So... it turns out... I'm not so good at watercolors... yet:) I sure am good at too-muchery , which just happens to be the enemy of watercolors. I'm going to take a 'less is more' approach on my next try. Also, after working with a brush for a couple of hours - I've gained back the appreciation for command Z. Not so easy to 'redo' without it.
I love your watercolours! Why would you say "too-muchery" is an enemy? I think it´s so nice to see how an established artist, with an established style, works with another medium - and your transition to watercolour was great, I think.
But I´m with you a 100% on the command-z thing. I guess we only understand it when we don´t have it! :)
(then again, mistakes when painting are so good, aren´t they?)
I find that my brain automatically thinks "command Z" when I do anything wrong- like spill a drink or burn some food! Ha Ha! I think I've been using computers for way too long!
Really nice watercolors! A person told me a long time ago that if your lucky you will be good at several things or great at one thing. Your vector work is fantastic and you have made such a great style with it!
I wish I was as "not so good" at watercolours as you! These are just gorgeous. Whata great blog you have here. full of colour and life. Really like it. x
I think your watercolours are great. I work a lot with them and I prefer watercolour out of the tube, like Windsor Newton and brands like that. Payne's grey and yellow green are my favorite!
Wow! good job with the water colors.
ReplyDeleteI think you're very good at watercolors. The paintings are lovely. I'm with you on the "undo" command. I wish my mouth had it sometimes!
ReplyDeleteI love them, especially the kitty. But I do think the clean vector lines of color work really well with your style, especially on patterns…
ReplyDeleteI think it looks GREAT!
ReplyDeleteI love your watercolours! Why would you say "too-muchery" is an enemy? I think it´s so nice to see how an established artist, with an established style, works with another medium - and your transition to watercolour was great, I think.
ReplyDeleteBut I´m with you a 100% on the command-z thing. I guess we only understand it when we don´t have it! :)
(then again, mistakes when painting are so good, aren´t they?)
Please show us more soon!
I find that my brain automatically thinks "command Z" when I do anything wrong- like spill a drink or burn some food! Ha Ha! I think I've been using computers for way too long!
ReplyDeleteYour water colours are lovely :)
I know what you mean - I wish there was an "undo" function for painting & crafting sometimes! Your experiment looks great to me!
ReplyDeleteReally nice watercolors! A person told me a long time ago that if your lucky you will be good at several things or great at one thing. Your vector work is fantastic and you have made such a great style with it!
ReplyDeletesoo sweet. i think whatever medium YOU attempt, the outcome will be fab!
ReplyDeleteI love love love these, especially the three adorable girls. More watercolours please!
ReplyDeleteWow - they look pretty amazing to me! Love the cat.
ReplyDeleteHelen, I absolutely love the top picture!
ReplyDeleteawww.. you're too hard on yourself, I think they're great! And yes.. I have opted for the ctrl z option lately too, much less cleaning up as well!
ReplyDeleteIf those are the ones that aren't so good and you need to "get rid" of them I'll take them from you :) I think they are awesome!
ReplyDeleteHaha I'm right there with Charisa, because they look fantastic and so cute.
ReplyDeleteI love command Z! But you don't need it these look great!
ReplyDeleteI like those, they're good!
ReplyDeleteI wish I was as "not so good" at watercolours as you! These are just gorgeous. Whata great blog you have here. full of colour and life. Really like it.
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Oh, I love your blog!
ReplyDeleteNice, a touch of the 1950...
I´m a illustrator too!
I think these pieces are wonderful!
ReplyDeleteI think these are lovely, it's amazing how it changes the look and feel of your work.
ReplyDeleteI love the look of your style, done in watercolor. I think you did a great job for just experimenting. Your art is so happy and fun.
ReplyDeleteI think your watercolours are great. I work a lot with them and I prefer watercolour out of the tube, like Windsor Newton and brands like that. Payne's grey and yellow green are my favorite!
ReplyDeleteyour water colour is great! But I know what you mean about Command Z - I often think how great it would be if it actually worked in real life too! Jx
ReplyDeleteI like them. I know...when I draw with acrylics sometimes I think "I need command Z!" Command Z is real magic!
ReplyDeleteGolly. I think they are wonderful!
ReplyDeleteLove, love, LOVE! I love the quality of your painting and the lightheartedness of your illustrations!
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