Monday, November 3, 2025

Maybe Not

 

Mines of Spain, Dubuque
10" x 11" watercolor
Arches 100% cotton cold press paper

Did I say in September that I thought I was finding a groove? Well, that groove disappeared. But I'm clunking along. And maybe this one will warm up to me over time, even though right now it seems over-worked. I'll tape it to the studio wall for a while and see what happens. 

Yeah, lately it feels like I've completely back-slid as a painter. BUT...I am sure am enjoying fall in Iowa. Maybe it's more important to go out for hikes and watch the color symphony. Heading out as we speak. 

P.S. After some suggestions from Andy Evansen, my online w/c instructor, I did soften the details on the middle evergreens and darken the reddish grasses. I think it helped--see below. Thank you, Andy! (I do recommend his year-long online watercolor course offered by Tuscon Art Academy Online.)
 


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