We are over half way into the July Animal Eye Challenge! Here’s what I’ve created so far (one painting took 2 days). Many of these paintings will be converted into mini courses for the online school, so if you are yearning to paint eyes, there will be lots for you to choose from. As…
World Watercolor Month
World Watercolor Month #julyanimaleyes, Day 6 Koala
It’s Day 6 of the #julyanimaleyes challenge! To celebrate World Watercolor Month, I’m creating 30 eyes in 30 days! Today’s painting is the eye of this koala. It took a bit of experimenting to create that textured fur, and I look forward to painting the entire subject! Size is approximately 2 x 2.5 inches, using Arches…
World Watercolor Month #julyanimaleyes, Day 5 Boston Terrier
It’s Day 5 of the #julyanimaleyes challenge, 30 eyes in 30 days, as part of World Watercolor Month! Today’s painting is the eye of this Boston Terrier, in honor of my grandfather’s beloved dog Nipper. The size is around 2 x 2.5 inches on Arches 140 lb. Cold Press paper, using Winsor & Newton progressional…
World Watercolor Month #julyanimaleyes, Day 4 Owl
It’s Day 4 of the #julyanimaleyes challenge, 30 eyes in 30 days, as part of World Watercolor Month! Today’s painting is the eye of an owl. I had to do a lot of color testing and sample paintings before creating the real thing, but now I know what works for future paintings! The size is…
World Watercolor Month #julyanimaleyes, Day 3
It’s Day 3 of the #julyanimaleyes challenge, 30 eyes in 30 days, as part of World Watercolor Month! Today’s painting is the eye of a Kestrel! I found that the stern stare of this bird could be captured with just a few feathers above the eye, and I’m looking forward to creating the entire painting…
World Watercolor Month #julyanimaleyes, Day 2
It’s Day 2 of the #julyanimaleyes challenge, 30 eyes in 30 days, as part of World Watercolor Month! Today’s painting is the eye of a Pekingese! It was fun to create the shadows and folds, and I look forward to painting the entire portrait of this smiling dog. Learn more about how to get in…
World Watercolor Month #julyanimaleyes, Day 1
Today is July 1, 2019 – Day 1 of the #julyanimaleyes challenge, part of World Watercolor Month! I’m painting 30 Eyes in 30 Days in July – all kinds of eyes, from animals to birds to humans. Would you like to join me? Learn more about how to get in on the challenge in THIS…
Learn More About the July Animal Eyes Challenge
Celebrate World Watercolor Month with the July ANIMAL EYES CHALLENGE! In this video, I’ll talk about the challenge and answer questions from viewers. Learn more about the Animal Eyes Challenge HERE. Join in the fun, be inspired, practice your skills, and move onward and upward!
