Knitting Dragonflies

I found the 20 Minute Challenge by Katherine Cartwright from a fellow blogger Theresa of Blueberries, Art and Life , a fellow knitter than lured me into watercolor! It is a fun way to simplify your drawings! I tend to want to overdo it, so this has been a great tool for me. The first several times it was rather nerve racking with the timer counting down. Then something “clicked” and I realized I could edit out whatever I wanted to. I urge you to take a look and try it yourself. It is oddly liberating, despite or because of the time limits. Fall White Pine I’ve been playing around with the more portable ink and paper with a watercolor wash. Sitting in my yard after work, doing a bit of unwinding in these wonderful fall days, inspires me to sketch. The last of my roses. I love fall days with the clear air and crisp feel of autumn, football games and campfires! Do a little creating today!

I’ve been busy with life lately. Have to remember to make time for play. A little simple sketch of a tree in my backyard on watercolor paper with a fine point sharpie pen . Morning coffee developed into inspiration. I’m trying not to over think, I had to stop myself from adding more color. I tend to want to keep painting until I’ve gone too far. My neighbors’ house. Sharpie and watercolor.   The below is by Henry Li, Simplicity – by capturing the essence of a scene using minimum brush strokes to complete a painting. Enjoy! Remember to play today!

Sandhill Cranes Indiana Migration Stop Over Photo by Robert Long Thanks!! Sometimes I forget how pretty it is in my own backyard!   Get your knitting needles out and go to it!