The Shoppers

"The Shoppers", 5x7" watercolor

I recently had a foot surgery and have been in a cast and unable to put any weight on my foot. Thus I haven't been able to stand and paint at my easel for the past three weeks. However, watercolors are the perfect solution. I can sit at my kitchen table and paint for hours on end. 

I have enjoyed getting back into the swing of painting in this odorless medium which requires minimal cleanup. I started out in watercolors many, many years ago and loved it, but didn't think the colors were screaming loud enough so I switched to oils. I'm sure I'll continue to work in oils once I am back on my feet, but may very well continue playing with watercolor. 

Hmm...perhaps I should also try finger painting? 

Here is my tiny portable setup. I love this compact little Windsor Newton product which makes art a breeze when I am traveling. 

The reference for this photo was posted on DailyPaintworks as a challenge painting.

Thanks for stopping to view my work. 

nancy

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San Miguel Rooftop Terrace

"San Miguel Rooftop Terrace", 5x7" watercolor
TO OWN

I painted this piece a year ago while visiting in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. This ancient world-heritage site with it's cobblestone roads is filled with beautiful rooftop terraces and surrounded by mountains and lush gardens. What an inspiring place to paint. 

I chose to take watercolors as my media for painting. I was afraid my oils would never get there, or would be difficult to transport on the plane. 

I hadn't painted in watercolor for many, many years but was quite pleased with how quickly it all came back...kind of like riding a bike.

Thanks for viewing,

nancy

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