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Shimmer and Spark

April 3, 2013

I have been experimenting with iridescent paints and metallic markers. If you paint with watercolors after having marked paper with a metallic Sharpie, the Sharpie will resist the watercolor paint because the sharpie is oil based.You may have to remark the area after you are done paining but nonetheless, it will shimmer. The green dress below was Veridian Green mixed with an iridescent medium. It created a beautiful stary night effect.

Illustrations, watercolor

30W30 Sweet Kitty

November 21, 2012

So kitty and I were hanging out in my studio. I was hoping that kitty would sit still long enough for me to paint him. Well 20 minutes of his time is obviously to much because, you know, he is busy. I did like 5 sketches quickly then, he went off to sign autographs or whatever he does during the day. This is the first time I used the Puppet warp feature. OMG I LOVE IT!! I know it`s a little rough and I may redo it later on when my mood strikes. As of right now, I am loving this kitty as he ...

fashion, inspiration, watercolor

30W30 Creme de Chocolat

November 17, 2012

I don`t know if that is what it is called, but after 16 days of drawing mostly dresses, I decided it was time to do French desserts. This one seemed like the perfect one and I wanted to paint it with as much light as possible. As always this was super fun and by the end of the day I ended up with more than 35 pieces. I am not following the list today or this week for that matter. Maybe the following week after Thanksgiving. In case you wanted to know, here is the list for –> 30 ...

30 Watercolors in 30 Days, creativity, inspiration, watercolor

30W30 One Color Watercolor

November 2, 2012

Today is the second day of 30 Drawings in 30 Days, and today was a one color watercolor, but not black or dark. What better color to do this in than PINK!!! I love pink. Did I say that before? Because I love PINK! I actually did more watercolors. I think making things pink made me want to paint more.Enjoy! Want to win this fabulous fashion sketchpad? Elaine Biss: Win a Fashion Sketchpad! elainebiss.blogspot.com