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)
Today I was in the mood to paint an underwater scene and capture the light. This was done first with a variety of blue paint as a wash and then adding the happy creatures and coral.
Dolphins amidst beautiful coral. Happy creatures swimming; Watercolor on Cold Pressed Paper 9″ by 12″
This week, a tragic event occurred. Cecil, a 13 year old lion who loved people was mercilessly killed by an American who considered killing lions (and other animals) a sport. This is NOT a sport. Look at one of his cubs, who my art teacher (Joyce) named Chester. They are just there in Zimbabwe enjoying a father and son moment which is what it should be…
If anyone decides to purchase this painting, all proceeds greater than the costs of shipment or production (if purchasing a print) will go to Lion Conservation.
Watercolor on 11″ by 14″ Hot Pressed Paper
Dolphins and the full painting were done in gouache paint. Then I applied a light blue watercolor overlay.
Gouache and Watercolor on 9″ by 14″ Paper
When I sent this painting out, I got some feedback that the stingray did not look grey enough–too green… So I changed him with a grey tint. Hope you like it.
Two Stingrays among other aquatic friends. Watercolor on 10″ by 14″ Cold Pressed Paper.
My friend Lesley send me a photo of a stingray and that inspired this painting. Done with watercolor on 10″ by 14″ paper.
Watercolor on 10″ by 14″ Watercolor Paper (Cold Pressed)
These flowers grow in the grounds of the Key Biscayne Library.
Purple Flowers-Photo taken with Leica V-Lux 4,
Here is a painting of purple flowers based on flowers seen during my morning walk. This was done using watercolor on 10″ by 13″ rice paper.
Purple Flowers (Watercolor on 10″ by 13″ Rice Paper)
This painting was done in my Chinese Brush Painting class today using some new techniques associated with loading the paint brush with multiple color gradations.
Watercolor on 11″ by 14″ Bamboo Paper
I corrected the painting that I did — he has his right leg back!
Using black ink and one watercolor tube of paint, I came up with this little panda. Pandas are so adorable…
Ink and Green Watercolor on 9″ by 12″ Rice Paper
I have always been fascinated by Australian and the Aboriginal culture. Here is a painting of a young man playing a didgeridoo. Painting was done with watercolors on rice paper.
Australian Aboriginal Playing Didgeridoo-Watercolor on Rice Paper 9″ by 12″
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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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