It's All About You and Your Imagination!

I have a workshop coming up for the Utah Watercolor Society! Follow Your Inspiration with Catherine Darling Hostetter When February 19-20th 9-4 PM each day Add to Calendar Where Sons of Pioneers Building 3301 East Louise Ave 3301 E 2920 S Salt Lake City, UT 84109 *With professional guidance, Catherine Hostetter will have you creating fun and exciting artworks during this 2 day workshop! *Tap into your imagination and be inspired to learn how to incorporate some unique creative ideas.  Even the most traditional artists will learn how to tap into their creative mind. *You won't want to miss this whimsical, fun filled workshop. *Let Catherine inspire you to let loose!  Come and  explore your options with fellow artists! Don't miss this creative opportunity! Register Today! Get more information Register On-line Now! It's Easy! If you have any questions, contact: Cynthia Powell artists4ever@gmail.com 801-674-9503

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Arches Watercolor Paper Disappointment

A few months back I moved. Which means I was forced to go through and organize all my art supplies. This past week I needed to paint a watercolor to enter into the Utah Watercolor Society Spring Show. This year we have the amazing John Salminen to jury our show.

Determined to use some of the supplies I had in store, I found some Arches 140 lb. cold press watercolor paper. I haven't used Arches for several years now but my memory was soon refreshed as to the reason for that.

Starting the painting with the first couple of washes was fine, but then as I applied more layers of color, the paper acted very weird and the colors would not blend properly. Frustrated, I kept on going; I had a deadline to meet and no time to start another painting! If you have read my blog at all you may have gathered that I tend to procrastinate painting for shows til the last couple of days before it's due.

The painting ended up ok, but I wasn't pleased with the face of the girl. Painting skin tones can be delicate work, and this paper would not let me blend the colors as well as I wanted. *sigh*.

The title of this painting is "Then It Dawned On Her". Kind of a poetic tribute to why I will never buy Arches again. Yes...

NOW I remember why I switched to Fabriano WC paper.