On Paper, Canvas, and iPad
*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 →
Watercolour on paper - from my home made book, "Poems from Home: A Collection of Illustrated Haiku". Beautiful patterns are everywhere... I was going to post this today as is..then, I saw Paul Longo's post with his wonderful drawings (and his previous post to this one) which further reminded me, that beauty can be found in... Continue Reading →
Painted with my finger, on the iPad. An imaginary landscape, but no doubt influenced by the beautiful countryside around me. Often I gaze over to the hills, when I take our dogs for a walk. Though, I'm more likely to see our lovely gumtrees, and Australian bush, than these type of trees. Poetic licence! :)... Continue Reading →
Painted these flowers, with my finger, using the watercolour media, in the "UBrush Pro" app.
Painted with my finger, on the iPad; using the watercolour media in the "UBrush Pro" app.
Painted using watercolour, in the UBrush Pro app.
This began as a quick black watercolour pencil sketch; about 4" x 6" (10cm x 15cm) in size. A favourite subject matter of mine - a mother and baby. I whooshed some water over it and then with my iPad, scanned it in, using the "Scanner Pro" app. I like the look of the original,... Continue Reading →
Janette Leeds Art 
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