Watercolor?

I was reading Vicki's blog the other day and she linked to an entry on another blog in which the author posted a still life photograph and challenged people to paint it.

I have some watercolors, and some watercolor paper, but I never, ever actually do watercolors. I figured it would be a challenge, all right, so I shrugged and got out the equipment.

It's true, I'm no watercolorist. 

From Painting?

It was sort of fun, although about halfway through I contemplated calling it a failed experiment and never speaking of it again. I forced myself to soldier on, though, and in the end it's ... finished, at least. I might actually try my hand at the watercolors again here and there because much like the gesture drawings, I think it's good for me to stretch my boundaries.

Comments

[Vickiholdwick.blogspot.com]

Oh, Ursula,

I'm so glad I posted my attempt. Yours is beautiful; you sure look like a watercolorist to me.

I'm trying again very slowly with watercolor pencils.

xoxo

[Silverwomanstudio.blogspot.com]

I always say I can do watercolor but I am not a watercolorist. Great start.

[Daniel Kent]

You should see my first attempt at watercolor. You never would, and it is long gone. You are a natural. Give it a chance.

[Kazumiwannabe.blogspot.com]

Lovely watercolor, the leaves are very well done!

[Caatje W.]

I a painting in watercolor of mine turned out like that I'd be pretty damn proud of myself! ;-)

[Sherry Massey]

I think it is wonderful and much better than I could ever do (and alas, watercolor is my first love and the one medium I used over and over). I wouldn't call this a failure at all. I think it is beautiful!

[Margaret Caton]

I think that you must certainly do more water clours - if this is your first then you are well ahead!

[Nancy Tasker]

Very nicely done! You might want to consider doing a lot more watercolor paintings! nancy

[Alex Tan]

Beautifully drawn! I simply can't believe that this isn't your first watercolor drawing. You did it like a seasoned artist! I say you should keep doing it =)

[Cathy Holtom]

I think you've done very well. I'd say persevere with watercolour, mine is a love/hate relationship with them too!

[Creativesqueblog.wordpress.com]

Wow, if that was your first time using watercolours, then I'm seriously impressed! Plus, I think you've got the right attitude to trying something new and sticking with it. Well done :-)