Little Winter Studies: Da Birch

Watercolors • Hot Press Paper • 4" x 6"

My Watercolor Class is creating cards this week!
We are working on both cold and hot press paper, with the understanding these small images are to be done loose and fast, you know, sketches. I did these four in about 2 1/2 hrs, watching the Lions win (barely) yesterday. The theme or subject is birches.
I'm hoping to get everyone (including myself) to do a lot more of these, improving our compositions and color palette, with the bonus of creating a great watercolor journal or awesome mini gifts like cards or small paintings for friends and families. Hey, my classes are through Saline Community Ed,
Thursdays, 10am - 1:15pm, at Liberty School. And you can sign up on line, www.salineonline.org!

Third in the Tree Huggers Series

Titmouse • Watercolor • 5"x 7"

Titmouse Puffed • Watercolor • 5"x 7"

Haven't decided yet which of the two Titmouses, ah, Titmice, er, Titmoui will be part of the set, but the reason I chose it was because I've never seen one on the ground, same with chickadees.
Hmmm, they may be next.

Sea Turtle in Flight

Sea Turtle in Flight • Watercolor • 11" x 17"

I was having a little trouble finishing this one, when my good friend Holly Losee reminded me I had a deeper background color on the turtle I made for her. Waited a couple a days, kept looking at it, and agreed it needed a little more color. Thanks Holly. Its always nice to get another persons perspective.

A Lovely Bunch...

Title: Lovely Bunch • Watercolor • 11" x 14"

I was bragging how I had completed 5 or 6 paintings in a row, well I then proceeded to screw up just about as many, at least I'm still pushing 50-50. I'm trying to create some works for Florida, this is the first attempt at coconuts in many years, and I enjoyed the hell out of it! I'm starting another right away! I've created a few other paintings, and will post them over the next couple days. Keep watching friends!!