I painted one using the same technique I picked up from artist Julie Karlsson, using Black Mars Watercolor Ground over 9″ by 12″ Cold Pressed Paper. The second was done based on a photo of a baby polar bear waving hello and his mom trying to sleep a little.
Mars Black Watercolor Ground, then Gouache and Watercolor Paints
Watercolor over 9″ by 12′ Cold Pressed Paper
9″ by 12″ Gouache over Black Watercolor Ground (technique inspired by Artist Julie Karlsson)
Watercolor on 9″ by 12″ Cold Pressed Paper
Last week, I read an ad from Daniel Smith about an artist named Julie Karlsson who was promoting the use of Daniel Smith watercolor paints and watercolor ground. I have used watercolor ground but not a dark color. I ordered Mars Black but it did not arrive yet so I used white ground and dark blue as a background. Then I used several watercolor and gouache paints to come up with this scene of dolphins swimming at night.
12″ by 9″ Watercolor and Gouache over Cold Pressed Paper, Watercolor Ground and Star Blue Paint
This painting is based on a photo. This heron is looking forward to a crab dinner.
Watercolor and Gouache on 12″ by 9″ Cold Pressed Paper
Here is a scene of water rushing up against the sandy beach. It was missing something; my teacher, Joyce, suggested that I add a crab and so I did…
Watercolor on 12″ by 9″ Cold Pressed Paper
People liked my last painting of a Perrier bottle and another bottle. So this week, I set out a Penta water bottle and a glass of water on the same table on my balcony. This was done on 12″ by 9″ cold pressed paper using watercolor and a little gouache.
12″ by 9″ Watercolor on Cold Pressed Paper
This is my first attempt to paint water bottles and get the essence of transparency. Enjoy, while I go get something to drink!
9″ by 12″ watercolor and gouache on cold pressed paper
Here is a white horse running along a beach with splashing water. Watercolor, gouache, acrylic mix.
9″ by 12″ Watercolor, Gouache and Acrylic
This painting was based on a photo taken in Crandon Park.
Watercolor on 9″ by 12″ Paper
Watercolor on 12″ by 9″ Cold Pressed Paper
The first painting was inspired by a little bird that happened upon my window sill on the 6th floor. His mom kept flying away and periodically came to provide him with some food. The second painting was inspired by a photo of an exotic toucan.
Honoring my dad and all dads on Father’s Day.
This weekend I virtually visited Japan. I browsed a number of photos of Wisteria Tunnel which is in Kawachi Fuji Gardens, in Kitatyushu, Japan. I have never been to Japan so I traveled via the Internet… This painting is based on multiple photos and my own impressionistic style.
Watercolor and Gouache 9″ by 12″ Rough Paper
Here is another painting of a cormorant–this one based on a photo taken by Steve.
9″ by 12″ Watercolor on Cold Pressed Paper
I saw several photos of albino penguins on the internet and created this one based on several combined. Check out his innocent face.
Watercolor and Gouache on 12″ by 9″ Rough Paper
This painting was based on a photo taken by Steve. I wanted to focus on the reflection in the water.
Watercolor and Gouache on 9″ by 12″ Rough Paper
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Sammy Puffin as Santa Claus Flying In
By Sharyn Brotz |
Here is Sammy with his traditional yellow boots but non traditional Santa suit–flying in to bring fish treats to his friends.
2 Puffins Dancing; one wearing yellow boots
By Sharyn Brotz |
I may be writing another children’s book about a puffin named Sammy who wears yellow boots. Here he is with his friend Tammy.
Panda In Autumn
By Sharyn Brotz |
Here is a panda surrounded by the changing colored leaves of autumn.
Puppy Friends
By Sharyn Brotz |
I will be donating some paintings to a German Shepherd Center as part of a silent auction. That inspired this painting.
2 Doves and an Inquisitive Kitten
By Sharyn Brotz |
Two doves appeared on my window sill this week and that inspired this painting. The kitten snuck into the painting.
Puppy Steering Gondola for 2 Panda Cubs in Venice
By Sharyn Brotz |
Our panda cub finished his racing debut and is now vacationing with a friend in Venice.
Miami Skyline At Night (and 2 Otters)
By Sharyn Brotz |
Miami Skyline–the bridge in particular, at night. Notice the two otters who are enjoying a swim also.
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