08.13.09
Watercolor painting is a fun adventure.
Whenever I need a little “me” time, I take out my Art Instruction books for inspiration on maybe a new painting or to improve on an idea that I started but not finished. Usually, my paintings are never really finished, they are just stepping stones. One drawing or painting becomes a new one with a little modification. Yesterday, I had some quiet time with the book Watercolor 1, Learn the Basics of Watercolor Painting by Caroline Linscott from Walter Foster Publishing.
Although I have been painting with watercolor for more years than I like to admit, this book is a nice review and gives me inspiration to try something new. Sometimes, I can get so wrapped up trying to make a “perfect painting” that I lose sight that this is supposed to be fun. As Caroline says in the introduction,
“The unique properties of watercolor make it an exciting, spontaneous, and interesting medium.” Caroline Linscott.
