Water Colours

Both of these patterns are available from Carol Swan. They were also published in the monthly magazine, Folk art & Decorative painting. Carol also has other designs published in the magazine.
 

They are very good if you would like to have a go with water colours as they all use Jo-Sonja colours. You do not need to buy special paints. I do like the Art Spctrum watercolours as they are brighter and of course made in Australia. I painted these two watercolours with Jo Sonja.

I had fun painting these two as it was a change from Folk Art, but my love is painting Folk Art. The brushes I used were my Folk Art brushes, but it was hard not to leave streaks in the paint, a softer brush would be better, one with a tip on the end for the detailed work. I might add that the daisy painting was painted on cheap water colour paper, it did not take the wash very well also it tore very easy when rubbing off the masking fluid. I think it also looks a little dull. The second one was painted on water colour paper by Carson, brought out the colours better, did not tear and was great with washes for the background. My advice do not buy cheap papers, even for practice.

Best brushes for price and watercolours are the Art Spectrum, Sablinsky 550 range, have only tried them at the Matisse open day, but was recomended them by the rep  for water colours. They have the fine tip you need for water colour painting.  Have fun, Lyn.