Two of Reeds

Another of my psuedo-tarot cards. This was intended to be a nice calm turquoise but I messed up the initial wash so I decided to go full on tie-die. About 5.5 inches by 7.5 inches. Winsor and Newton HP Professional watercolor paper.

Cattails Painting

I haven’t been happy with most of my watercolor efforts this last week. Partly because I was deliberately keeping them simple while trying out some new techniques and colors. Anyhow this one I am happy with. It’s a continuation of my cattail obsession. for me this is a very loose style, something I’m working on.… Continue reading Cattails Painting

Harold Thurman Whitman Quote

“Don’t ask yourself what the world needs – ask yourself what makes you come alive, and then go do it. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.”- Harold Thurman Whitman

Solar Wheel

Just a quick sketch playing with colors and trying for “looseness”. Overall I like it but I’m always nervous about intense colors. I’m never sure how they will be seen by others. But then I remind myself of all the hideous color schemes I’ve seen in art museums. About three inches in diameter on Winsor… Continue reading Solar Wheel

New Cattail Painting/Design

I’m going to call this done. This is an old design that I wanted to redo in Daniel Smith watercolors and on Winsor and Newton professional paper. . #illustration #art #instadraw #drawing #symbolism #art #instaart #draw #instaartist #creativity #beautiful #artistsofinstagram #creativelife #dreamlike #surreal #beauty #dream #daydreaming #instadraw #plant #cattail #watercolor #artnouveau #artdeco

Rolling Hills

Lots of mistakes on this one, but overall I’m happy with it.Title: “Rolling Hills”Fluid 100 HP PaperAlbrecht Durer watercolor pencilsDaniel Smith Watercolor sticksCarbon PencilMechanical Pencil

Hear That Long Snake Moan

I first read Michael Ventura’s essay, “Hear That Long Snake Moan” over twenty years ago.  I just had occasion to reread it.  It’s good when something from that long ago still has the power to move me.