Tag Archives: Moon

Painting at the Lake….

Posted on August 19, 2017 by mckitt123

This is my all-time favorite thing to do…. Paint with a friend (who also happens to be my sister) while camping at the most beautiful place – Nanaimo Lakes. Mine Lorna’s – she just continues to get better and better.

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Owl On The Moon….

Posted on August 12, 2017 by mckitt123

Boy, it’s been waaaay to long since I’ve posted anything.  I was in the studio today, cleaning up, and I found about 8 pieces that I’d completely forgotten about.  I’ll be at the BoHo Market at Nest Collective on Saturday … Continue reading →

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TinyShop ….

Posted on June 11, 2017 by mckitt123

So, my TinyShop at Nest Collective is SLOOOWWWLLLY coming together.  Paul and Chuck built me a wall (No Trump Jokes!!! ha ha ha), and Lorna helped me a LOT with staging it. The Wall The Products – I’d like to … Continue reading →

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A Whale of a Postcard

Posted on June 8, 2017 by mckitt123

Here’s another postcard that I’ll be demo’ing on Saturday, from 1:00 till 2:00 or 3:00 at Nest Collective on Saturday June 10th. I love this one!

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Working With a Theme – Moon and Heron

Posted on March 20, 2017 by mckitt123

Well, this was an interesting exercise.  Again, using a moon as a background, this will use a Heron as the focal point.  If you’re a watercolor “purist”, just stop reading right now!  I used watercolors, a gold pen, a black … Continue reading →

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Working with a theme – Before and After

Posted on March 16, 2017 by mckitt123

So, my brother made this comment a while ago: …Looks like a dogs breakfast to me but I know when you’re done it will be great …. This was in reference to the Moon Silhouette Series that I’ve been working … Continue reading →

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Watercolor – Working With a Theme

Posted on February 15, 2017 by mckitt123

So, continuing on with the Theme of “things silhouetted against a moon”, I’ve done six more starter pieces.  I’m doing the moons two different ways, so far.  I’m also using an assortment of paper types – 400 lb rough, 140 … Continue reading →

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Watercolor – Working With a Theme – Finished

Posted on February 9, 2017 by mckitt123

(Go here for Part 1  or Part 2) Sorry for two posts in one day; I didn’t think I’d actually finish this piece today. My original small journal piece had a heron.  I find the dangle-y legs of the heron … Continue reading →

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Watercolor – Working With a Theme – Part Two

Posted on February 9, 2017 by mckitt123

(Go here for Part 1) I’ve glazed the moon with Quin Gold, and added some really bright green to the other area.  YIKES!  It looks horrid.  But I like how the moon is shaping up. I’ve used a darker color … Continue reading →

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Watercolor – Working With a Theme

Posted on February 8, 2017 by mckitt123

So, I’ve heard and read that working in a series, or working with a theme, is ALWAYS a good idea for improving your skills, so I’m going to give it a try. The theme will be “Things that are silhouetted against … Continue reading →

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