Painting Palm Trees with Watercolor
Here is a new demo video for you! I show how I use a sea sponge to paint palm tree leaves. I hope you enjoy it!
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Keeping Organized
Occasionally I get questions from people asking about products that I used during the filming of my DVD, Art Journals on-the-go. Several of you have wondered about the zippered bag that I like to use to keep my journal and supplies in. I buy them through Daniel Smith Art Supplies and here is the link to my favorite size: Clear Vinyl Art Bag. They are very handy if you are traveling. I prepare a bag before I get on the plane and then it is easy just to pull the bag out and it has my pencil, eraser, journal, small palette, a couple brushes and whatever else I may need to do a little project. I do believe that I have every size, but this is the one I use the most.
Just recently they have several that have handles and a pocket. I just bought the one below and think it will be very handy too. Vinyl Art Bag with Handles: 
This page shows all the different sizes: http://www.danielsmith.com/Item–i-G-479-015
WARNING – the larger bags are really big! I suggest getting out your measuring tape before you order to see which size fits your needs.
Pam Carriker’s New Book, Creating Art at the Speed of Life
Pam Carriker’s new book, Creating Art at the Speed of Life: 30 Days of Mixed-media Exploration is a delight!
It is filled with easy to understand lessons with step-by-step guidelines on how to do fun journaling ideas such as create a journal page of random shapes, making layers of textures and colors, and how to make the page cohesive with monochromatic colors.
I love how she introduces and explores the elements of design with a series of exercises and the completes the lesson with a worksheet to help you evaluate your work to make it more successful and satisfying.
As I sat down to look through Pam’s book, I could hardly sit still to read it as I wanted to jump up and do each and every activity that was presented in this colorful and lesson-filled book!
I especially loved the chapter entitled, Trompe l’oeil – fool the eye. Pam teaches us how to take a photo and change its settings to “fool the eye” using shading. I cannot wait to try this in watercolor art journal!
Thank you, Pam for giving us this beautiful, artistic gift. I highly recommend it for the adventurous artist.
Up Close – Castles and Such
I think it is fun to take photos from odd angles and of things up close. Here are some that I took as we toured castles, chateaus and medieval villages in the southwest of France.
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Art Journaling Magazine
The autumn 2013 issue of Art Journaling Magazine by Stampington & Company has hit the stands. I am so excited that my article, A Watercolor Travel Art Journal, is included in this issue!
This is my bare all story of how I got started painting and how it led to keeping an art journal. I hope you will find this an encouraging story about my struggle from not knowing the first thing about painting, drawing and art in general to where I have ended up today. I wrote this article for those of you that struggle with being a beginner artist. I hope that you will find it inspiring.
Here is a description of this issue:
Dive into a world of heartfelt art with the Autumn 2013 issue of Art Journaling. The vibrant and emotional artwork of Traci Bunkers graces the pages of the Artist Portfolio, and you’ll learn how to build a visual vocabulary with Kelly Kilmer. For ideas on documenting those memorable summer vacations, the gorgeous travel journals of Jacqueline Newbold and Chrisanne Robertson are sure to fill you with inspiration. This issue will also help you get a head start on the holidays: Follow Tori Weyer’s lead, and create a Christmas box journal filled with your thoughts and memories of the season.
Castles, Gargoyles and Such
Part of the fun of going on a trip and keeping a watercolor journal, is the excitement of finding new things to paint and and record in colorful ways. We have seen castles, Chateau towers, gargoyles, river barges, and met some lovely people. I did the exact same river trip down the canal DU Midi with my parents 30 years ago. Here is the only photo I have of that fun time. To bad I was not an artist back then as it would be fun to see what I would have put in my journal.
here are a few pages from my journal that I have been working on during this trip.
if you are interested in joining me and doing a watercolor European style Journal, my next trip is to Orvieto, Italy. space is limited as there are just a few spots left for this fantastic watercolor trip. – September 7-13,2014. we have a great group sign up!
Flip Flaps and Fold-outs on the Canal du Midi
When planning a trip and preparing my watercolor journal, I often make some of my favorite things that I call Flip, Flaps, and Fold-outs. I am teaching this workshop at the Portland Art and Soul Art Retreat. I will be providing lots of goodies for my students.
These are items that I can easily find in the office supply stores. I use gesso and water colors to create a beautiful, color filled background. My family is traveling down the Canal du Midi in the south of France. I love having these easy tools to create quick paintings on the go and embellish my journal. Here are a few photos from my journal as I am painting on our barge.
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Post from Sarlat France
Pages from my watercolor journal…
I am in the Dordogne area of France, famous for its pate fois gras, truffles, figs and nuts. The medieval town is a maze of winding streets and picturesque alleyways. We toured the Chateau Castel Naud, knocked down seven times during the Hundred Years War. Not only was it a fascinating history of ancient weaponry but a painter’s delight of texture and charming buildings.
Here is the winding street that I painted in my watercolor journey.
Sprinkle, Splash and Splatter: Creating Texture with Watercolor
Here is a fun little book that we will be making in my workshop; Sprinkle, Splash and Splatter: Creating Texture with Watercolor with the Portland Art & Soul Retreat, October 4th, 2013. All of our sample paintings and colorful exercises can be spiral bound into a reference book. We will be exploring lots of ways to make texture that can be used to create the look of an old stone wall, sand on the beach, wood, rocks, trees and much more. There is still room in the class so I hope you will consider signing up! Here are a few photos from my texture reference book.
Houses and Hideaways – a Sketchbook Challenge
The sketchbook challenge is hosting a very exciting 21 day blog hop event to celebrate this months Houses and Hideaways theme!
Welcome to my hideaway! It is of course my studio that is located above our garage. It is a great big room filled with light and color and was featured in the summer issue of Studios Magazine.
Welcome to my hideaway! It is of course my studio that is located above our garage. It is a great big room filled with light and color and was featured in the summer issue of Studios Magazine.
Follow along in this short video as I paint a field of sunflowers in my watercolor art journal. Here is a list of the paints and supplies I use to paint this scene in my watercolor journal. All of these supplies are included in my Daniel Smith Extra Fine Watercolor Jacqueline Newbold Travel Kit available for purchase at Daniel Smith Art Supplies.
- Arches® Watercolor Book 140lb, 10in x 7in
- DANIEL SMITH Watercolor New Gamboge 15ml
- DANIEL SMITH Watercolor Permanent Red 15ml
- DANIEL SMITH Watercolor Quinacridone Burnt Orange 15ml
- DANIEL SMITH Watercolor Cerulean Blue 15ml
- DANIEL SMITH Watercolor Phthalo Turquoise 15ml
- DANIEL SMITH Platinum Series watercolor brush 24-3 Round 8