I gave it the title "She Laughs Without Fear" as I have decided that despite the changes that are happening and will continue to happen in my life over the next several months I will laugh without fear. It's kind of my new mantra.
I wanted to say how much I appreciate you who visit my blog, who check in on me in various ways, who leave kind words of support and encouragement. It means so very much. Thank you.
Thanks for stopping in and I wish you a peaceful, creative weekend. I'm going to the party hosted by Eva and Kristin. Happy Paint Party Friday!!
It's a place where I come to play and make messes.
1/08/2016
She Laughs Without Fear
Greetings friends and Happy New Year!! I hope everyone is well. Just wanted to share something short tonight. It's been a heck of a work week and it's all I can do to sit at this keyboard.
I've been playing around with water color for a few weeks. I really do not know much about working with water color, but I know I do not want to paint with water color in the traditional sense. I have much admiration for true "watercolorists" but I know that's not me. So, I've just been playing and learning what the paint will do, and then adding bits and pieces of collage.
I came up with this. I'm pretty pleased with it. 
I gave it the title "She Laughs Without Fear" as I have decided that despite the changes that are happening and will continue to happen in my life over the next several months I will laugh without fear. It's kind of my new mantra.
I wanted to say how much I appreciate you who visit my blog, who check in on me in various ways, who leave kind words of support and encouragement. It means so very much. Thank you.
Thanks for stopping in and I wish you a peaceful, creative weekend. I'm going to the party hosted by Eva and Kristin. Happy Paint Party Friday!!
I gave it the title "She Laughs Without Fear" as I have decided that despite the changes that are happening and will continue to happen in my life over the next several months I will laugh without fear. It's kind of my new mantra.
I wanted to say how much I appreciate you who visit my blog, who check in on me in various ways, who leave kind words of support and encouragement. It means so very much. Thank you.
Thanks for stopping in and I wish you a peaceful, creative weekend. I'm going to the party hosted by Eva and Kristin. Happy Paint Party Friday!!
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Absolutely beautiful! That's how watercolor flowers SHOULD look! ♥♥♥♥♥
ReplyDeleteYour experimen with new technique looks out beautiful and interesting. The colours are lovely with the words which are important to you.
ReplyDeleteSo wishing many good things to happen in your life this new year ♥
Your collage is wonderful Jo, full of life and energy. Have a good weekend, hope you get some time to relax. Hugs, Valerie
ReplyDeleteMany little details I like very much, graceful flowers ready to bloom, big rocks with enchanted forest and giant flowers and yummy colors. :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I love the positive energy in this piece, with those flowing washes and organic shapes. Thanks for your visit and blessings in your journey, wherever it may take you!
ReplyDeleteYou've created a gorgeous unique piece of art Jo,
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful and I love that you are doing your own thing!
It looks like you had fun and I think that's the main thing.
Have a wonderful weekend and Happy PPF to you
Hello Jo, I think I may already have commented on this.
ReplyDeleteIt is so beautiful and colourful, I feel like I have wandered into a magical flower garden. Love all the shapes, the little trees and the contrast of the blues.
This is amazing Jo! Happy PPF!
ReplyDeleteYou should be very pleased with this, Jo. I love the play of colors, bold against gentle. I don't know that you need be a traditionist in watercolors to achieve beautiful pieces. I enjoy mixing collage elements with some of the watercolors I do, too. I thought of you a lot during the holidays as you had your first Christmas without your loving and beloved four legged companion. Blessings!
ReplyDeleteYour painting is so vibrant and stunning, Jo. Love your new motto ... when we have huge changes it's all we can do.. very wise. I'm going through some huge changes at the moment as well - perhaps I will adopt your motto for a few months. :o) hugs, Donna
ReplyDeleteOh this is beautiful! The flowers are gorgeous and the colors are wonderful!
ReplyDeletea gorgeous composition and combination of paint and collage-well done Jo! Happy PPF!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous artwork, my friend!
ReplyDeleteYour watercolour is beautiful
ReplyDeleteI'd be pleased with this. What a gorgeous piece. I love the colors and the warm feeling it gives me. I'd hang it up in my house and love to look at it! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful Jo! I never would've thought it was watercolour. I like the addition of the collage too. Wishing you a healthy, joyful and creative new year!
ReplyDeleteJo I just love how the colour dances over the page... you have a unique way of keeping within your style no matter what medium you use!! Water colour looks good on you my friend!! Very very pretty!! You definitely could be a textile designer!!
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I so like the colors you used in the flower pic. Reminds me of Matisse a bit. Change is so hard--hang in there! Glad to find you through PPF--I am new around the blog world and glad to make art friends. Happy to say I am a new follower. Dea xo
ReplyDeleteWonderful exploration, colors, marks and vibrant energy. xox
ReplyDeleteLovely work. My peice this coming week is about being Brave and growing wings.
ReplyDeleteyour piece is beautiful Jo, so rich with colour!
ReplyDeleteYour painting looks great, I like your approach to watercolours, there's so much more to them than the "traditional watercolourists's" way. I also like your mantra and attitude. Happy 2016!
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