Robin's Bloggin's

Here are some photographs that William and I have put forward as possibilities for our ‘Big Picture’ project this term. 

This evening, I had my first go at Japanese ink painting. The first challenge in to mix the ink stick with a small amount of water in a special tray. The rice paper is then secured with a paperweight. Using a moderate thickness brush, loaded with the ink, I dabbed my attempts at fish, bamboo bushes and, of course, boats! There’s very considerable scope for further improvement but I’ve at least got started 😊

More of my watercolour card paintings at art group last night. Not sure whether I’m stuck in a painting rut, or whether I’ve just found something that I enjoy!

Art Group again this evening. I’m not sure whether my technique is improving, but I enjoy it 😊

More watercolour flower painting at art group this evening. I’m working on a freer technique, with pretty mixed results so far. Free painting doesn’t come easy to an Engineer!!!!

I went to Art Group last night for the first time since early December. I’m keen to try some new techniques this year. Last night I did a couple of quick watercolours of flowers, which I was reasonably pleased with. Sometimes things work for me in art, often they don’t!