As you know I’ve been having a lot of fun experimenting with watercolor paint. When I sit down to play with this medium it usually begins with a simple idea, which turns into a simple sketch.
The inspiration for the piece below began with windows, a yellow one to be specific. I chose to paint my window frame yellow because this color is associated with feelings of optimism, enlightenment and happiness…I’m always looking for ways to include positive energy in my artwork.
With the addition of a basic roof this window becomes a house.
Inside of my window there are dreamy drapes of lace…a light layer of beeswax brings out the delicate details.
At the bottom of the window I added all kinds of pretty things, like a patch of shimmery flowers.
I continued this layering effect on the sides too.
Creating this yellow window of sunshine made me happy. What happy things have you been creating lately?
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Love this Becky! Love how you think, too! It would be sooo cool to have some studio time with you, and create along side you!! I think I need to loosen up some, and take some more risks with my creations!!
Have a fab weekend!! Oh and I love the dragonfly, too!
Becky
September 16th, 2011
Lovely piece Becky. I love the effect that bees wax makes. Lovely little happy yellow house. 🙂
September 17th, 2011
I love that you chose sunny yellow for your view~ It is beautiful…are the flowers french knots? The bees wax really elevates the warmth of home, to me.
Happy things, I made pumpkin bread, my home smelled amazing. I am working on a banner. I want to make a doll; I dyed fabric and now considering what kind I want to make. I entered an essay contest, when I hit send and emailed it, made me pretty giddy~
September 17th, 2011
Becky, it look like a SUNNY window!
Hugs, Diane
September 17th, 2011
SO pretty!! I love that it turned into a little house, it’s just so charming. 🙂
I’ve been making a lot of crafts with my kids as we’re learning about ancient Egypt. I haven’t posted them on my blog but they are fun and ‘happy’ things to make with them. Have a great weekend!
~Scarlett
September 17th, 2011
very sweet project…reminds me of lemonade!
September 17th, 2011
Love your little, sunny, yellow house – adorable!
I haven’t made anything happy or otherwise for a while but I have tomorrow off and my fingers are already twitching….
September 17th, 2011
your yellow window is so very beautiful, the little flowers, the cute roof, and a clear button – all perfect touches. Thank you for this lovely inspiration.
I’ve just completed an 8×10 canvas for my niece, here is a link:
http://teresajaye.blogspot.com/2011/09/mixed-media-on-canvas-doreen.html
September 17th, 2011
Oh my goodness..I’m in love with all those layers! I have been too busy with family and work to find sufficient time to create. I am hoping to have a few hours to myself tomorrow. I’m afraid the studio needs a cleaning first though before I can wrap my mind around the unfinished projects! lol Typical cycle that we all go through I know…have a great weekend!
September 17th, 2011
Such a sweet little sunny collage Becky.
When you use beeswax in your work, so you use straight beeswax or do you use a beeswax + Damar resin?
xo
jeanne
September 17th, 2011
Jeanne, I use straight beeswax (brick form, melted in a mini-crock pot.)
September 19th, 2011
Your little yellow window of sunshine is making me very happy to view it. Love all of your details and layering. Sunshine smiles to you dear…
September 17th, 2011
you’ve transformed your sketch into a layered piece of yellow happiness! it’s absolutely fabulous, becky!! xoxo
September 18th, 2011
oooh so fun to see how you start a project and go from a sketch to the finished piece. love it.
rainy day today so i’ll be playing some. made a fun welcome sign for my nephew and his fiance for their home. shabby and chic. enjoy this week.
September 19th, 2011
what a lovely piece, it instantly made me feel of a bright spring morning. What a pleasing sight it what.
Love me 🙂
September 21st, 2011
This is so pretty. The wax gives it a soft and dreamy look. Becky, it is so nice that your share your process with us all, from sketch to finish.
September 21st, 2011
Becky this is so pretty! I love all the layers and how you show how you built them. I learn so much every time I stop in to see you. 🙂
September 21st, 2011
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