an early present

When I sent for some more art supplies, I treated myself to a present - an instructional art book. I'm looking forward in the Christmas break to practising the demonstrations.



Then my hubby kindly bought the coloured pencils for me to practice with!




And a certain little girl was hoping she could play along too :)

new book, new technique

I've bought a new book!
I have always liked the look of animals painted in a "loose" style in watercolour - this is the book to help me achieve that style.

All work and chores done, Missy taken for a long walk around the field, I settled down to read the book cover to cover - which has now been done!

Its very exciting, the photos of the paintings are lovely, the technique seems well explained. Delicious book.

Tomorrow I start practising the exercises within.
It'll be an exhilarating journey, learning something new.

You'll probably get to see my efforts, along the way!