Art and Earth Science by Grass
Line-and-wash watercolor art is a technique that combines detailed line work, typically created with ink or fine pen, with washes of watercolor. The process generally begins by drawing the outline of a scene, object, or figure in pencil and then in ink - some sketch straight with ink. Once the ink drawing is complete and… Continue reading Line-and-Wash Painting Using Fountain Pen, Inks, and Watercolors
I did it! The journey was anything but easy, filled with long hours, sleepless nights, moments of doubt, and even a few tears. But after all the challenges, I finally completed my Master's degree. Today, I submitted the last of the requirements, and I couldn't be prouder of how far I've come. Last week was… Continue reading Celebrating the Completion of My Master’s Degree Journey – The Fabulous Scientist is now M.Sc.
My youngest son has a deep fascination with outer space. One of his many ambitious dreams is to become an astronaut to explore space and study planets and stars. So, when we discovered through their Facebook page that the Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) was hosting an exhibit at Gateway Mall in Cubao, we immediately added… Continue reading A Stellar Homeschooling Experience at the Philippine Space Week Exhibit at Gateway, Cubao, Philippines
"Painting from nature is not copying the object; it is realizing one's sensations." – Paul Cézanne I’m writing this article for watercolor artists who have stumbled upon this site while searching for the best sketchbooks or art journals for practice or for painting outdoors. Before I dive into my list and discuss the pros and cons… Continue reading Thoughts About Why Watercolor Journals Spark Joy and Why You Should Have Them as Everyday Carry
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