Watercolor painting process blog sharing tips and ideas to make beautiful watercolor landscape paintings. Paint with confidence with these lessons. I share this blog to be an inspiration to beginner watercolor artists and people interested in trying the medium. You'll find links to the products I use and love.
If you're interested in how to paint abstract watercolors, or if you've previously found abstract art to be a complete enigma. Then I have some strategies and
Description This cozy pullover in eleven sizes (XXS to L and 1X through 6X) is knit bottom up in the round with raglan shaping. The comfortable boxy shape begins with a deep, textured hem with side vents that hides a set of optional pockets and from there, the styling variations abound! Pattern includes choice of crew neck or V-neck finish, two sleeve lengths, and two body lengths. Hem texture is repeated on the lower sleeves and neckbands, with a twist stitch panel accenting side seams and raglan lines. This every day topper is a speedy, relaxing project for experienced knitters and a great choice for adventurous beginner/intermediate knitters. Click after payment to transfer this pattern to your Ravelry Library! Samples shown here: women's size M / 41 inches with pockets in Bare Naked Wools Kent Aran , color Mussel Shell and without pockets in Targhee Tango Worsted , color Argentine Suggested Yarns: Kent Aran , Targhee Tango Worsted , Kent Worsted , Stone Soup Worsted , Better Breakfast Worsted , Confection Worsted , or any lofty worsted weight yarn that knits to pattern gauge. Substituting yarn and/or needles may result in an overall variation in size, drape, or yardage requirement. Finished Size: 29(33, 37, 41, 45, 49)[53, 57, 61, 65, 69] inches / 73.5(84, 94, 104, 114.5, 124.5)[134.5, 145, 155, 165, 175.5] cm in circumference around chest to fit with 4 to 7 inches / 10 to 18 cm of ease (washed and blocked) Yarn requirements: Long Body / Long Sleeve: 950(1030, 1140, 1230, 1340, 1430)[1570, 1680, 1790, 1930, 2090] yards / 870(940, 1040, 1120, 1230, 1310)[1440, 1540, 1640, 1760, 1910] meters Crop Body / Crop Sleeve: 780(840, 920, 990, 1100, 1190)[1300, 1390, 1520, 1650, 1770] yards / 710(770, 840, 910, 1010, 1090)[1190, 1270, 1390, 1510, 1620] meters Note: long sleeves take 60(65, 70, 75, 75, 65)[85, 90, 80, 80, 100] yards / 55(60, 65, 70, 70, 60)[80, 80, 75, 75, 90] meters MORE yarn than crop sleeves Gauge: 16 sts and 24 rows = 4 inches / 10 cm in stockinette stitch (knit flat, washed, and blocked) 16 sts and 24 rows = 4 inches / 10 cm in pattern stitch on larger needle (knit flat; washed, and air-dried) Needles : size 9US (5.5 mm) circular needles (or size to obtain correct gauge) size 7US (4.5 mm) circular needles for neck finish (or 1 mm smaller than gauge needle)
Nordiske landskaber - Akvareller
[by Chris Haldane in Sydney] A recent trip to ‘the land of my fathers’ with two great sketching friends delivered one delightful experience after another! We began our circuit of Scotland in Edinburgh, a sketcher’s delight with all its history and distinctive architecture, especially Edinburgh Castle. Whoever looked at that huge volcanic rock that it […]
Serviette 'Dünenpfad' ist ein viertel Motiv, das das Meer nach Hause holt. Es zeigt die Dünen mit Blick auf das Meer mit einem Segelboot. Bestens geeignet für sommerliche Gestaltungen mit der Serviettentechnik auf den verschiedensten Oberflächen.Bedruckung: Einseitig, Rückseite weißMaterial: PapierMotiveinteilung: viertel Motiv
Mona Sloth / Akvarel og Foto - http://www.akvarelmonasloth.dk/
Today's inspiration: Summer by one of the American Impressionists, Frank Benson. You can almost feel the sun's warmth and the crisp sea breeze. Frank Benson, Summer, 1909 Here are some key observations and takeaways: It was painted in oils, but it has a distinct, pastel-like finish. Oils are versatile like that.There's an interesting play between hard
Ohio-based artist Robert Roth paints the vastness of the sky and the power of the sun, capturing the horizon as blue melts into shades of...
We’re just back from a wicked two day workshop with artist Erik Tiemens. Check out his gallery page: watersketch.com or his blog: virtualgouacheland Erik had us working on two main topics; de…
