“Fighting Fish (They’re Married)”
watercolor, collage and ink on paper.
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Once I do a piece I like, I tend to do several more in the same vein… color palette, subject matter, etc. Just exploring the media, seeing where it goes, seeing if I can actually duplicate the feeling or mood of the original, or perhaps a new series will be born. I don’t know if I will do more after this or stop here… we’ll see!
I’m not sure if I’m finished with this flower one yet.
I should also confess that I have three or four more watercolor starts on my table that I’m “afraid” to draw on with the ink. For whatever reason I am blocked about them… I’ll push through. I will.
I’ve also realized lately that almost all the artwork I make is very small and essentially studies for larger paintings (paintings that I never get around to doing). Perhaps when I move to Seattle I will have a studio that feels “bigger”, and I’ll do bigger work. Maybe!
I love the white ink on things. It is a really neat combination that we tend to forget until we see it again. It is light and refreshing. I can’t wait to see where you take it…
When I started art school, I was working VERY small, and my teachers all wanted me to go BIG! When I did, I couldn’t make much. I like small, and anyway, small sells better for me. YMMV!
I love these…you work is always so unique.
Hey Miss Carla…how are ya? I really love the white ink pieces you’ve been doing lately. They are SO awesome!
Hi Carla- Madison and I had the best time in your class at Art Unraveled. Thank you for your kindness. I can’t wait to use some of the techniques you taught us.
Good luck on your book, can’t wait to see it!
I love all these dots. I’ve been obsessed with circles and dots lately, using them in everything, all over, to excess I am sure 🙂
Thanks for stopping by my blog. And yeah, it would be amazing to have you at Valley Ridge 😉 I feel sure it will be great fun.
xoxo