So now they are in abundance - I even purchased a bunch from the local greengrocers (apparently from Cornwall) and popped them on my mantelpiece. Yellow is a very optimistic and cheerful colour and it's so lovely seeing them indoors for a while.
Due to the weather at the beginning of December being one of the mildest for around 50 years is the reason for the daffodils blooming now.
I've always liked painting daffodils - sometimes on their own or mostly in a painting with other flowers - such as lavender, maybe a crocus and some other flowers and fauna. I think the reason being that they tend to lend themselves to being quite free flowing which is a style I enjoy painting in. Daffodils never feel solid to me - they seem fluent and alive.
FOR SALE - THE SMALL (APPROX 6x4) YELLOW BORDERED PAINTING ABOVE IS FOR SALE. IT IS AN ORIGINAL WATERCOLOUR PAINTING OF DAFFODILS AND LOVELY BRIGHT FLOWERS. IF INTERESTED PLEASE LEAVE A COMMENT BELOW. MANY THANKS.
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I
CAN SEE THE SEA
Last weekend when there was a short break in the rain I took the dogs and husband for a lovely 'refreshing' walk along Bexhill seafront towards Normans Bay. It may not have been raining but it was VERY windy. We followed the beach for a while and enjoyed seeing different sights. There was lots to inspire there - some interesting pieces of art that local residents have put in their seaside gardens.
Writing is a skill that seems to be less common place these days. When was the last time that you actually wrote a postcard? Maybe it was recently which is fab. But probably it was a while ago. Remember the days before mobile phones? When people used to send postcards when away? Whether you were abroad for an annual fortnight in the sun, a special weekend or just an exciting day trip to the seaside. Did you used to return home before the postcard did?! They were such an important part of life. Slowly it feels like writing, paper and letters are drifting out of our everyday lives. Occasionally we send thank you notes after receiving a gift and of course there are greetings cards which are still as popular. But the humble postcard. Can you remember the last time you wrote or received one?
Looking through some old belongings of my relatives that I had stashed away I found this delightful quirky country side postcard. If you look closely you can see it is dated 1963!
It was sent to my Mum from a relative of hers. The general gist of the postcard is that she was having a jolly good time and wanted to share it with her friend. How wonderful! Those lovely days before sharing it on social media.........
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I've been inspired by postcards and thought we could have a go at designing our own.
All you will need is
- blank watercolour postcard or watercolour paper
- masking fluid
- watercolour paints
- pencil & rubber
- brushes
Firstly think of what you would like to write on the postcard - maybe a sentiment, or a quote, or a pattern? Let your imagination go wild!
Faintly draw the words on the postcard with a pencil then using the masking fluid go over it. Wash the brush as soon as used as masking fluid and brushes don't like each other much.
Leave the postcard to dry for around half an hour.
When masking fluid is dry go to town on painting! I have done a simple design with two contrasting colours and a flower pattern to add interest. But you can choose anything - your favourite quote, words that inspire or something that is special to the person you are sending it to.
Leave the paint to dry and then carefully using the rubber erase the masking fluid and pencil marks - to reveal your beautiful design!
Now you just have to decide who you would like to send it to!
Well I'm off to the New Forest for a bit of R&R so no clues to what my next blog might be about.....
Thanks for reading my blog.
Vicky :-)
every artist was first an amateur
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