Whenever I think about giving a gift to my friends or family, I often wonder: would they really appreciate a painting made by me? After all, not everyone collects art, visits galleries, or even talks about paintings in their daily lives. But the more I reflect on it, the more I realize that a handmade artwork is… Continue reading Why I Often Choose to Give Away My Paintings as Gifts to Friends, Colleagues, and Family
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Exploring UMAE Watercolor Paper Block: A Review and My Watercolor Sketches Using the Block
Hello, everyone! I took advantage of the Easter break to slow down and recharge — spending some much-needed time with my potted and hydroponic plants, and finally picking up my watercolor brushes again. It’s a hobby I’ve missed dearly but had to set aside due to work, which I’ve shared more about in the blog… Continue reading Exploring UMAE Watercolor Paper Block: A Review and My Watercolor Sketches Using the Block
Line-and-Wash Painting Using Fountain Pen, Inks, and Watercolors
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