Wisdom at the Tip of Your Brush
Mix water, one of the most subtle yet powerful forces of nature with color, one of the most distracting characteristics of nature, and prepare to be amazed!
Watercolor put wings on my self-expression in ways I would never have imagined.
Watercolor, when allowed the freedom it enjoys, reminds us to be curious and playful.
Watercolor is deceptively easy to play with — it's a child’s toy for goodness’ sake!
It’s the powerful strength of water mixed with the entertainment of color that makes Watercolor a playful friend and teacher.
Watercolor is flexible.
Oh my! A walk through the Hawaii Watercolor Society exhibit at DAC on Nuuanu St in Honolulu will astonish you with the myriad ways it can be used!
When you were a child, you marveled at your masterpiece in fingerpaint for the joy you experienced in the process. Your mom probably put it on the fridge for all to appreciate.
Later, you received coloring books and were praised when you colored within the lines. You’d mastered a measure of dexterity, conformity, and control.
Little did you know then how hard you’d work to unlearn and unravel that controlling behavior later in life!
Watercolor has taught me the importance of being aware of my thoughts and actions — in real-time.
When painting with watercolor, it’s a good idea to watch the painting as it forms because you never know when the water might take that color into areas you hadn’t planned for it to go.
When you paint, focus on what you’re doing in the moment and you’ll become a more thoughtful person.
Over the years, focus and thoughtfulness have crept into all areas of my life. It took more time in some areas and relationships than others, and there’s more work to be done. Yet, all areas have felt the results of the multitude of tiny, thoughtful changes I’ve made while painting.
Would you like to see what happens when you mix water, one of the most subtle yet powerful forces of nature with color, one of the most distracting characteristics of nature?
Join Me for some FUN!
Anything can happen — including
a lifetime of painting adventures!
If you haven’t painted in years, Or if you’ve painted and want more guidance, FUN 1.0 will get you started and give you a strong foundation for moving forward.
If you want more regularity to your painting practice, and you’ve learned color theory in a class with me before, Fun 2.0 is the ticket.