These are a few of the photos I have selected from my photo library. They all have some element of watercolor painting in which I want to improve. I have about 60 of them, so over the next several months, you will be seeing my efforts. The owl I would like to paint loosely [EEK!!] alla prima. How to interpret the frost on a fallen leaf. Grass in watercolor - I think there have been books written about that difficult watercolor subject. Of course, improving my techniques at interpreting animal hair and fur. And fire - I have never painted a flame before. So it goes ...
My other push is getting my art seen and purchased. I have been consulting with a career counsellor for the past several months [dental hygiene opportunities in B.C. are non-existent] and we are working on a plan to get my art noticed. Like most artists, I would really rather paint than go out and drum up business, but that is what I must do to make my art viable.
As always and ever, please leave your comments. They are much appreciated!!!
Good luck getting your work out there and finding your audience. It's tough and marketing ourselves is not easy; but who knows us better than we? Thanks for commenting on my blog...my work in progress is a very difficult one.
ReplyDeletelook forward to seeing your loose owl ..goodluck with all your goals and marketing looks and sounds like you have many ref to work from ... ... happy 2012 to you katharyn
ReplyDeleteIt's nice to have projects, Kathryn! I am very interesting in the goals you set for your painting technique, also I am trying to develop some improving paths for my painting, so I am very interested in what my blogger friends are planning to do ... and as for having your art seen and purchased, I give you my best wishes and encouragements to continue on this way, because your paintings really deserve it!
ReplyDeleteGood luck with getting your art more noticeable and sold!
ReplyDeleteNow to make you laugh - at first glance I thought that leaf was a dead bat :)
All very interesting, looking forward to seeing these new watercolor paintings. The owl is my fav, did YOU shoot the photo of him? I think that to get your art sold, is the dream of all of artists, wish you all the luck in the world.
ReplyDeleteI always wanted to learn to paint a fire well. I have so many pictures of cool looking fires. Best of luck with your new endevours! Looking forward to seeing more of your work :)
ReplyDeleteThese pictures are great and surely will help anyone improve. I am sure your art will get noticed quickly and earn you a lot of business.
ReplyDeleteMy best wishes for the new year.
Vinayak
WOW your photos have inspired me too!! Can't wait to see what you do with them. You know I've never tried fire either, guess I'll have to one day. ;) I wish you the best of luck with your art business. It'll happen, takes loads of hard work (which you can do) and talent (which you have) but you can do it! :)
ReplyDeleteOh that dreaded word 'Loosely', one which I have never managed to achieve! I can see why you are inspired - I can't wait to see what's coming up!
ReplyDeleteThat owl is great - I'm looking forward to seeing what you do with him! Good luck (- I do admire your positive goal setting and am taking notes!)
ReplyDeleteLove the owl, can't wait to see what you do with him! Good luck!
ReplyDeleteI too love the owl Kathryn....i'll look forward to seeing your work... and it certainly deserves to be out there where people can buy it...I wish you all the best for 2012 and your art, along with my thanks for all the support you've shown me...
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That owl looks like an interesting subject!! I know you'll do a terrific job with that one! I wish you luck in selling your paintings...with your talent you shouldn't have a problem!!
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