"The initial application of paint provokes spontaneous responses that result in subsequent decisions... unlimited possibilities in technique and design." ~ Carlton Plummer


©Laura Leeder, Daffodils in Watercolour, Step 1, May 2013
I have been enjoying the arrival of spring blossoms for a few weeks now and as the daffodils are slowly losing their blossoms I finally gave in and cut several to bring indoors. I came across these turquoise duck figurines last summer in our local vintage shop and have been waiting for the right vase to use them with. I found this blue glass vase in an antique shop earlier this year and decided it was perfect.
I thought about using lighter, pastel colors for the background that would represent spring more; however, after planning out my colors, my hand and brush changed it's course and dipped into the phthalo blue! And just as quickly I dropped it on the paper. So a darker background it is! (I still may want to do this one again with the lighter background.)
Have a creative week! I am taking a few days off and enjoying a trip to Couer d'Alene along with my sister and mother from Alberta. I am really looking forward to their visit!!
Creatively Yours,
Laura Leeder, Watercolour Artist
Creston, BC
I thought about using lighter, pastel colors for the background that would represent spring more; however, after planning out my colors, my hand and brush changed it's course and dipped into the phthalo blue! And just as quickly I dropped it on the paper. So a darker background it is! (I still may want to do this one again with the lighter background.)
Have a creative week! I am taking a few days off and enjoying a trip to Couer d'Alene along with my sister and mother from Alberta. I am really looking forward to their visit!!
Creatively Yours,
Laura Leeder, Watercolour Artist
Creston, BC