Living in North Carolina in 1977, we lived near the beach. I would dig my own little pool in the wet sand, but couldn't figure out why the water would disappear when I poured the seawater from my bucket. When the waves came crashing in, I screamed in terror fearing that I would be swept away. Maybe I perished in a tsunami in a former life?
Showing posts with label North Carolina. Show all posts
Showing posts with label North Carolina. Show all posts
Wednesday, May 17, 2017
Memories Journal #1
My watercolor sketchbook collection won't stop growing. I just purchased another Bee Creative watercolor book now made with 100% cotton. This is far superior (IMHO) to the 25% cotton paper. It is an 8 X 8 book with 30 sheets, and feels very high quality for the price.
This new journal will focus on haikus that describe memories I have of various places traveled or lived in. Some of these memories aren't necessarily good ones, but definitely shaped me. Most of us are trying to forget those less than perfect memories that bring back pain, but as time goes on, we realize that pain made us better, stronger, or happier.
#1 in my book takes place in 1975ish, living in rural North Carolina in an old single wide trailer with my mom, grandma and uncle who was just 10 years my senior. Money and space were tight, but I just remember having my family.
Saturday, April 15, 2017
Watercolor landscapes
What I appreciate about watercolor painting is you can use a heavy wet media sketchbook instead of canvas being the best option for gouache, acrylic or oil. These two were done in my Bee Creative Watercolor Journal, which I absolutely love. Paints are from M. Graham & Co., as I love the vibrancy of these paints.
Hollyhocks in England |
Twilight in the Outer Banks |
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