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.
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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.
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
Posted by: Vickiholdwick.blogspot.com | 07/21/2011 at 09:36 AM
I always say I can do watercolor but I am not a watercolorist. Great start.
Posted by: Silverwomanstudio.blogspot.com | 07/21/2011 at 05:27 PM
You should see my first attempt at watercolor. You never would, and it is long gone. You are a natural. Give it a chance.
Posted by: Daniel Kent | 07/21/2011 at 07:43 PM
Lovely watercolor, the leaves are very well done!
Posted by: Kazumiwannabe.blogspot.com | 07/22/2011 at 12:45 AM
I a painting in watercolor of mine turned out like that I'd be pretty damn proud of myself! ;-)
Posted by: Caatje W. | 07/22/2011 at 02:31 AM
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!
Posted by: Sherry Massey | 07/22/2011 at 03:35 AM
I think that you must certainly do more water clours - if this is your first then you are well ahead!
Posted by: Margaret Caton | 07/22/2011 at 08:44 AM
Very nicely done! You might want to consider doing a lot more watercolor paintings! nancy
Posted by: Nancy Tasker | 07/22/2011 at 09:23 AM
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 =)
Posted by: Alex Tan | 07/22/2011 at 02:10 PM
I think you've done very well. I'd say persevere with watercolour, mine is a love/hate relationship with them too!
Posted by: Cathy Holtom | 07/23/2011 at 12:49 AM
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 :-)
Posted by: Creativesqueblog.wordpress.com | 07/23/2011 at 12:47 PM