How to Paint a Watercolor Wren

Here’s what’s happening in the studio (which looks great because we had lovely guests last week, and a reason to clean):

Wrens:

The past month has been all about wrens – I am pleased to reveal the newest video tutorial – this Wren in Watercolor. You can click the image to watch the Introduction, or go to The School to see all of the courses that are offered.

I love to work in detail, and it was a fun challenge to create the complex patterns of this wren. The trick is to break the subject into smaller shapes, and tackle each form one at a time.

I added a bit of blue sky at the very end. Here’s the completed painting – it fits a standard 8 x 10 inch mat and 11 x 14 inch frame.

Weirdos:

I had the pleasure of spending time with these wonderful weirdos, Suzanne Oswald and Michael Daddario, two former colleagues – all of us retired teachers, now following our passion for art.

Our work is hanging at the Eagle Nest Gallery at Nazareth High School in Nazareth, PA until the end of April. These two photos were at the opening reception at the beginning of April.

Suzanne Rebecca Michael We always have fun.
Oswald Rhodes Daddario