I think this watercolor is finished.
At least today. 😊
One of the hardest parts of painting is knowing when to stop. There’s always one more shadow to darken, one more detail to add, one more thing to tweak.
But sometimes the challenge is putting the brush down before you lose the freshness that made you love the painting in the first place.
So for now, I’m calling this one done.
What do you think? Is it finished?.
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This week’s class demo was a winter finch (likely a Pine Grosbeak).
We kept the background loose with watercolor and then layered colored pencil for the bird and branch. I love this combination — watercolor sets the mood, and colored pencil lets you slow down and build the details.
It’s always fun to see how surprised people are when pencil starts to feel like paint.
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In the middle of winter, I found myself craving warmth and light.
This little cactus, a sunlit wall, and a blue doorway felt like a small reminder of summer. 🌵☀️
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This little lime started as a class demo; just a warm-up, no pressure, no plan to finish it.
But I kept going, getting lost in the tiny details and subtle greens.
A good reminder that not every piece has to be a masterpiece.
Some are just for fun 🍋💚.
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#permissiontoplay
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#processoverproduct
#smallstudies
Meet Benny 🤍
A commissioned watercolor of a standard poodle with the sweetest, most expressive eyes. I loved capturing his spirit, and including the green front door of his home, a detail full of meaning. So grateful to paint animals who are still with us.
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Meet the little fawn who wandered into our garage over the summer. 🧡
I finally painted her a few weeks ago—and she ended up inspiring a new wildlife series.
She’s also my largest painting yet at 18x22 inches!
Hope she brings a bit of sweetness to your day.
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