Category Archives: watercolor

Cats: Yaman

PS.  Yaman had a skin issue; that is why the bandage. I’ve been getting questions. I hope this two-page watercolor of Yaman has finally taught me a lesson, and it has nothing to do with the quality of Hahnemühle’s Nostalgie … Continue reading

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ANTS: And a Fall!

As I said in an earlier post, in past, the ants have done a little bit of investigating, they have come in, walked about.  We gave them an offering up in the reception room of brown sugar water and they … Continue reading

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St. Stephen’s Cathedral, Hvar, Croatia

Our Virtual Sketchwalk group on Facebook visited Croatia, and the island of Hvar.  I chose to sketch St. Stephen’s Cathedral, located at the eastern end of the city square of Hvar. The eight-hundred year old cathedral is a blend of … Continue reading

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Christmas in July, a Challenge!

Teagan has challenged us to create posts about Christmas in July in Teagan Geneviene’s Christmas in July  blog hop! ☾ To get in the spirit, we put up a huge cut-out poster of a tree… and added curly bits of … Continue reading

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ANTS GO MARCHING!

Pleeeze excuse the photographs… It is next to impossible for an amateur like me to get good images of largely white paper!  So there is ghosting of shadow.  Oh well! We have an ant invasion of EPIC proportions. Because of … Continue reading

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Kill Winter with Orange

“KILL WINTER WITH ORANGE!” For those of you not involved in the fountain pen community, this is a rallying cry that begins in February, and many posts of orange pens are posted. I’ve been thinking about this concept in a … Continue reading

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Tools: New Watercolor, a Test Palette

I’ve been a little depressed lately, some for “good” reasons but some because I-don’t-know.  The world has gone mad, and I’ve been journaling about it to get to the truth of it.  I think talking about it helps others and … Continue reading

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Laguna: Cliff Drive

Continuing my sketchbook on early memories of moving to Laguna Beach, California. When I was a girl I was known as Debbie Beck. The first place we lived IN Laguna was in the gold apartments on Cliff Drive, which was … Continue reading

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Favorite Grey Tee

I have a favorite grey tee shirt from Bass & Co that is as old as my marriage. It is on its last legs, and I am grieving.  I cannot find another one like it ANYWHERE and it is so … Continue reading

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An Opal Grey Face

He was looking down, and the bit of his face under the hat intriguing.  I used Robert Oster’s Australian Opal Grey ink, which was also a good match for his grey hair. ☾ Hahnemühle Bamboo Carnet de Voyage pad, Chesapeake … Continue reading

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Laguna: Overlook

Continuing my sketchbook on early memories of moving to Laguna Beach, California. When I was a girl I was known as Debbie Beck. My mom and I took walks along the cliffs overlooking Main Beach and also the rocky “beaches” … Continue reading

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Laguna: Crystal Cove

When I was a kid, and then later when I was at college, I knew I was almost home when Crystal Cove came into view. Depending upon the season (yes, California has seasons but you have to be a Californian … Continue reading

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Sleepy Izzee

Izzee at her most peaceful, asleep on a chair on a fuzzy. Usually she is a force of movement, always investigating, causing trouble, pushing where she doesn’t belong.  I would never characterize her a sweet — though she has her … Continue reading

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USk: Studio View

I recently participated in something on IG and won’t participate with that group again.  For those who run groups, and I do, it is important to make sure everyone in a group you run gets feedback from you (unless no … Continue reading

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California Poppies

Home, home, home… Cheery orange poppies used to cover the hills in Laguna Beach. I love them.  Maybe cuz I am a native California gurl Maybe cuz they are one of my favorite colors.  Handbook Journal watercolor square, De Atramentis … Continue reading

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Posies: Eucalyptus Blossoms

I grew up with lovely Eucalyptus, though I remember the blossoms being a bit more orange than the image I sketched from.  I love them, as they are home home home! Happy May Day!  I am ready for spring! ☾ … Continue reading

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Posies: Yellow Magnolia

This image of yellow magnolia blossoms ends the 8-inch square Handbook Journal! I like the Handbook Journals, I just love Hahnemühle Journals more.  I tried Handbook Journals when I needed to bump up an order for free shipping and I … Continue reading

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Posies: Pink Poppies

I think they are a type of poppy;  I saw an image and painted it! Played with an abstract background. ☾ Hahnemühle Watercolour Journal, De Atramentis Document Urban Grey ink in Pentel Aquash waterbrushes, De Atramentis Document Brown ink in … Continue reading

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