Joyful Purpose

Free Gift for Autumn

Here is a bookmark that you can download and print out on watercolor paper ~

 

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Smashing Autumn Weekly PDFs for purchase

Not ready for an entire workshop but need a little something to inspire you?

Smashing Autumn Weekly PDF's available for download and purchase.

 

Each week contains images, prompts, quotes, links, and poetry on a autumnal subject.

15.00 each

Week 1 - Transformation

 

Week 2 - Leaves

 

Week 3 -Weaving

Week 4- Change in the Trees

Week 5- Harvest Moon

Upon receipt of payment the pdf file will be sent to you.  

Its a SWEET THING - carousel of colors

Here is my new palette ;)

it has 64 wells - deep wells

it is on a carosel so it spins

it has mixing palette inserts so you can take them out and wash them

it has a lid that covers it for protection

I started out by laying in my colors the way I wanted them.

Abashedly, I needeed to edit them as I have more than 64 ;)

then I used a sharpie and labeled the wells

they can hold a whole tube of watercolor paint and then some.

That's as far as I've gotten 

more to come ......

Take a Peek into some Smashing Journals

These student's Smashing Autumn Journals SMASH!

 

 

 

Jackpot!

 

50 Best Blogs for Watercolor Artists

I am smitten!

I stumbled upon Amber Alexander's work through Pinterest and am so happy I did!  I think her watercolors are amazing and I love the way she captures the spirit of the animal. 

Check out her many prints for sale - they are truly an inspiration!

and no she isn't a friend of mine, but sure wish she was!

Georgia on her mind

Chris Kalina's Georgia O'Keeffe Influence and what a beautiful one it is!

 

September's featured artist in "No More Excuses-Under the Influence"

is Georgia O'Keeffe.

 Here's a look inside my journal for the month.


 


What a wonder she was!!!

Ipads as a painting tool

My iPad is indespensible for my work.  I love to bring up images as references to line, detail and color.  I especially love that you can use your fingers to expand the image for a close up!

 

I can't live without ....

 Babyliss Pro

This little baby is tiny and light and the attachment on the end makes it perfect for drying layers of watercolor. It is no bigger than a paintbrush ;)

 

Where I sit most days ...

my essentials!