WOYWW 866 Winter art and managing colours

Hi all, 

I’m joining in with our blog hop care of Sarah’s Craftshed and sending healing hugs to Neet, who’s still in hospital.

Art class starts again this week so I’ve been finishing my collage annd watercolour cornucopia. The masking fluid has been on it for a month so I used my Frisk maskaway rubber to ease it off (foreground). It’s surprisingly effective. 

I’m pleased with my painting for once, and we’ll see what our tutor says about it tomorrow. 

This week we’re starting winter landscapes and we’re only allowed to use flat brushes. 

I’ve found a photo I like for a reference.

 Though these are pretty too, if a little busy.  

However, I’ve just checked my notes and Claire specified Kent winter landscapes. I’ve this one from my friend Chris. I’ll print a few and see what I can work on in class. Whenever I think landscapes I always prefer the Peak District, though, it’s home. Chris’s photo is from last year, at Prince’s Parade, as we’ve only had a tiny snowfall so far this week in Kent. Stay safe and warm if it’s worse where you are. 

Brian’s slipover is progressing slowly. I got too ambitious with the amount of different yarns and it got into a robble. 

I’m carrying the yarn up the side and have now restricted myself to two bobbins of yarn plus the cream. I’ve wound alternate lengths of yarn onto 2 bobbins with magic knots and it’s easier to manage. 

 

Bella is in deep winter relaxation mode, she sends you all rather sleepy purrs. 

And finally …

I’ll be round to visit after class so put the kettle on. 😀

Hugs

Lynnecrafts xx