Keeping a Sketchbook

In January of this year, I joined other artists in participating in the Strada Easel 31-day Challenge of creating from life. This time I wanted to have some fun with watercolor. I love the fluid and freeing nature of this medium and I often take advantage of some of the spontaneous “accidents” that add beauty to a work.

Keeping a sketchbook is a great way to explore ideas and different media as an artist. It can also capture thumbnails and color schemes to help solve problems before painting a larger piece. Working every day, even for minutes, can help pay dividends as an artist. There is always something more to learn and explore!

Below is a sampling of some of the floral creations I created in watercolor for the Strada Easel Challenge.