Watercolor journaling ART

"Watercolor is like a conversation between

the artist and the water." - Unknown

Watercolor in happy mail 

Watercolorflowers

So many ideas and journaling stuff you 

can create with watercolor

Watercolor art journal

"Watercolor is a lifetime pursuit. It's like a bird flying in the sky. It doesn't know where it's going but it's flying." - Hokusa

"Watercolor is a technique you can't completely

control, which is wonderful." - Edgar Whitney

A beautiful gift to someone spesial

"Watercolor is a love affair with light." - Vincent van Gogh

"Where flowers bloom, so does hope." - Lady Bird Johnson

Watercolor indexcard no 57 

Watercolor on envelopes 

"Flowers are like friends; they bring color to your world." - Unknown

"Happiness held is the seed; happiness shared is the flower." - John Harrigan

A little journey in my watercolor world from my 

past work. It is time to start on something new

 

Handmade watercolor art journal

Creating a handmade watercolor art journal can be a rewarding and creative project.

Try out new tings, new colors, and maybe add words, poems and quotes.

I also used it for collage with handpainted watercolor flowers and butterflies.

I used an old cereal box, panted white and decorated. 

Because watercolor actually moves on the paper, it is the most active of all mediums, almost a performance art.

Nita Engle

Watercolor and pen

is cool to try

Loose watercolor and mixed media

Watercolors is the first and the last thing an artist does.

Willem de Kooning

I have been doodling with ink and watercolor on paper all my life. It's my way of stirring up my imagination to see what I find hidden in my head. I call the results dream pictures, fantasy sketches, and even brain-sharpenin g exercises.

Maurice Sendak

Words are small shapes in the gorgeous chaos of the world. ... they bring the world into focus, they corral ideas, they hone thoughts, they paint watercolors of perception.

Diane Ackerman

Cutouts

Whimsical flowers and paint on envelopes, write some words, poems or diary notes. Make it personal, make it your artwork. 

Creating a handmade watercolor art journal allows you to combine your love for painting with the joy of journaling, resulting in a personalized and meaningful keepsake that you can treasure for years to come. Have fun experimenting with different painting techniques and styles as you fill your journal with beauty and creativity!

More to see on my instagram

https://www.instagram.com/janemonicatvedtart/reels/

 

Just living is not enough. One must have sunshine, freedom, and a little flower.

Me må jo leva litt, og trena litt.

Carpe diem

 Together, sunshine, freedom, and a little flower remind us to seek out the things that nourish our souls, uplift our spirits, and make life truly worth living. They encourage us to cultivate a sense of gratitude, curiosity, and wonder in our daily lives, embracing each moment with open arms and an appreciation for the beauty that surrounds us.

Loose watercolor flowers & bird with a red heart

 

My Loose watercolor flower art i recent did. I am Blending Realism with Fantasy in my artwork,. blending elements of the natural world with imaginative flourishes. Allowing my creativity to flow freely as I merge the beauty of nature with the enchantment of fantasy.

It looks nice in a frame

“I don’t ask for the meaning of the song of a bird or the rising of the sun on a misty morning. There they are, and they are beautiful.” — Pete Hamill

“Birds are a miracle because they prove to us there is a finer, simpler state of being which we may strive to attain.” — Douglas Coupland

 “The bird dares to break the shell, then the shell breaks open and the bird can fly openly. This is the simplest principle of success. You dream, you dare and you fly.” — Israelmore Ayivor

Tips on how to use reference photos for your watercolor painting

My very first watercolorpaint where I used a reference photo.

"The good watercolors take a lifetime - plus a half an hour."

- Toni Onley.

 Using reference photos of flowers for flower paintings is a fantastic way to capture their beauty and intricacies with accuracy. Here's how to make the most of reference photos when painting flowers:

Choose High-Quality Photos: Select reference photos that are clear, well-lit, and high-resolution. This ensures that you can see the details of the flowers, such as petal texture, color variations, and subtle shadows, which will aid in creating a realistic painting.

Consider Composition: Pay attention to the composition of the reference photo. Look for interesting angles, perspectives, and arrangements of flowers that will translate well into a painting. You may need to crop or edit the photo to achieve the desired composition.

study the Lighting: Examine the lighting in the reference photo, as it will influence the mood and atmosphere of your painting. Note where the light source is coming from and how it affects the shadows, highlights, and overall tonal values of the flowers.

Observe Color and Texture: Study the colors and textures of the flowers in the reference photo. Notice the subtle variations in hue, saturation, and value, as well as any patterns or markings on the petals. This will help you accurately mix paint colors and recreate the texture of the flowers in your painting.

Focus on Details: Pay attention to the details of the flowers, such as the shape of the petals, the arrangement of the stamens and pistils, and any imperfections or irregularities. These details contribute to the realism and authenticity of your painting.

Capture the Essence: While it's essential to capture the details of the flowers, also aim to capture their essence and beauty. Focus on conveying the delicate shapes, graceful curves, and vibrant colors that make each flower unique and captivating.

Use Multiple Photos: Don't feel limited to using just one reference photo. Experiment with combining elements from different photos or creating composite images to achieve the desired composition and visual impact in your painting.

Add Your Creative Touch: While reference photos provide valuable guidance, don't be afraid to interpret and interpret them in your own way. Use your artistic intuition and creativity to infuse your painting with your unique style, expression, and interpretation of the flowers.

By using reference photos effectively, you can enhance your flower paintings with accuracy, depth, and realism, while also infusing them with your own artistic vision and creativity, Or you can make them totally abstract and naive. But anyway, they give inspiration and joy. Be creactive.