Matches & Buttons

A new technique I learned was to use different materials as stencils. For the matches' background I used this type of wire tape and a cardboard doily for the button's background. Neither turned out great, but with a little less wet paint and a slower speed, I could see how this might look good. The buttons are just deformed.

Veggie Sketches

I would like to do more watercolor sketches. I love it when artists have a loose style, but I cannot seem to grasp it. Maybe sketching with watercolor pencils will help.

Radish

I whipped out this cute, little radish. Why do some paintings come out so much better, with what feels like less effort?

Lunchtime Watercolor

On my lunch break, I took my watercolors out to the park across the street and just had fun with my paints.

Onion & Garlic

For my watercolor homework this week, I tried my hand at painting an onion and a garlic. Neither of them turned out as fabulous as I'd hoped, but it's the first time I tried painting these. Next time will be even better.

Peppers

I do not enjoy eating peppers, but they were fun to paint. I originally wanted to keep a distinct highlight on the peppers, as in the top photo. Unfortunately, I ended up painting over them.