Paper Testing

Dew Drops on Garza Papel
by Artist Rita Squier

Original Watercolor Painting
Size:  14 x 20 cm

Several months ago, perhaps last Autumn, I received a few sample sheets of Garza Papel Artisan Paper made in Spain.  As soon as I got the paper I created one small landscape and this swashy blue background in my own style of painting to see how the paper reacts.

This is 100% recycled cotton, acid free, watercolor paper and the weight is 300 grs.  The paper has a great white tone.  It has a very nice soft feel and texture to the paper and it accepts the paint extremely well.  I even like the little embossed heron in the lower left corner.

It has been months since I painted the background.  Just the other day, I decided I would test out my dew drops.  Lifting color on this paper even after months worked effortlessly.

I am very impressed with this 100% cotton recycled paper!
Thank you Garza Papel!

Dew Drops Meet Fine Art Prints

The new series of Dew Drop watercolors as 8x10 inch prints are available in my Squier Etsy Shop.

Shown here are:

Peachy Keen Drops

&

Aquamarine Drops

The 8x10 Dew Drops are only available as affordable fine art giclee prints. They are printed on luxurious somerset velvet paper and have a 1 inch border for ease of matting and framing.

Long Awaited Product

You've chanted, "We want prints!" over and over.

The long awaited product is here! Now available in my Squier Etsy Shop is a special set of prints from my Dew Drop Series.

This time around, I'm keeping all the originals for myself and making the prints available to you for purchase.

Currently there are five different images available.

Peach Keen Drops

Aquamarine Drops

Irish Spring Drops

Cool Blue Drops

Purple Passion Drops

Print Size: 8x10 inches

Paper Size: 10x12 inches

Mix and match to your heart's delight!

They will look awesome matted and framed and grouped together.

Prints or No Prints

I've been trying to decide do I make prints or just keep making originals. I'd love to turn some of my dew drops into prints. I've got a bunch of favorites from my Painting A Day Challenge that would make great miniature prints. ACEO sized.

But I've also been toying with the idea of starting a few new larger dew drop paintings.

What do you think? Leave a comment and let me know. Thank you!

More for My Dew Drop Series

Two Raindrops

by Artist Rita Squier

Original Watercolor Painting

Size 2.5 x 3.5 inches

Miniature Art

ACEO - Art Card

I love the dew drop series!

SOLD :)

Hot Hot Pink

Verzino Dew Drop

by Artist Rita Squier

Original Watercolor Painting

Size: 2.5 x 3.5 inches

ACEO - Art Card

A sneak peek at one of my most recent dew drop paintings.

Dew Drop Series is Back

Blue Meets Yellow Dew Drop

by Artist Rita Squier

Original Watercolor Painting

Size: 2.5 x 3.5 inches

ACEO - Art Card

Looks like the dew drop series is back! I've begum adding to it again. I do love painting these tiny little dew drop paintings.

Click "Like" on Facebook today!

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Teacup Sized Art

Gloomy Day Drops

by Rita A. Squier

Original Watercolor Painting

Size: 2.5 x 3.5 inches

ACEO Art Card

What is an ATC & ACEO?

Artist Trading Cards (ATC) - Traded amongst artists.

Art Cards, Editions & Originals (ACEO) - Sold to artists and collectors.

Artist Trading Cards and Art Cards are one in the same.

They are referred to as Artist Trading Cards when traded and Art Cards when sold.

The only requirement is the size. The size is 2.5 inches by 3.5 inches. The same size as other themed trading cards. They fit perfectly into the sleeves and sheets that are created for regular trading cards.

Artists from all over the world create these little works of art in a variety of different mediums and subject matter. Artists trade them with other artists.

Artists sell them to those who love small art and to those who would love to collect art but cannot really afford to buy the larger pieces the artist is selling. This also allows people to collect a larger variety of art since they are only buying little pieces. The art cards are meant to be sold at lower prices and to reach a wider audience.

They can be framed in little frames. They can be matted and framed singly in an 8x10 inch frame for a very contemporary look. Mat them in groups in a single mat to fill a larger or longer frame.

The Art Cards I have created have all been original watercolor paintings. I store them in a 3 ring binder filled with sheets of trading card sleeves. I sell my original watercolor Art Cards through my Squier Etsy Shop.

Collecting Art Cards or Artist Trading Cards is a fabulous way to create your own art collection.

Start your art collection today if you haven't already!

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

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.

Drip Drop Dew Drops in August

Cranberry Red Dew Drop - August 4, 2010

Carolina Blue Drops - August 5, 2010

by Artist Rita Squier

Original Watercolor Paintings

Size: 2.5 x 3.5 inches

ACEO - Art Cards

Two fabulous additions to my dew drop series! They look so three dimensional.

Variety in Green

Gin & Tonic Drop - July 24, 2010

Kelly Dew Drops - July 23, 2010

by Artist Rita Squier

Original Watercolor Paintings

Size: 2.5 x 3.5 inches

ACEO - Art Cards, Editions & Originals

Painting A Day Challenge & Dew Drop Series

My ACEOs are all original miniature watercolor paintings on acid free 100% cotton rag archival watercolor paper and painted with artist quality italian watercolor paint.

Inspired by Current Events

Droplets on Oil Spill - July 15th

Sapphire Dew Drop - July 14th

Cucumber Dill Drop - July 13th

by Artist Rita Squier

Original Watercolor Paintings

Size: 2.5 x 3.5 inches

My Painting A Day Challenge dew drops from the past three days seem to be inspired by current events and things happening around me. The Cucumber Dill Drop inspired by cucumbers growing in my garden, I cannot wait until they're pickable. I love slicing them thin and marinating them with dill. Sapphire Dew Drop inspired by my gorgeous sapphire ring. Droplets on Oil Spill inspired by news of the oil spill in the Gulf, the well finally being capped.

These dew drops and more from my Painting A Day Challenge can be found for sale in my Squier Etsy Shop.

Have a great day! :)

A Cool Violet Blue

Cobalt Dew Drop - July 8, 2010

by Artist Rita Squier

Original Watercolor Painting

Size: 2.5 x 3.5 inches

ACEO Art Card

A refreshing cool violet blue background with a pair of deep cobalt dew drops.

Hope you're keeping cool during the heat wave! We're doing our best to keep cool here.

Hot Hot Orange Dew Drop

Oranges Poranges Drop - July 7, 2010

by Artist Rita Squier

Original Watercolor Painting

Size: 2.5 x 3.5 inches

ACEO Art Card

A hot hot orange dew drop for a very hot hot summer day!

Two for Friday July 2

Robin's Egg Blue Drop - July 2, 2010

Drops of Water - July 2, 2010

by Artist Rita Squier

Original Watercolor Paintings

Size: 2.5 x 3.5 inches

ACEO Art Card

These two paintings were done by 8:30 this morning. I painted Robin's Egg Blue Drop first and still felt like painting more. So I started working on Drops of Water and I am so happy with it. I love it! They look so real and three dimensional, dripping down the paper.

Avocado by the Pool

Avocado Green Dew Drop - June 29, 2010

Pool Blue Drop - June 30, 2010

by Artist Rita Squier

Original Watercolor Paintings

Size: 2.5 x 3.5 inches

ACEO Art Card

Two more dew drops to round out the month of June. My Painting A Day Challenge has been a success this month.

The ACEO art card is a perfect sized 2.5 x 3.5 inches little painting to be creating at least one every day. The ACEO is a perfect way to start your own original art collection. Affordable little works of art.

Etsy Front Page

My Dew Drop!

It's so exciting to wake up and find out one of my watercolor dew drop paintings made it to the front page of Etsy this morning!

So if you were shopping on Etsy at 2 am Eastern time, you will have seen my dew drop there.

If not, click here to view: Morning Dew Drop