Monday, April 29, 2013

My Etsy Shop

I am very pleased to announce that I've finally opened up my Etsy shop!
You are more than welcome to check it out: http://www.etsy.com/shop/CMwatercolors

Please feel free to contact me with any questions about purchasing my artwork:)

Tuesday, April 23, 2013

Lemon Raspberry Muffin - sold

This muffin was not easy to paint, because its teasing smell kept interrupting my focus:)
10''x7'' on Arches watercolor paper



Lemon Raspberry Muffin
Original watercolor painting on a high quality 300 g/m - 140lb Acid Free Arches watercolor paper.
10''x7'' or 26x18 cm

SOLD

Tuesday, April 9, 2013

Tulips - sold

Being a watercolor paper lunatic, I was very excited to try Saunders Waterford brand. It is manufactured by St Cuthberts Mill, which has been in paper crafting business since 1700's, and is located in English county of Somerset, on the ancient land, covered with legends and mysteries related to King Arthur. Can you believe this?



As I unwrapped my brand new block of 140lb paper, I couldn't help but spend some time admiring its beautiful random surface texture. The paper has a pleasant slightly creamy color and very appealing look. I decided to paint something bright and springish on it, like tulips for example. To my pleasure, this paper handles the paint very well and doesn't fade as it dries. It also seems to be less prone to buckling (although I haven't tried wet-on-wet yet). Overall, I'm happy with this product and can't wait to continue experimenting with it.



Watercolor on paper 9x12 inches
SOLD

Wednesday, April 3, 2013

Mendocino

On the coast of Northern California, there is a small town called Mendocino, which is impossible not to fall in love with. It's all about the ocean breeze, the rhythmic roar of waves, and cute houses buried in flowers. Ever since I visited that wonderful place, with its secluded sandy beaches and spectacular blooming headlands, I new I would paint a series of watercolors about it. Well, my project is started, and here are the first two paintings. 12x9 on Arches watercolor paper