OK, I agree, my title is a bit punny for one of the last five watercolors I did in July:
Next, I decided to expand my horizons (so to speak) and painted this landscape:
Not a subject I normally paint, so I was pleased with it… below is my reference photo I used from a photo I took of a nearby creek:
We recently had a full moon that inspired these summer stars:
I enjoyed playing with a dagger brush and different color combinations for them.
Time was short so I experimented to create this fantastic feather:
I used a straw to blow wet pools of watercolor paint and gold acrylic ink to give it some pizazz! The collaged letter, “F” I created from one of my leftover watercolor circles from a previous project.
I ended my last painting for July with this door and quote:
I was ready to close the “door” on this project and start something new!
Thank you ALL for your encouragement on this month’s project, as always, I appreciate your kind comments and likes of support… it means so much to me!
Cheers! 🙂
It’s nice to start the day with a smile–I love puns. It is fascinating for me to see all of the different subjects that you chose for your paintings. I was particularly drawn to your wonderful landscape. Wow!
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Thanks Mike! 😃 It was fun to challenge myself to try different subjects and see what I enjoyed. I’d like to try painting more landscapes. 🌲🌿 I think painting a variety is what I enjoyed most about this project. ⭐️
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I love seeing you expand and explore Jill! your landscape and door are wonderful! And your rocks, I’ve never seen such beautiful rocks! I enjoyed the challenge but I’m ready to move on too 🙂
Jenna
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Thank you so much, Jenna! 😍 For the last 3 summers, I have painted beach rocks in watercolor at the lake, it is fun to look back and see how my style has changed. 🌿
I have really enjoyed seeing your watercolors too! 💕💗
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A fun month of exploration….I love all the experiments with color, texture and subject matter.
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Hi Sharon, thank you! 😊 It has been a fun exploration… I am sure I will continue my journey as I have enjoyed it so much. 🎨👍
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You know I love them all. Your landscape is special. I am going to have to pick up a straw and try out that technique. Thank you Jill.
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Thanks so much for all your encouragement Susan! 😘💕
I learned the straw technique in an online watercolor class I took a few years ago. I blew paint for part of the bird’s wings. I think it is one of my favorite paintings. I will have to try it again! 🎨🐦
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They are wonderful!!
I’m always inspired by your beautiful work. 💗😀
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Thank you Patty Anne, your kind words mean so much to me! 💗💕 I enjoyed experimenting with the dagger brush for my “Summer Stars.” ⭐️💫 I have really enjoyed your soft transparent flower paintings too lately. 🌸
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Thanks so much, Jill! 💞
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Just beautiful. All of them. Especially like the blow paint!
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Thanks so much Ali! 😊 The blown paint is such a fun technique! 💜
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All so nice! I’m so impressed with your landscape though since it’s not your normal genre. I wish I could paint so well!
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Thank you Deborah, I’m glad you like it! 😃 I will have to try more of them…🌿🌲 Watercolor painting does not come easy for me but I have to say daily practice this month has helped my confidence. I found choosing a small subject and a variety helped keep me focused on this project. Maybe this would help you too? 🎨👍
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small projects probably would do me a world of good toward improvement in both drawing and painting! Thanks for the tip and encouragement Jill! xx
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Wonderful, Jill! Your art surely jumps off the page in the most amazing of ways!
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Thank you Pete! 😃 You made my day! 👍⭐️
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You are welcome, Jill! 🙂
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you never cease to amaze me………….. ❤
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Aw, thank you Jodi! 😍💕
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You are definitely rocking it! I like the variety, but I especially like the rocks. (K)
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Thank you, Kerfe 😃 I really like the rocks too! One of my favorite things to paint in watercolor at the lake… 🌿⚓️
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