Floating Along

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Comment by Sousahne Mayes on January 4, 2012 at 13:35

thanks Jo!

Comment by Joanne GarrardBarton on January 4, 2012 at 11:39

This has to be a favourite of mine, I am really into water lilies. Everyone has a different way of interpreting them, and yours  has such lively colour, and freshness.  I need to get that into my own work. thanks for sharing.

Jo

Comment by Sousahne Mayes on December 17, 2011 at 10:51

Hey Nancy! I've been doing watercolor for around a ten year period. But because of my style change I'm gravitating towards Gouache more because its so versitile: you can use gouache as thin as a watercolor and yet, as thick as an impasto painting. It's really a great medium. As Xiaongong Zhu puts it..I'ts a well kept secret. Also I usually spray my paintings for uv protection..in either a gloss finish or a matt finish. Did you know you can actually paint on canvas with watercolor? You can buy "Golden" Absorbent Ground (white) and coat your canvas a few coasts then apply your watercolor. (I learnt that at Opus art and framing). It's diferent..you should try it! Take care

Comment by Nancy Sands on December 15, 2011 at 18:28

Can't wait to see your latest. How long have you been working in watercolor? The only watercolor paintings I do are in a plain aire class on Friday mornings. I love it's freshness, but am still struggling with it. You have a very merry Christmas as well.

Comment by Sousahne Mayes on December 15, 2011 at 5:54

Thats great Nancy! I will be posting my latest paintings soon. Have a wonderful Christmas.

Comment by Nancy Sands on December 14, 2011 at 19:47

Thank you for inviting me to be your friend.  I would be delighted to have your friendship.  I keep encouraging my friends who do watercolor to join the workshops, but most paintings seem to be in oil.  I will show them your painting and a couple of others, and maybe they will feel more comfortable about participating.

Comment by Nancy Sands on December 14, 2011 at 19:42

Your painting is lovely, Soushane.  Watercolor is so fresh and lively.  You have painted with such confidence.  I struggle with this medium but often try.  Your painting has so much movement and a strong focus. 

Comment by Sousahne Mayes on December 14, 2011 at 17:36

thanks Joseph..actually this is my favorite one and want to do more like this one.

Comment by Joseph Byrd (Joe) on December 14, 2011 at 16:49

This is beautiful. The rich colors and sharp contrast are delightful