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Friday, July 21, 2023

Paint and Dine in Watercolor

Thursday evening was the paint and dine at the 602 Brew Pub on Main.  There weren't many artists there.  I took watercolors to practice and also because there aren't many things to carry.  I did forget the regular brushes which I wanted to use on the bigger paper.  I had to use the waterbrushes and with water always in the brush it is hard to use dry brush to remove color or make narrow lines.  I added a bit of ink for this reason.  All in all, I like it.

Blues in Water
Watercolor on Arches Watercolor paper
9 x 12 inches

I did the same painting for a card for Joanna's birthday in 2015.  It was about 5 x 7 inches.  I used it for my reference.  

https://jocastilloartblog.blogspot.com/2015/07/belated-happy-birthday-to-joanna-and.html

 


In some ways the card is better.  I think it is more spontaneous, so fresher looking.  The photo color is not as good from an old post.  It was probably a photo instead of a scan.   I like the background better, maybe it was real brushes and water instead of waterbrushes. 


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I Grew up in a small town , Magdalena, New Mexico. I enjoy art and the pleasure other people get from my work. I always donate some of my sales and art to charities, especially for children. That started in Bolivia with Para los Niños. "I cannot pretend to feel impartial about colors. I rejoice with the brilliant ones and am genuinely sorry for the poor browns." -- Winston Churchill

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