That pretty much covers it. Maybe a glass of wine or whiskey.

Heceta Head Lighthouse near Florence, OR. All lighthouse locations are scenic, but this one is among the best. Not sure which angle does it the most justice. #watercolor #gouache #artyear

The coast is a wonderful place!

Definitely a learning curve. Highly pigmented! Had to spread out some very intense spots and cover another. My first stroke was so intense! But at least with gouache I could cover it. With watercolor, I’d have been sunk.

I like the negative shapes of the buildings

I’ve wanted to paint this scene for a long time, but I couldn’t work out everything for watercolor — so I did it in gouache. This is the first time I’ve used that medium for an entire painting. I’m pleased with the way it handled and will do more in gouache. #gouache #watercolor

Both very good!

Mt. Hood from Timothy Lake. One of our favorite spots to camp. Shot the reference photo from Hoodview Campground. Can you tell I’m gearing up for a long camping trip to Oregon? #artyear #watercolors

Save your money. Lots of it. 🤣

Watercolor painting of Four Brothers rocks, Siletz Bay, Lincoln City, Oregon

One of my favorite spots in #LincolnCity #Oregon. #artyear #watercolors

And making me sneeze like crazy.

Very pretty. I’m intrigued by your mix of pans and tubes, too.

Sailboat at anchor in calm, turquoise waters

Reference photo for watercolor paint sailboat at anchor in calm, turquoise water

First tropical painting; we ❤️Belize. Day 89 in retirement #watercolor #artyear #belize

I can hear “Clay Pigeons” now

Moose, attempts 1, 2 & 3. @laurag.bsky.social posted about 4 renditions of a painting, so I’m giving it a shot. #artyear #watercolor

Thank you!

Well done!

He can always find a new depth to sink to.

You have accurately hashtagged the piece: It’s cute!

Sprague Lake moose, No. 2. I just read another post where the artist said she makes 4 renditions of a painting. I’ve found myself doing 2 attempts of many works. Generally, I’m more pleased with the second version, although there’s always something I like better in the original. #artyear #watercolor

What’s the medium? Cool piece.

I’ve returned to painting after many years away, and I find myself making second attempts at many pieces. The second attempt generally turns out better, but there’s always something I like better on the original. 🤷🏻‍♂️

Way to go, mom!

Cool concept. Great execution.

True dat. My painting today was good until the halfway point then… 💩. Oh, well, lessons learned

Footbridge surrounded by summer trees

Start of a watercolor painting with the footbridge completed.

My favorite bridge at my favorite park. Gawd, Grant Wood made this look easy. #artyear #geodestatepark #iowa #watercolor

Yes!

Someone tell DOGE! Brutal photo by huff post i love it

True dat.

Interesting information. Thank you.