Flowers on Fabriano

When I first tried painting on Fabriano Artistico cold pressed watercolor paper, I didn't enjoy it at all and kept sticking with Arches. However, having given Fabriano another try recently, I got added evidence that working with any art materials can be fun. It is simply the matter of finding the right approach to discover their potential. So I'll definitely be coming back to this paper from time to time.

Rainy days melancholy

It's raining again and according to the forecast, there will be more soggy days ahead. The air will stay moist; early morning ribbons of mist will be swirling between mossy trees and creeping over the damp grass. This weekend I'm gonna stay warm indoors, having plenty to occupy myself, like painting, reading or trying new baking recipes. Thinking about how nice it would be to have a cute fluffy cat purring on my knees. And what about your plans? Whatever your weekend will look like - I hope you enjoy it.

A sneak peek into my watercolor storage book

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Little Pumpkins

Every autumn I stock up on cute little pumpkins and gourds which can fit the palm of my hand. Lasting for several months, they make perfect home decorations, not to mention them being great models for painting:) 12''x9'' on Fabriano watercolor paper.

The Rowan Tree

I saw this beautiful rowan while visiting Leavenworth, a small town on the east side of Cascade Mountains. It was a warm September day and leaves had just barely started to turn colors. Gentle autumn sun showed through the clouds, making the place glow with a soft golden haze, so I decided that using wet-on-wet technique for my painting would be the best way to capture that enchanting light and atmosphere.

Roses

Summer flowers painted in fall colors. This is exactly how the rainy autumn behind my window looks like right now: rich greens and orange with a slight hint of gray to them. 10x7 on Arches watercolor paper.