THREE THINGS Issue 07

THING ONE

Believe it or not, there is actually a World Watercolor Month!    

Hooray for JULY when we can paint everyday with watercolors - which of course you can do anytime, but it’s great to have a prompt to keep you at it! What’s more, it’s an awesome opportunity to be brave and post online what you’re painting (#worldwatercolormonth).  I've found that joining an event such as this helps to keep me painting consistently, which is the best way to improve my skill level. It’s not too late to join me - here’s a quick video with some info if you're interested: video 

I'm thinking of doing flowers everyday but we'll see if I can come up with 31!

                          

THING TWO

When I first started painting with “real” watercolors a decade ago, I was introduced to the Seattle based product called “Daniel Smith”.  In 1976, founder Dan Smith started his art materials business with a vision to leave the world a better place.  He saw his company as his contribution to beauty here on earth and I agree!  I am still using these wonderful watercolors years on and as a loyal fan, I would highly recommend giving them a try.

 

            


*Worth mentioning - I strongly prefer to spell watercolor, “watercolour” but since someone in America invented both World Watercolor Day and Daniel Smith paint, I feel obligated to spell it their way (for July anyways :)


THING THREE
Sticking with the theme for July, check out this "water colour". 
The sky is pretty amazing as well and I promise there was no editing!

                        

Yesterday we sailed home from a wonderful weekend getaway on this little section of the Pacific (Active Pass).

Well that's it for July. I hope you consider dabbling in watercolour even if you don't pursue the whole month challenge.  I'm happy to help, so reach out if you'd like some tips to get started. 
 

Artfully yours,
Glenna