!
Posted by: Sharon Fritchman | Wednesday, 08 April 2020 at 12:12 PM
Beautiful job! These watercolours are so pretty. I need to try this!
Posted by: Whitney | Thursday, 07 May 2020 at 07:52 PM