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Red Cat sleeping in grass in Watercolor

"Sammy" watercolor on 140 Lb Arches coldpressed paper size: 12"x16" (30x40 cm) © Doris Joa This red orange cat enjoys being lazy in the grass. This watercolor painting is painted on 140 Lb coldpressed paper.
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Loose Watercolor Style

Rose Bonita Renaissance Watercolor - size: 12x13 inch © Doris Joa I have finished another Rose painting. A study of the Rose Bonita Renaissance. A beautiful rose which really glows with orange. The background was painted in a loose…

What inspires you? From where do you get your inspiration for your paintings?

Here is all still covered with snow. Winter has us in his arms since weeks. I do like snow but I like it more when the snow is bathed in sunshine. Sunshine is very important for my art - my  heart begins to sing when I see my favorite subjects…
Mixing Colours: Paint White

How to paint the colour white?

Mixing Colours: Paint white Painting a white subject, like a white rose, other white flowers or a white dress is always challenging and makes the most FUN in watercolor. But which colours are the best to paint white and to describe a flower…
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WIP Photos of my Rose Painting

As promised here are some photos of how my Lions Rose painting in watercolor was developing. All of you who know my e-book or have seen my Free Watercolor Demonstrations know that I usually start always with the flower and then I am working…