Delightfully Playful Fuchsias

By linda, July 7, 2019

This week, I’m again trying to complete the 2019 World Watercolor Month. The reason is not for competition, or for compliments, but rather to develop a practice that is so enjoyable and fun that I want to continue.

Last year, I wasn’t able to finish because my aim was too high, attempting to complete a “finished” painting every day. This time, my goal is more reasonable – I will paint “studies” every day. My plan is to paint fuchsias every day, since they are abundant, easily seen from my front porch, and because I love to look at them!

So far, I’ve managed to paint for six days in a row, and I’ve already learned from it. I especially love the center image, painted with a dry brush technique, and from memory after several days of drawing and painting from direct observation.

Here are my fuchsias so far ~ see you next week!