TGIF - Falll Watercolor Postcards

I'm participating in an art swap with a group of ladies that have taken or are taking "The Art of Wild Abandonment" class by Junelle Jacobsen and Christy Tomlinson. LOVE THIS CLASS!!

The second postcard below is the one I sent off to a lovely woman in N. Carolina. The other cards were created just because I wanted to.  I still need to watercolor the last one. It was fun to work in a small size, 3.5x5 inches, which is much smaller than I'm used to.

I hope you are enjoying your week and the upcoming weekend!
Hugs, Erin

Art Journal Watercolor - The Pantry

I am currently taking the online art class, "The Art of Wild Abandonment" with Christy Tomlinson and Junelle Jacobsen.  It is fabulous and Junelle does lots of sketching prior to working in her art journal or on canvas, etc.  I have been happily sketching lots of things and having so much fun.  I was inspired to sketch and then watercolor this detailed image of a kitchen pantry.

I hope you are spending some time creating.  It is a great "down-time" activity and something that is just for me.  I love to sketch in the evening after dinner while the kids do homework.

Happy Wednesday!

Hugs, Erin

Art Journal Watercolor - Sweet Bird on Branch

Happy Monday Bloggers!  Lots of time to do art this weekend with

the youngest son grounded (no priviledges).  I had free

labor all weekend (and the bonus - no complaining)

so lots of cleaning, laundry and re-arranging stuff. 

I also did crockpot cooking (bbq pork roast and chili)

and made Apple Crisp from the "6 ingredients or less" cookbook. 

One of my favorite fall desserts....Yummy!!

 

And here is my newest sketch done with Neocolor II

watercolor crayons

in my watercolor art journal .

 

"Sweet Bird on Apple Blossom Branch"

 

 

Hugs, Erin

 

 

Sketchbook - watercolor crayons "Bloom"

This was done in my sketchbook with watercolor crayons.

It was inspired by a Pinterest image that I happened upon,

that stuck in my mind for a few weeks

 and finally made it to paper.

I hope you are having a fabulous week my friends.

Hugs,  Erin

Art Journal - My Kite

Just a little sketch I did and then colored with watercolor crayons.

Hugs,  Erin

Art Journal - Hibiscus Luna Pink Swirl

My version of a Hibiscus flower, inspired by the photo below (found online).

Well it has been a busy few weeks between work and home life.  My focus has been on family and meeting my work deadlines.  Hope my rough patch is passed and I can do some blogging again.

Hope everyone is happy and healthy.  Hugs,  Erin

Art Journal-Little Village

Art Journal-Little Village, originally uploaded by frenchieredhead.

Art Journal-Spiraling Thoughts

Art Journal-Spiraling Thoughts, originally uploaded by frenchieredhead.

Art Journal - "Chaos in my mind"

This journal page was started with watercolor paper (no gesso added) and paint dripped down the page with water.  After it dried I outlined the color differences (the runs) with black marker for fun.  After that I decided this was a great representation of how my mind has been reeling with data, worry and chaos since the start of 2012 and added in the partial face.  A bit outside my normal drawing but hey, its my journal... 

I feel really blessed to have added art to my creative outlets as my art journal has definitely been a great outlet for my stress and helps me decompress at night so I can sleep (which hasn't been great the last few months).  When I don't sleep, everything seems much worse so getting a good night of sleep helps me handle my worries. 

I hope everyone is having a wonderful day.  I am having dinner with some fabulous girl friends tonight who very dear to me (and help keep me sane).

Art Journal - "Chaos in my mind", originally uploaded by frenchieredhead.

Hugs,  Erin

Art Journal - Flower Doodle

Art Journal - Flower Doodle, originally uploaded by frenchieredhead.

Art Journal-Spring Flowers II

Art Journal-Spring Flowers II, originally uploaded by frenchieredhead.

Art Journal- Spring Blossoms

Art Journal- Spring Blossoms, originally uploaded by frenchieredhead.

Art Journal Page - Love

I have been researching Art Journals lately and have found tons of inspiration on Pinterest, YouTube and art blogs.  So I purchased a journal and some new markers (love them) and got to work. 

This is my first art journal page.....fun and funky, in honor of Valentines Day this week.  The page started with watercolor crayons and then I added additional color with the new markers.  The created the swirls and squiggles with a black paint marker and then added the white paint marker. 

First Art Journal Page - "Love"

It is such a happy feeling to create, even if it isn't something that you would sell or hang in your house.  Just to have fun playing with paint, markers, etc.  It's like being a kid again.  Give yourself permission to draw, color or paint.   

It is good for your soul!!
Hugs,  Erin

My first watercolor painting-Tulips

Happy Wednesday morning my friends - I have been busy experimenting with watercolor paper and watercolor crayons.  This is my first water color painting.  I obviously have a lot to learn but not a horrible piece for my very first time.  Plus it gives us thoughts of spring and flowers (one of my favorite things).



"Tulips" - created on 140 lb watercolor paper with watercolor crayons

I hope you have a lovely day.
Hugs,  Erin