Simply Watercolor, more day 1, begin day 2

I've realized that there is absolutely no way I will keep up with this class. The good news is, I don't have to!  The bad news is - if I fall too far behind, (which I already have), I will move on to something else and it will be difficult for me to go back and finish. But I'll try not to let that happen!

This first picture is of two lessons from Day 1. As you can see, I still need a LOT of practice! I think my biggest problem is knowing how much water to use - to paint smoothly, and to get a good blend.

This one is also from Day 1, presented by Julie Ebersole. Yep - still looks like a child's painting! Haha!

Today I started Day 2 - Simple Critters and Animals. I attempted to freehand sketch this one, as Kristina teaches, and don't think that went too badly. The painting wasn't horrible either. But it looked a lot better to me, before I attempted to outline the images in black. I definitely need to slow down and take my time a bit more.

I'm hoping to have some time to do more lessons before I leave for Junkie Fest next week, but we'll see!

Simply Watercolor - Patterns and Backgrounds - Plaid

                                                 
                                                                                                                     
I am participating in Kristina Werner's Simply Watercolor class in Online Card Classes this week. It's a simple watercolor class that doesn't use any stamps or dies. I have to admit, I'm a little intimidated by watercoloring to begin with, but I think this will be fun!
I only got around to one of the lessons so far on Day 1. The great thing about these classes is you can go at your own pace, and keep them forever!

Day 1's class was on Patterns and Backgrounds. This lesson involved using the graphite transfer technique to transfer a simple computer printed image to water color cardstock. I transferred the bold number 50 and painted a plaid pattern on it. I did not complete a card using this panel. It was a very rough first practice, and I don't know anyone about to turn 50!