I was searching for a photo of multiple cruise lines at the same port and also decided to try to take my own photo. But I could not find all the lines at the Port of Miami Saturday or Sunday so on Sunday, I decided to paint my own image! This is watercolor and gouache on 10″ by 14″ Rough Paper.
By now, everyone knows how much I love Australia, its animals, its people and its landscape. Today I was in the mood to “go to Australia.” I could not travel there in a day, but by looking at many images on the web, and applying new watercolor techniques from my class of a few weeks ago, I came up with this.
Watercolor and Gouache on 9″ by 12″ Rough Watercolor paper
American White Ibis painting inspired by original photo taken this morning. I previously referred to these guys as Cranes. The White Ibis community complained. These are White Ibises.
American White Ibis: Watercolor on 10″ by 14″ Rough Paper
I did a background wash on this paper for practice at the workshop last week. Then today, I opted to paint a puffin over that background. The result is the guy that you see–looking out over the horizon.
Puffin (Watercolor on 10″ by 7″ Cold Pressed Paper
Rose, based on photo taken at Stanford, and painted in a watercolor style inspired by the workshop of Oct 6/7 in Sonoma, California
Silk Scarf-Penguins
Silk Scarf 1
This painting was inspired by visits made to New Zealand several years ago. That was a really beautiful country with bold colors everywhere. The country had the freshest air that I can recall breathing.
Collage of New Zealand-12″ by 16″ Gouache and Watercolor mixed on Canvas
Today I painted a dolphin silhouette in my art class. It was done on 11″ by 14″ Hot Pressed Watercolor Paper with watercolors and a little bit of gouache.
Dolphin Silhouette (Watercolor) On 11″ by 14″ Hot Pressed Paper
In class today, Joyce showed me a technique of marbling which is very cool. Here is my first one, which I then enhanced a little in Photo Shop.
Marbling Technique
Here is Milton, a blue iguana who lives in Key Biscayne. He is very difficult to find but I did see him a few times. Say hello to Milton.
Milton—Watercolor on 9″ by 12″ Hot Pressed Paper
Here we have a panda playing the flute.
Panda Playing Flute (watercolor on 9″ by 12″ cold pressed paper)
Free Style Flowers (9″ by 12″ Watercolor Paper)
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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.
Colorful bird on windowsill
By Sharyn Brotz |
A little bird visited me a few times on my windowsill but I haven’t seen it since so I created one…
Bunny Spring Conference
By Sharyn Brotz |
Bunnies gathering for a Spring Conference just before the Spring Holidays.
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