I want to approach this sketchbook a little differently from what I have been doing. I had been feeling that these books were becoming a little too precious. So I looked at all the options for purchasing a sketchbook and even tried out a nice spiral bound model, but just couldn't get past the quality of the paper. I like my watercolor paper best, so I put together a new sketchbook, a little larger for me, 7 x 10 inches this time. I think I am going to like this size. On this page spread I played with the composition for a watercolor painting with the small pencil sketch and practiced painting a field of goldenrod and asters with an old fan brush. I love it when the lavender asters and bright yellow goldenrod are blooming, as they are everywhere right now.
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i miss all the fall colours this time of year, leaves change here but no to the degree that they do in north america
she picked a really nice fabric for her new curtains :D
once you find paper that you really like, you dont want to use anything else :)
I just love that you are teaching your daughters to sew. My girls had no interest in that at all. Love the paintings in your book, Ann. The books themselves are just lovely.
I meant "daughter," not "daughters."
Ann - love your sketchbooks. I know I have been keeping mine more regularly this year. There is something wonderful to open them up and once again be transported back to a certain day or season or time. Love your fall landscape. Thanks for sharing. Just beautiful.
Thanks Jennifer, Sherry and Debbie!
And that's okay Sherry - it should be "leaves had drifted" not "has" sheesh!
I have so enjoyed looking through your blog at your wonderful watercolor art.
I'm a doodler these days...but I also sew, crochet, play with and collect paper.
I'd love for you to pop in for a visit when you have a moment.
Have a wonderful day,
Steph ♥
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