This birdbath needs a cleaning desperately, but the green water made a perfect reflecting surface for the honeysuckle vine behind it. It is marvelous to feel that spring is here at last and that yes, summer IS coming. Oh, I can almost smell the honeysuckle now!
This photo was a bonus for today - I wanted to play with a backlit image in RAW format in Photoshop Elements, and I didn't even notice my kitty's reflection in the window until after I uploaded the image from my camera. I sometimes wish I were one of my cats... spoiled things, LOL. This is Mocha, my dainty lady cat. She is the sweetest thing, and very affectionate.
I have been happily making mud with my watercolors all this week. I haven't created anything worth photographing, but at least I have learned a lot about what *not* to do. Lesson #1 - LET THE PAPER DRY BETWEEN LAYERS. Lesson #2 - do NOT forget Lesson #1. You would think it would be easy, but it isn't.
I found a quote I like that keeps me going: "I am happy to know that I will be a better painter tomorrow for having been an awful painter today." (Jeanne Carbonetti) I LOVE it. In spite of that encouragement however, I picked up some acrylics this morning, just to give my battered self-esteem a boost. I'll try and post some pics tomorrow.
7 comments:
I'm looking forward to those pictures of your canvases. But I love that one of your beautiful cat! The reflections are lovely, too.
That birdbath picture is the perfect therapy for a frazzled brain. Thanks. I needed that.
Wonderful pics, Judi! Great backlit shot! I'm hoping to get on board with the challenge tomorrow....it's been crazy busy here the past couple of weeks.
I totally understand those rules as I'm always breaking them myself. lol
thats a great quote :) really nice shot of your cat. and to live the life of a dog or cat....food brought to you, warm space to sleep, toys. what a life :)
What an interesting shot that is
life got in the way yesterday and I'm not even at home...so don't know if I will be able to upload a pic from my sister's computer. But, I'll try later....
We all get so anxious to see that finished product don't we? Instant gratification is what I call it. I have done water colors and you are right. Lesson # 1 is very important. Nice pictures.
Lovely photos, Judi! What a sweet kitty.
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