Snook Haven Light, 5.5x8.75" watercolor, plein air
Let It Flow On the Go
Haven't posted since my September 30 sketchbook watercolors in 30 days but have used those sketches to produce studio work, translating watercolors into a large, studio paintings. That 30/30 time and energy wasn't wasted but instead helped energized my creative expression and output. Watercolor, gouache, even pastels have informed the way I paint with oils.
Thrilled to learn that watercolors are a quick and easy way to gather reference material for "serious" work, which means only taking a sketchpad and watercolor box into the field instead of more cumbersome oil painting equipment. And (bonus observation)... I can easily sketch almost anywhere, in my car (auto-painting), standing or sitting in public places (urban sketching), or blending in with tourists on the beach. I've become a stealth-sketcher!
I'm also becoming a minimalist, cutting watercolor supplies down small enough to tuck in a pocket or purse. Have sketchbook, brush, and paintbox always ready to travel... to let it flow on the go!
Painted at Snook Haven this morning with the Peace River Painters, a talented group of artists. Sat near the water with an Arches 7x10" watercolor block (140lb paper cold press) on my lap and happily splashed away. And when I pulled the masking tape off (love those clean edges)... I didn't hate it! Oh, happy day!
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