Some Sketches and The Seaside

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Enjoying the last few days at the seaside. We've had some glorious weather recently!

I've also been having fun in my sketchbook, playing with watercolour.



The one below has a different sort of background. Shall I tell you what I did to create it?


I made a sploshy wet wash of colour over the page, then laid down some scrunched up Clingfilm. Left it to dry and behold! The interesting texture appears!As for this background, you might be able to tell what else I've been doing! ;o)

Comments

renilde said…
Nice to see you experimenting,your mother and child drawing is beautiful,and I do like the first watercolour, I like the details.
2 September 2010 at 17:03
Kathryn Dyche said…
Those sketches are so beautiful, love the textured background you created with clingfilm.
2 September 2010 at 17:35
rachel awes said…
i just adore your work!
love the two-toned hair
& all your details everywhere
& the holding & loving
that comes through it all!
2 September 2010 at 18:17
SKIZO said…
Thank you for sharing
This fabulous work with us
Good creations
2 September 2010 at 19:05
Dear Fireflies said…
Goodness, where have I been all this time?! I've missed so many posts from you, and your works are just beautiful. Shame on me! Honestly, Jess, these new paintings are just stunning. -hugs-
2 September 2010 at 20:54
Kerri said…
love getting to see all these great sketches of yours!!! beautiful as always-
3 September 2010 at 03:00
Carol said…
Beautiful work, as always.
3 September 2010 at 14:04
Foxglove said…
Your work is so lovely, I love the water colours.
3 September 2010 at 15:51
Julia Guthrie said…
Such lovely pics :)
Especially love the paintng of the woman with her arms outstretched & the hearts behind her!
xxx
4 September 2010 at 17:27
Faeryfay said…
I love your art. Truly beautiful!
5 September 2010 at 01:21
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