I’ve been painting pretty solidly for the past few months and I felt as though I needed a little change to shake things up a bit.
Acrylic is a very forgiving medium, it’s fast-drying and can be overpainted easily.
You want transparent glazes? No problem.
Thick areas of chunky impasto? Go ahead!
In fact, if acrylic paint were a person, then she’d be the easy-going mate who goes with the flow and is a social chameleon.
So, for a couple of days I thought that I would reacquaint myself to the exact opposite of this, and crack open my dusty watercolours.
Don’t get me wrong, I love watercolours, it can be the most relaxing thing in the world letting the watercolours flow into one another - just as long as it’s on her terms.
You see, watercolour can’t be controlled or cajoled, she will flow wherever she wishes… and the word ‘forgiving’ isn’t in her vocabulary.
Once the mark is made, it is made.
But that is her charm isn’t it, her gorgeous translucency - she doesn't need to hide her ‘true colours’ and sometimes, if she decides that she likes you, she can be gloriously fluid… but never forget that it could go very wrong in a split second!
So I’ve been getting to know her again, and yes, there are several pieces of scrunched up paper in the bin, but I will be popping two of the watercolour originals in my shop tomorrow, Monday 26 February (as well as an acrylic on panel.)
It’s been ages since I’ve put any original paintings up for sale but I feel as though it’s the right time, and I’d love to share my work after this period of painting ‘hibernation.
Here’s a link to my shop if you’d like a peek: Mrs B's Shop
Best wishes to you x
Thanks for a wonderful newsletter and share of your current creative projects. I love the quick "peel off the tape" video...that sound is so satisfying! Your art is always beautiful!
Ah, watercolor...once upon a time it was my thing, I even taught it. And then came the other mediums, years and years of acrylics and oils and every other manner of mark making. Lately I've been thinking I want to get back into watercolor but to be honest, the thought intimidates me. Well, after reading your post maybe I will. BTW, I wish you shipped to the states!