Good morning, everyone!

Ohhh, thank you Exploring Religions class for blessing me with an hour of meditation this morning! I feel so content, calm, and rested. Perfect for some peaceful blogging time. I have my latest pieces for illustration on hand, 10 architecture watercolor pieces. Okay, nine to be precise. I didn't realize we could use other photo references and I was out of ideas. *shrug* Next assignment, no problem reaching the goal--we can choose the subject matter? Hello, colorful portraits! :D

Anyway, Rusty gave me an interesting hint in the use of watercolor this morning: be intentionally random. I do believe that is that most oxi-moronic thing anyone has ever said to me. XD I mean, yes, I know this free medium is liberating, and not paying attention to detail is key, but even when I try NOT to be tight, I end up doing it anyway. It must just be plugged into my internal wiring, I suppose. No matter how I try to shake it, it keeps resurfacing. I'll get it. One of these days . . .

I's excited to include ink into these next watercolor pieces! That will make things much more doable, I think. The neat freak in me is pleased, even though I am trying to beat her over the head with tubes of washable paint at the moment. It's an adventure, for certain. Only time will tell.

Cheers all! Have a good day!

My watercolor buildings! Some turned out quite well (for me) while others are still lacking. I do feel more comfortable, like  I am improving to a certain extent. 

Exercise in class this morning. Flowers. Pretty. I enjoy the first and third (the purple monochromatic)  but not too crazy about the second, The red was meant to accentuate the piece . . . I think it failed. XD Practice, practice, practice.