"I have always been delighted at the prospect of a new day, a fresh try, one more start, with perhaps a bit of magic waiting somewhere behind the morning."- a quote from J.B. Prestley.
This quote really sums up how I feel about each day. By the end of the day, I can get pretty depressed about the news of the world. But each morning is another opportunity for positive things to happen. It is the same with each watercolor painting. It is another opportunity to express oneself, and to create bit of magic with a fresh start, and a fresh viewpoint.
This quote really sums up how I feel about each day. By the end of the day, I can get pretty depressed about the news of the world. But each morning is another opportunity for positive things to happen. It is the same with each watercolor painting. It is another opportunity to express oneself, and to create bit of magic with a fresh start, and a fresh viewpoint.
Above are some of my newest paintings. I have been inspired by tree imagery, and incorporating a loose style using saran wrap resist, acrylic inks, and salt.
The Fall issue of Holly Madrigal's publication, "Word of Mouth," features my artwork on the inner front page. Here is the cover and inside, and my original painting. The watercolor painting has a poured background and then the trees were added. It is a really interesting issue, and has a very good article about the Princess Seafood market and deli and the crew. Thank you, Holly for including me in this issue! (It is a free publication.) The magazine is available in Mendocino county or by subscription.
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In this space I will be showing various exercises and paintings we have been doing in my fall watercolor class that I teach for Mendocino College. These are fall leaves done in a variety of techniques:
Negative painted leaf. Mingled color leaf with dry lifted veins. Glazed leaf, blue over yellow.
Mingled color leaves with bruised veins, done with the back of a aquarelle brush handle.
Leaf drawn and painted with watercolor pencils, negative painted leaf.
Time to create more silk scarves for the holiday fairs this December! We will be at "Humarts" in Eureka, CA. Dec. 6,7,& 8 2019, at the Redwood Acres Fairgrounds. A great fair for unique presents. All items are hand crafted, no imports. Four buildings filled with wonderful gifts for everyone on your list.
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These silk satin scarves dye beautifully. The colors flow into each other like magic. They are luxurious to wear, and bring glowing color to any outfit.
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Three black scarves with shades of lilac, black and green.
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Three variegated color silk & satin Devore' scarves.
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"Art is my life. It is what gets me up in the morning and what I think about before I go to bed. I could spend all my days painting and creating. Our beautiful countryside in Mendocino County constantly inspires me. As I stop and look around me, I think: Can I capture that sunlit glow, or paint a tree with those dramatic long shadows? Can I express with paint the softness of the fog that rests in the valleys below our home each morning?"
I received my B.A. in Art, with an emphasis in painting, from San Jose State University. I have studied watercolor and fabric design for many years at Mendocino College and the Mendocino Art Center. I was awarded Best of Show for my painting entered in the Second Annual Animal Exhibition at the Mendocino Art Center, and I have received several awards for my paintings exhibited at the yearly WASCO Aqua Areas juried Watercolor Exhibition. For over twenty years I have taught art in all the schools in the Willits area, and eight years at Mendocino College. In 2009 I was honored as the Mendocino County Art Champion in the category of Artist. Each year, this honor is given to an artist who demonstrates artistic excellence in their chosen discipline, and shows a commitment to strengthening their community by using their artistic accomplishments to benefit the wider community. I am currently teaching watercolor classes at Mendocino College. If you are interested in classes please click on "classes" above for more information.
We live outside Willits in a rambling house with our three cats. My artwork , scarves, and cards are available at Cat's Meow Gifts, the Willits Center for the Arts, and the Grace Hudson Museum gift store in Ukiah. My husband and I create a line of cement garden art, Midnight Moon Designs,and are represented by Northcoast Artists Gallery in Fort Bragg. Please visit us at midnightmoon-celtic.com
I received my B.A. in Art, with an emphasis in painting, from San Jose State University. I have studied watercolor and fabric design for many years at Mendocino College and the Mendocino Art Center. I was awarded Best of Show for my painting entered in the Second Annual Animal Exhibition at the Mendocino Art Center, and I have received several awards for my paintings exhibited at the yearly WASCO Aqua Areas juried Watercolor Exhibition. For over twenty years I have taught art in all the schools in the Willits area, and eight years at Mendocino College. In 2009 I was honored as the Mendocino County Art Champion in the category of Artist. Each year, this honor is given to an artist who demonstrates artistic excellence in their chosen discipline, and shows a commitment to strengthening their community by using their artistic accomplishments to benefit the wider community. I am currently teaching watercolor classes at Mendocino College. If you are interested in classes please click on "classes" above for more information.
We live outside Willits in a rambling house with our three cats. My artwork , scarves, and cards are available at Cat's Meow Gifts, the Willits Center for the Arts, and the Grace Hudson Museum gift store in Ukiah. My husband and I create a line of cement garden art, Midnight Moon Designs,and are represented by Northcoast Artists Gallery in Fort Bragg. Please visit us at midnightmoon-celtic.com
