New and Improved

Here's some more practice cards. I think they're looking better.







I used Arches 140# cold press this time, instead of the Strathmore card stock I had. What a difference it made as the paint went on! I think I might get addicted to Arches. No buckling! So now I might try a winter scene while my confidence is up.

Christmas Card

Well, this is my first attempt at painting a Christmas card. It is from the book Fresh and Easy Watercolor for Beginners by Bonnie Frederico. I definitely need more practice before it's ready to send!



I think I need to learn how to use my scanner, too!

A New Blog

Hi all! I've decided to start a blog dedicated to my newest passion, watercolor painting. Since I'm a beginner, I thought this would be a great way to chronical my progress. Please understand, it will be very difficult for me to post my stuff, because I don't like any of it, but I've been told that many painters feel that way. Seems we can be a self critical bunch!

I may post some of my photographs along the way, since I am a photographer.
So, to begin my new venture, here's my first paintings.

Tree Doodles from The Interactive CD


From Watercolor Techniques for the Beginner by Louise Jackson
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From a reference book


another from the Louise Jackson book


this is copied from a Kathleen Denis print


and Mother's Day cards