. Here’s a quick one, done in between watercolors. Yes, I’m still painting and will eventually post them. This scene is from a photo I took in Marquette Park in my hometown of Gary, Indiana. I grew up in the Miller section on a sand dune and greatly enjoy the wonderful memories of that. Microns …

Pandemic Painting #146. Challenge #10. This 6.25″ x 9.626″ scene is from my back yard last winter. For a first try at snow balanced on the branches of the lilac bush,. I’m ok with it.I broke out the liquid frisket to cover the white of the paper for the blobs of snow on the lilac …

Pandemic Painting #145. Challenge #9. Today’s piece is what I call a coloring book painting. I did a detailed outline drawing and then filled in the outlines with color (Sennelier again).Iris have long been my favorite flower, particularly yellow ones. I’ve probably painted a hundred different iris works. They are a perfect flower for watercolor. …

Pandemic Painting #144. Challenge #8. Here’s a small (6.5″ x 8.5″) piece for today’s offering. It’s taken from a drawing I did of a Cross Plains, Texas sunset. Another one that I’ve painted before but always worth another go. I’m liking my Sennelier colors again. They are in a larger palette than my Winsor & …