watercolor class

I promised to show you a little of what is going on in my nature journaling/watercolor class. I am loving it so far. Last week was cancelled due to snow, but I am really loving what we have learned in just 2 short sessions so far.

1. Go slow. Take time to notice what you're looking at while you're drawing. I usually go way too fast!

2. Use borders and different text to make a page interesting. Have your art peek out of the borders. Have a theme or color scheme for each page.

3. PLAY!

Today I was drawn to warm, vibrant colors and things with texture. I think because it's so grey out today I needed to see some brightness in my journal. Btw, I made my journal last week out of sheets of good watercolor paper, some heavy book board I had saved, a 3 hole punch and some binder rings. So easy and much less expensive than buying a watercolor book. Plus I can easily affix a painting to the cover when I have something I like.

nature journaling class

I just started a nature journaling class today at Multnomah Arts Center. I am so excited to share with you what we create in this class. We are learning from the amazing Jude Siegel. Check out her book and site and the loveliness that she draws and paints. It will be wonderful to get back into watercolor and back into a journaling practice...I have really been missing it. Stay tuned for posts!! I promise to share.

lovely flower from Jude's book