On Paper, Canvas, and iPad
*Watercolour and pencil, with a few touches in an art app. Watercolour and pencil have long been favourite media to work in. And when our boys were little - now four young men - quick pencil lines and washes of watercolour were a handy option. They would often join in as well. The operative word... Continue Reading →
Gum leaves are a favourite subject of mine; their sweeping curves are a joy to capture in a dance of pencil lines. These had their beautiful bonnet shaped flowers on show. I picked them while I was out walking with our dogs. I also collected some with gum nuts, which I’ve drawn in graphite pencil -... Continue Reading →
Hi, I’m back from my annual Summer blogging break. When I left I was beginning to use more of my traditional art media. After an intensive time (I’m not one to do things by half measures) with iPad art in these past few years, it was a bit strange to be dipping brushes into water,... Continue Reading →
Freehand drawn - with my finger - on the iPad. I used a brown paper surface, and: paint, pencil and smudge tools, in the Art Set Pro app. Have a great weekend!
I'll be back posting here, towards the end of February 2017. Wishing all a Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year. “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.” Hebrews 13:8 (WEB) Thanks for stopping by! *A note I meant to add. Went to a David Hockney exhibition, at the National Gallery Victoria. (Australia)... Continue Reading →
*This is a page from my handmade book, “Mother as Writer”. I painted some watercolour washes over a print of my pencil drawing. I think the face is a bit too pink. The works below are on view in various places at home. I did most of them during the busy years, of bringing up a... Continue Reading →
As is usual, a favourite "go to" subject matter when experimenting with media, is to draw or paint a women's face. I also employ a "face" as a way to convey a mood or emotion. They are mostly imaginary. Sometimes I can see a inkling of a likeness to me, though perhaps a younger and prettier... Continue Reading →
Janette Leeds Art 
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