A Bird Shape?

Posted on November 8, 2019 | 18 Comments

I tried to paint a Hummingbird in watercolor for today’s post but it ended up in the trash! Oh, don’t worry, this happens sometimes. 😉

So I went back to the basics – painting patterns in watercolor and getting comfortable with my brushes and trying different color combinations:

And look! A bird shape showed up!

When I haven’t painted in watercolor for awhile, I have to slow down and just PAINT without thinking about outcome.

I added pen on top of my watercolor in black Micron pen with a little white and gold gel pens. I like how the ink gives it some pizzazz!

I now have a page of patterns I can color copy and use in my collages.

What do YOU do when your art takes a different turn than you envisioned?

Happy Friday!

Cheers! 🙂

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18 responses to “A Bird Shape?”

  1. Jet Eliot | November 8, 2019 at 3:17 am | Reply

    Enjoyed hearing about and seeing the evolution of your bird drawing, Jill. The message of our art always finds a way through to the surface.

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  2. memadtwo | November 8, 2019 at 5:44 am | Reply

    Best to follow the paint I find…and if necessary, recycle. I like your little bird nestled among the patterns. (K)

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  3. kiddlescarol | November 8, 2019 at 12:13 pm | Reply

    Such fun! When mine don’t work out, I’ll take a break and then try, try again.

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  4. hootiebirdsartjournal | November 8, 2019 at 4:55 pm | Reply

    Love your birdy! 🙂 I especially like the detail on the wing and feet.

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  5. pattyanneart | November 8, 2019 at 5:19 pm | Reply

    A sweet little bird! 😊🐦💜
    I take a break and start again later. I try to look forward and get back to playing and having fun.
    Hope you have a wonderful weekend, Jill! 💚😊

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  6. Charlie O'Shields | November 9, 2019 at 5:33 pm | Reply

    Love what came out for this post! No idea what the hummingbird looked like, but thrilled it inspired this! 😉 💕

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  7. the Painted Apron | November 10, 2019 at 6:15 am | Reply

    It is amazing how we can get rusty after not using a medium for a while! I have really enjoyed the monthly challenges like inktober and Doodlewash, I have reconnected with my favorite ink, markers, watercolor and colored pencils and looking forward to my daily creation time! I always enjoy your fearless approach of changing directions and turning one thing into another! I have a friend that cuts up her failed watercolors and uses them for collage! It’s like the old saying, enjoy the journey! Have a great week Jill!

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  8. Jodi | November 11, 2019 at 4:52 am | Reply

    so often things go in the trash, but then look what comes next!!!! wonderful!!! ❤

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