June and a New Journal and an Art Show

It is always fun to start a new journal.
It usually takes me about 6 months to paint my way
through the pages of a Watercolor, Pen and Ink Journal.
I am trying out a new type, Stillman & Birn
and the paper is new, also.
It is not as "toothy" as my previous journal pages
and it is bright white rather than the cream color of Arches.

Here is my first page. I set the Arches paper

along side so you can see the difference.

This is a close up version of the Arches.

This flower is called Love in the Mist.

It starts with a blue bloom and finishes off 

with this wonderful pod. I cut quite a few

pods and plan to dry them for a permanent

arrangement during the winter months.

This is my first page.. I like the way 

the pen slides smoothly on the page. 

But, I am less happy with the way

the colors blend and move when the paint is wet.

 Oh well, one can't have everything!

Some of my paintings are now hanging 

downstairs in The Redwoods' Lobby.

I am getting some very nice comments 

from the residents. Most of them have no 

idea that I enjoy watercolor painting.

It is fun to be able to share a new side of 

my self to my Redwoods' friends.