Sunday, February 19, 2017

Cooper, in Watercolor


Did you guess that I was going to try my hand at watercolor painting yesterday? I've been pinning dog portraits on Pinterest for years. I bought a Craftsy class on painting watercolor pet portraits over a year ago and never watched it. Friday I watched most of the class and purchased the supplies at Hobby Lobby. I picked out a photo of Cooper to work from.



Here Cooper was yesterday am helping me get started (and trying to steal my eraser). 


And here's a shot of my portrait under the original photograph. What do you think? I really had fun painting this. It took hours, but was still MUCH faster than making a quilted portrait. I'm still trying to decide whether to paint the background or just leave it.

I think I'll try more of these. I suppose Mickey will be next up! The moral of this story is: don't ever stop trying new things - life long learning!

I also worked on a zippered pouch. The sewing part was easy. The zippered part? Not so easy! The instructor made it look so simple, but I struggled with it for a couple of hours. Finally, late last night I realized what I was doing wrong. Yippee!!!! I had the zipper pull upside down - no wonder. I'll never make that mistake again, I assure you. Today I'll finish up that little zippered pouch and maybe make another one or two.

Have a wonderful day!

4 comments:

  1. Absolutely stunning! Thanks for sharing!

    P.S. Congratulations on your weight loss; you and hubby look fabulous!

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  2. Are you kidding me!!! This is fantastic!!!! I am really impressed with your talent now...yep, you're my hero for sure!!! Just wonderful! Now to do Mickey!! Can't wait!

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  3. WOW!! Your talents never cease!!! This painting is amazing! Sweet Cooper!!! I always enjoy your posts! Makes me smile!!!

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