Finished mosaic

With Gaudi and my visit to brilliant Barcelona recently as my inspiration, I just finished my mosaic. This is such a peaceful activity and one I will enjoy many times over on my Side Deck Studio. Forever one to by aware of occupational health and safely, PLEASE don't forget your safety specs and gloves. AND...clean up those glass splinters before the kids get home!!!!

My painting continues....

Layer upon layer my painting continues! You would hardly recognise it, but I love the way the vibrant red, blue and green can be seen deep within. Nearly done! Seriously...anyone can do this! All you need is a large canvas, acrylic paint, sponge/brush/ruler and away you go. Layer your initial colour and wait till dry. Apply second coat in the design you wish and leave or scratch back. Third colour and dry, then fourth. Easy!!!! Quite simply...when you are happy, it's finished. Or if you aren't happy....just paint over. I hope I have inspired you :)

Painting with ink

Try taking fine brush, black and red ink. Using upward strokes and undiluted black ink, paint the feature branch. Lift your brush upwards to create fine branch tips. Dilute the ink and paint branches in the background and shadows. Dilute the red ink to dab on the cherry blossoms and dilute further to paint distant blossoms. This technique is quick, easy and rewarding! I hope I have inspired you to be creative.