The Sally Project

I was a nineteen-year-old university student when I met Sally, a white-haired, bandana-wearing woman in her sixties. She was pursuing an MFA in painting. She was so exuberant about creating art that she inspired me to decide I would become an artist, too, once I came closer to retirement. Forty years later, it’s time. As I climb an intentional learning curve in art, I share these posts to keep myself accountable. May my efforts inspire others the way Sally inspired me.

Monday, April 22, 2024

Spring Flowers

Tulips at Reimans
8" x 10" watercolor
Arches 100% cotton cold press paper

I painted this from a reference photo I took at Reiman Gardens while visiting Ames, Iowa last week. Shari Blaukopf's new online course, "Sketching Spring Flowers," gave me inspiration and help with new techniques. I highly recommend her courses.

I so love her loose style, and as you can see, mine is too controlled. Funny thing is, I tried a second version and...guess what? Even less spontaneous. But the second one makes me like the first more. Funny how that works.

Tulips at Reimans2
8" x 10" watercolor
Arches 100% cotton cold press paper

The Sally Project

Monday, April 22, 2024

Spring Flowers

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