Cherries on White

Watercolor on Arches Hot Press Bright White, 2.5” x 3.5.”

 I’ve used hot press paper before, but don’t recall having an issue with how the paint is absorbed, because I had a lot of trouble blending and moving color around in general. 

Strawberries in Fiesta

 It’s been a long time since I’ve felt like painting. I drew this out about 2 weeks ago and fretted about how to paint a strawberry which led me to avoid painting altogether. This was a struggle for sure, but I’m satisfied with the outcome.

Watercolor on Arches Natural White 100% Cotton Rough, 2.5” x 3.5” 

Figment

 I drew this out a few weeks ago, but just got around to carving it today. I want something I can use as a base for experimenting with different techniques. 

When I went to ink it for the first time, I grabbed a tube of oil based ink accidentally. What a mess. I realized by the 3rd awful attempt to print that something was wrong. It took forever to clean up, thank goodness I had Dawn dish detergent. I tossed that damned tube.

I saw things I wasn’t happy with and did a revised version, so there are only 10 of the first, 1 in oil I’m keeping to remember the shit show.

Image is approximately 3” x 5”