IF-- Slither

Coco thought if he held his breath he could slither under the fence.

Magnolia collage

I wanted to try something different. I printed on watercolor paper an old ledger sheet. Then I sketched a magnolia with bud over the ledger sheet. Finally used watercolor pencil to add color.

Bunnies in Love

Max and Sophie just met and it was instant love.

IF-- Early

It's way to Early to get up without my coffee!

Handmade watercolor journal for birds

This morning I made another watercolor journal. I happened to see a you tube video last night demo Japanese Stab binding, so I thought I'd give it a try. For this journal I use the following materials: decorative paper for front and back cover;green card stock to put attach to the decorative paper to make it more secure; 20 pieces of tracing paper/watercolor paper; and green ribbon to bind the journal.

Front Cover

Side view

tracing paper with line drawing.

Before I ever start a painting I like to workout the details on tracing paper. Once I'm satisfied, I transfer the drawing to watercolor paper. So when I put this journal together, I incorporated the tracing paper into the journal.

Completed painting. American goldfinch

Hand made watercolor journal

Over the weekend I made myself a watercolor journal. I enjoyed the whole process from picking out the paper for the outside cover to the watercolor sheets inside the journal. I probably have about 25 pages of watercolor paper which I sewed together. On the back inside cover I made a envelope to hold references.

IF--Equipment

When I think of equipment, I think of the equipment I use to create my watercolors...watercolor paints, paper,brushes,and water jar.

Field of yellow and red tulips

Just finished this watercolor moments ago. This is the 3rd painting of tulips that I will be offering as a series of 4 note cards. Once the 4Th painting is complete I'll update to my Etsy site.

12" x 12" watercolor block
Daniel smith watercolors

IF--Fearless

The baby bird was fearless as he came out of his shell!

A field of tulips

I just love tulips! Watercolor 12" x 12". I really like this format size of my canvas. Fabriano extra white watercolor block. Daniel Smith watercolors.

IF--Cocoon

When I saw the word Cocoon, it instantly made me think about a baby bird forming inside the warm cocoon of an egg.