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10/31/2019 1:22:07 PM

Watercolor Techniques: I Gave Paint Pouring a Try

Janine Helton / Comment on this

I love experimenting with new watercolor techniques! As promised, I tried the paint pouring technique and, along with explanations of my version of the process, I've included a video (yes, my first video!) plus my personal observations of this technique. [...]

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10/20/2019 6:41:58 PM

Watercolor Painting: Why Birds?

Janine Helton / 2 Comments

What is it about birds that inspires me? The endless variety of birds is astonishing, even among those in my own backyard! They come in all shapes and sizes, from the tiny Ruby-throated Hummingbirds that entertain us each summer, to the large Wild Turkeys that visited our bird feeders every evening at dinnertime for a season. [...]

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10/13/2019 4:40:53 PM

101 Reasons Why I Love Watercolor

Janine Helton / Comment on this

It does cool things. It is difficult. Unique. There is always more to learn: color combinations, glazing, texture, "happy accidents". Watercolor painting teaches me patience and perseverance. My paintings make other people happy. They make me happy. Why? A sense of accomplishment. Joy in the process. Intimacy with the subject... For me, the reasons are endless! [...]

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