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Andrea England wrote a new post 7 months, 2 weeks ago
Taking your paints and sketchbook outside is an incredibly rewarding way to make unique memories of a special place, but if you find the thought of creating plein air intimidating, you’re not alone. When I first
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Andrea England's profile was updated 7 months, 2 weeks ago
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Andrea England wrote a new post 3 years, 5 months ago
There’s something very special about diving under water and looking up to see the sun surrounded by ripples of turquoise. When there’s a school of fish silhouetted against the blue, it becomes truly magical. I
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Excellent instruction. I think this tutorial is really good for upper elementary students.
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Thanks for sharing this post Andrea.
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Another great tutorial, Andrea! Like many things watercolor, wet in wet is easy – once you have the knowledge and lots of practice! Every artist has to do the practice, but your explanation is sure to help many learn what to do in their practice.
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Great tips! I actually painted a cabbage the other day and was having problems painting in the texture. Now I know! Lol
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Such a cool technique!👏💕👏 Thanks for sharing!🙏
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Andrea England earned the badges DO Write 3 years, 5 months ago
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Andrea England commented on the post, Imaginary Gardens: Color Mixing for the Young (and Young-at-Heart)! 3 years, 6 months ago
Thank you so much, Laura! I’m glad you enjoyed it!
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Andrea England commented on the post, Imaginary Gardens: Color Mixing for the Young (and Young-at-Heart)! 3 years, 6 months ago
Thank you Karen! I’m pleased you’ve found it useful!
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Andrea England commented on the post, Imaginary Gardens: Color Mixing for the Young (and Young-at-Heart)! 3 years, 6 months ago
Thank you for your lovely feedback, Sandra!
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Andrea England commented on the post, Imaginary Gardens: Color Mixing for the Young (and Young-at-Heart)! 3 years, 6 months ago
Thank you Mireya! It’s a fun way to keep practising those essential skills!
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Andrea England commented on the post, Imaginary Gardens: Color Mixing for the Young (and Young-at-Heart)! 3 years, 6 months ago
I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
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Andrea England commented on the post, Imaginary Gardens: Color Mixing for the Young (and Young-at-Heart)! 3 years, 6 months ago
That’s good advice- sometimes really unexpected things can happen (for better or worse)! It’s definitely worth taking the time to get to know your colours!
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Andrea England wrote a new post 3 years, 6 months ago
This is a fun rainy day activity which is also an entertaining way to practice color mixing, whatever your age! It works great with any kind of water-based paint. For young artists, this is a good way of learning
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What a cheerful, colorful way to lighten my day! Thank you for sharing.
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Thank you so much, Laura! I’m glad you enjoyed it!
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Thanks for sharing this! I will use this technique for a few birthday cards that I need to make.
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Thank you Karen! I’m pleased you’ve found it useful!
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What a fun and lively tutorial! Easy enough for everyone, and useful for all occasions. Thankyou, Andrea.
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Thank you for your lovely feedback, Sandra!
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love how the flowers turned out.
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Thank you Mireya! It’s a fun way to keep practising those essential skills!
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Making mixing charts is a fun task on a rainy day, or any day! When I try out a new palette of colors I like to make a set of mixes of each pair, to see what will happen when they meet on the paper. It can prevent some really ugly mixtures on the paper if they touch and bleed into each other; i find out that they never should have been introduced!
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That’s good advice- sometimes really unexpected things can happen (for better or worse)! It’s definitely worth taking the time to get to know your colours!
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Great idea for a lesson in color mixing. So fun! Thanks for sharing.
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I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
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Andrea England posted artwork 3 years, 7 months ago
Beacon Hill Cherry Blossom. Daniel Smith watercolour on Fabriano Artistico 11 x 14 IMG_20190522_181827_984
Andrea England posted an updateBeacon Hill Cherry Blossom. Daniel Smith watercolour on Fabriano Artistico 11 x 14 IMG_20190522_181827_984 -
Andrea England posted artwork 3 years, 7 months ago
Trial Island. Daniel Smith watercolour on Fabriano Artistico 16 x 20 IMG_20190605_072126_118
Andrea England posted an updateTrial Island. Daniel Smith watercolour on Fabriano Artistico 16 x 20 IMG_20190605_072126_118 -
Andrea England posted artwork 3 years, 7 months ago
Joy. Daniel Smith watercolour on Fabriano Artistico 16 x 20 IMG_20190608_065438_249
Andrea England posted an updateJoy. Daniel Smith watercolour on Fabriano Artistico 16 x 20 IMG_20190608_065438_249 -
Andrea England posted artwork 3 years, 7 months ago
Quietude. Daniel Smith watercolour on Fabriano Artistico 11 x 14 IMG_20190625_191126_983
Andrea England posted an updateQuietude. Daniel Smith watercolour on Fabriano Artistico 11 x 14 IMG_20190625_191126_983 -
Andrea England posted artwork 3 years, 7 months ago
I Must Go Down To The Seas Again
Daniel Smith watercolour on Fabriano Artistico, 11 x 14 IMG_20190624_132548_851
Andrea England posted an updateI Must Go Down To The Seas Again Daniel Smith watercolour on Fabriano Artistico, 11 x 14 IMG_20190624_132548_851 -
Andrea England posted artwork 3 years, 7 months ago
Sanctuary (Bamfield, BC). Daniel Smith watercolour on Fabriano Artistico. 11 X 14 IMG_20190510_064312_283
Andrea England posted an updateSanctuary (Bamfield, BC). Daniel Smith watercolour on Fabriano Artistico. 11 X 14 IMG_20190510_064312_283 -
Andrea England posted artwork 3 years, 7 months ago
My Heart is on Fire. Daniel Smith watercolour on Fabriano Artistico, 11″ X 14″ IMG_20190519_072114_005
Andrea England posted an updateMy Heart is on Fire. Daniel Smith watercolour on Fabriano Artistico, 11\" X 14\" IMG_20190519_072114_005 -
Andrea England posted artwork 3 years, 7 months ago
Beneath a Setting Sun- Daniel Smith on Fabriano, 11″ x 14″ IMG_20190627_083831_614
Andrea England posted an updateBeneath a Setting Sun- Daniel Smith on Fabriano, 11\" x 14\" IMG_20190627_083831_614 -
Andrea England commented on the post, Painting Waves: A Watercolor Tutorial 3 years, 7 months ago
Thank you!
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Wonderful article, Andrea! There is something so special about being out in nature with a sketchbook, pen and brushes. Love your art!!!
Sage advice! I don’t get out and do plein air often enough, and you’re inspiring me to get off my duff and do it!
Beautiful art and excellent reminders to get out there!
Wow, your art is delightful, Andrea…I love it! Also, thank you for the inspirational words. I do get nervous about sketching in public but I will have to give it a try.
I love your article and have been wanting to do plein air however, Houston Texas doesn’t have very many places to paint. Think of the church garden, what do you think?
I’ll tell you what defeated my attempts at plein air painting – wind! Gusty, hot wind that dried everything in seconds, coupled with intense heat and sun.