Monday, October 21, 2019

Afternoon of Photography

Variety of Original Watercolors
by Artist Rita Squier

Original Watercolor Paintings
Size: 2.5 x 3.5 inches (each)

I went through my archives of watercolor paintings and found a bunch of little watercolors that I have never put up for sale. I spent the afternoon photographing these delightful little works of art.

It started out as a perfect overcast day with plenty of lovely natural light.  I had everything set up next to my South facing window in my studio and I began to take the pictures.  Soon after I started, the sun came out!  Super bright sunshine streamed through my window casting harsh bright light on my set up.  I began to edit the photos I had already taken before the sun broke through.  Then I came up with a brilliant idea.  I taped a piece of tracing paper to my window and I was able to take more pictures with good lighting.

These little paintings will be popping up in my Squier Etsy Shop real soon!

Round Droplet is already there.

A simple sheet of tracing paper saved the day!

Monday, October 7, 2019

Marigolds Make Autumn Sing



Marigolds
by Artist Rita Squier

Original Watercolor Painting
Size: 2.5 x 3.5 inches
Matted Size: 8x10 inches

This time of year the marigold plants in the garden begin to really take off and bloom like crazy.  Their vibrant oranges and yellows are perfect.  They really pop and sing!  Smiling brightly during this gloomy rainy season.

This tiny little painting from my Painting A Day Challenge in 2010, is perfect in a black mat. Loose, free, happy little brushstrokes make this Marigolds still life painting sing.

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