Watercolor in 5x7

Forest Clearing
by Artist Rita Squier

Original Watercolor Painting
Size: 5x7 inches

140 lb. Lana Aquarelle Paper
MaimeriBlu Watercolor Paint

An early Spring watercolor landscape.

Available in my Etsy Shop.

Saturday's Painting

October Birthday
by Artist Rita Squier

Original Watercolor Painting
Size: 7" x 10"
On 300 lb. Winsor Newton Watercolor Paper

Painted this afternoon.  I have not painted on 300 lb. paper in awhile, I do enjoy it.  I actually love it!  The ability to paint wet into wet for a longer period of time suits my style perfectly.

Those with October birthdays get to enjoy the splendor and beauty of Autumn's colorful display.

Obtuse Study

Obtuse Study No. 1
by Artist Rita Squier

Original Watercolor Painting
Size: 11.25" wide x 9" high


I created a new series of watercolor paintings entitled Obtuse Study.  It involves an experiment of paint, color and water on paper.

This series is currently available for sale in my Etsy shop:  http://squier.etsy.com

https://www.etsy.com/listing/104244207/obtuse-study-no-1-original-watercolor

Celebrating My Year in Watercolor

As you may know by now, I have been painting at least one miniature watercolor painting each and everyday from February 1, 2010 through January 31, 2011. I am so pleased and excited with this accomplishment.

I have decided to offer to you a special Mystery Painting Sale!

For a limited time, you may purchase a randomly selected by me original watercolor painting from my Painting A Day Challenge collection for only $15 each plus $1 shipping.

Take a look at the entire Painting A Day Challenge Collection:

http://rasquier.com/painting_a_day_year.html

Purchase your Mystery Painting through email & I will send you a PayPal invoice or you can purchase a Mystery Painting through my Squier Etsy Shop Mystery Painting Sale section.

Don't you just love a surprise?

My Year in Watercolor

Deep Blue Water Drop

by Artist Rita Squier

Original Watercolor Painting

Size: 2.5 x 3.5 inches

ACEO - ATC

I Just Reached One Complete Year of My Painting A Day Challenge!

I painted at least one little original watercolor painting, everyday for an entire year. This is a fantastic and fun milestone for me. I began my Painting A Day Challenge on February 1, 2010. At first it was just going to be for one month. One month turned into two, then three and I figured I gotta keep it going for an entire year. I made it!

View December's Painting A Day Challenge on my website here: http://rasquier.com/painting_a_day_december.html

You can find a bunch of my little watercolors for sale in my Squier Etsy Shop: http://squier.etsy.com

I'm dreaming up something special to celebrate my year in watercolor, so stay tuned!

Painting A Day Continues

Let It Snow - January 19, 2011

by Artist Rita Squier

Original Watercolor Painting

Size: 2.5 x 3.5 inches

ACEO - ATC

My Painting A Day Challenge continues, pretty soon actually in less than 2 weeks I will have a complete year of miniature watercolors paintings. At least one painting, painted everyday of the year. Somedays, more than one was done.

Three Weeks Worth

Sneak Peak

Here's a sneak peak at three weeks worth of my Painting A Day challenge paintings. I have photographed them all individually this afternoon, plus today's painting.

I will post a few here from time to time and slowly listing them for sale in my Etsy shop: http://squier.etsy.com

Happy New Year

Merry Christmas

& Happy New Year Everyone!

This is my 2010 Christmas card, I hand painted lots of them! Sorry it has taken me so long to get it posted to my blog, but under the recent circumstances, I'm sure you understand.

Things are slowly getting back to normal here and hopefully I will be in a new regular routine soon.

Painting A Day in December

December Snow - December 1, 2010

Early Snow - December 2, 2010

by Artist Rita Squier

I have continued my Painting A Day Challenge through December and plan to keep it going through to the end of January. Then I will have one complete year of painting every single day.

I love the colors in December 1st and 2nd's paintings and thought they went together so well. I am offering them up for sale as a pair in my Squier Etsy Shop.

Painting A Day Meets Frames

I'm all caught up on photographing my Painting A Day paintings. I found some nice frames and displayed a few in groupings of 3. The sun cooperated this afternoon, so I was able to get some nice photos.

On the left is:

Cinnamon Forest - November 15, 2010

On the top right is:

Mustard Forest - November 20, 2010

on the bottom right is:

Black & Tan Forest - November 19, 2010

All painted by me, Artist Rita Squier

Original Watercolor Paintings

Size: 2.5 x 3.5 inches

Matted and framed for display only to 8 x 10 inches

Random Painting A Day

Nature's Dawn

by Artist Rita Squier

Painting A Day: October 11, 2010

Original Watercolor Painting

Size: 2.5 x 3.5 inches

ACEO - ATC

A random miniature watercolor painting from my Painting A Day Challenge series.

Twitter Art Exhibit in Moss Norway

Dew Drops in Blue

by Artist Rita Squier

Original Watercolor Painting

Size: 4 x 6 inches (approximately 10 x 15 cm)

A Call for Artists was put out on Twitter by David Sandum for a Twitter Art Show in Moss Norway. It is a charity event that will open on December 1, 2010. The postcard sized artwork will be sold to purchase children's books for the local library. Artwork from around the world will be showcased.

Shown here is a sneak peek at my entry for the exhibit in Moss Norway.

The Call for Artists: http://davidsandumart.posterous.com/call-for-artists-twitter-art-exhibit-in-moss

Search Twitter #twitterartexhibit to learn more.

Square Watercolors

Blue Drops

by Artist Rita Squier

Original Watercolor Painting

Size: 5 x 5 inches (12.7 x 12.7 cm)

I love it! I've created a new slightly larger size to add to my Dew Drop Series.

I have a few paintings of this new size now listed in my Watercolor Drops 5x5 Section of my Etsy Shop.

Sacrificial Anodes, What's That

Rusty Water Drop

by Artist Rita Squier

Painting A Day: September 22, 2010

Original Watercolor Painting

Size: 2.5 x 3.5 inches

ACEO - Art Card

This lovely little water drop was painted on a day, I tried to fill the tub with water to give the dog a bath. The tub filled with rusty looking water!

Turns out the sacrificial anode rods inside the water heater needed replacing. Who knew? Sacrificial what? Anodes? But the tank looks nice and shiny on the outside.

A little internet research and a trip to the hardware store was in order. Followed by my darling husband replacing the anode rods. Then he drained the tank, bucket by bucket.

Now we have clean, clear water! And the dog got her bath.

TGIF

Blazing Ruby Drops

by Artist Rita Squier

Original Watercolor Painting

Size: 2.5 x 3.5 inches

ACEO Art Card

The evening hours and a camera with flash does not do this wonderful little painting justice. It is even more spectacular in person. But I just had to share my latest Painting A Day painting. I love it! It was inspired by a request.

I finally have my own computer back and can work with my own programs and files. I have taken tons of photos of my Painting A Day Challenge, those are up to date now. Today, I was able to update my website through the end of August.

Check out my website if you would like to begin catching up on my Painting A Day progress: http://rasquier.com/painting_a_day_august.html

Drip Drip Drop

Midnight Blue Dew Drop - August 17, 2010

Iolite Dew Drop - August 18, 2010

Murky Water Dew Drop - August 19, 2010

by Artist Rita Squier

Original Watercolor Paintings

Size: 2.5 x 3.5 inches

Paintings for Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

Hope you all are having a wonderful summer!

Three More for My Painting A Day Challenge

Mixed Bouquet - August 14, 2010

Cosmic Blossoms - August 15, 2010

Pea Soup Drops - August 16, 2010

by Artist Rita Squier

Original Watercolor Paintings

Size: 2.5 x 3.5 inches

ACEO Art Cards

ATC Artist Trading Cards

Painting A Day Challenge continues!

I have enjoyed this adventure so much and will continue on this adventure.

These and more can be found for sale in my Squier Etsy Shop: http://squier.etsy.com

One More Dew Drop

Oily Dew Drop - August 13, 2010

by Artist Rita Squier

Original Watercolor Painting

Size: 2.5 x 3.5 inches

ACEO = Art Card, Editions & Originals

Little works of art that measure only 2.5 x 3.5 inches and are flat, yet created in any medium.

ATC = Artist Trading Cards

Little works of art that measure only 2.5 x 3.5 inches and are flat, yet created in any medium.

Pretty much the same, the only difference is that ACEOs are bought and sold and ATCs are traded.

All of mine are original watercolor paintings ... I may be interested in trading some of my older ones for finely created originals. Let me know if you're interested.

Enjoy Summer

Late Summer Day - August 12, 2010

by Artist Rita Squier

Original Watercolor Painting

Size: 2.5 x 3.5 inches

ACEO Art Card

This precious little watercolor painting can be found for sale along with many of my other Painting A Day Challenge paintings in my Squier Etsy Shop.

Have a wonderful summer day!

The Colors of Summer

Hot Summer Dew Drops - August 11, 2010

Peridot Dew Drop - August 10, 2010

by Artist Rita Squier

Original Watercolor Paintings

Size: 2.5 x 3.5 inches

ACEO - ATC

It has been a very hot, hot summer. The colors of these dew drops definitely say summertime.