My Hiking Boots" Lanaquarelle block, coldpress 140 lb. 14"x20".

I should have known the importance of watercolour paper, this block gave me such a hard time, I am used to working wet-on-wet on either Saunders or Arches to create a soft edge, but this paper did not allow me and it wasn't forgiving at all. Basically the paint just sat there and did not mingle or mix well with each other. Aaaaahhhh. It was frustrating. I am going to experiment with this paper to figure out its characteristics.

Anyway, I still had fun with it, especially there is a story behind these boots.

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I am taking a break this weekend, Zahra is coming for a visit. We haven't seen her since begining of the school year.

I am still experimenting with it.. Stay tuned :)

Today I only sketched.

"Under My Umbrella", Watercolour
Saunders 200 lb. 28"x37"

Finally I finished this painting, it was quite challenging and I attempted to paint it three times, getting the right values and keeping the glow of the colours was not an easy task, but it was quite an experience and I learned a lot going through it.