I attend my class on Tuesday afternoon's at the Navigation Studio ' Lockside' Heybridge Basin. The studio overlooks the Navigation Canal. Its the most amazing setting for any Artist to paint.. Its full of boats, water and sky........
Sonia my tutor has been patiently showing me the art of water colour, along with seven other budding artists. They are also beginners, so i don't feel too much is expected of me........
My first attempt in water colour was to paint a summer sky which if you haven't ever painted one you may think it was boring, but as Sonia is such a good tutor she showed me how exiting it was to paint one... Now i look at sky's in a different way..... I have also learnt that by mixing blue, yellow and red water colour paints i can create different types of sky's....
These are my tools i used to create my paintings. Florence is looking for something to play with . She is a typical kitten who is always into mischief.... 
Growing in confidence i managed to add some scenery. My husband said it was good as a first attempt.....
I walk over these lock gates on my way to the studio....
Looking out to the river Blackwater as i go over the lock gates. Just take a look at that summer sky with its reflection on the water......
Sonia's studio on the other side of the lock...She also uses it as a Gallery where she sells paintings, unique gifts and jewellery...
As i come out of the studio i see all these lovely boats on the canal. What i would give to own one of those....
This is the walkway back to the lock. The white house on right is a pub and gets very busy at weekends. It over looks the river... 
Another river view as i leave the studio...The boats have their own moorings. 
I was lucky to capture this swan swimming on the canal....I consider myself lucky to have found such a lovely place to paint.......
Your watercolour looks wonderful Linda - I always find them so hard to use, love the way you've painted in the scenery. xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a Magical place - love all your photos- and glimpses of your artwork too x
ReplyDeleteWow what a beautiful place! And isn't it fun to learn new things? I love seeing what you have been up to. keep them coming.
ReplyDeleteHey Linda your pictures were even better in real life!! Well done for taking on a big challenge. Its a very lovely area to work in too. xx's Joan
ReplyDeleteThis is a great post, I wish I could jump in the car right this minute and visit on this beautiful sunny day.
ReplyDeleteThank you for yesterday Linda, I will treasure the little dress, so very special. Thank you. x
Went into 15 Queen St. We need to talk. We will have to join to be able to use their rooms. Not too expensive, if we share the cost.
Speak soon. x
Thank you all so much for your kind comments.....xx
ReplyDeleteWow! What an amazing place. I too find watercolours hard to use, so well done! x
ReplyDeleteI like you have discovered watercolor, and love it. I started drawing and painting 2 years ago... Keep it up, it is so rewarding and relaxing. Love all your pictures, a darling studio to learn to paint in.
ReplyDeleteYour artwork is great, what a fantastic start you've had. I can't wait to see more :)
ReplyDeleteI did some paintings for my A levels but havn't done any since. My mum loves to paint with water colours, they give such a beautiful effect. Well done!!
Louise xx
Your painting is lovely, I like to paint landscapes too, but tend to use acrylics, a bit more forgiving than watercolours! You did a great job!
ReplyDeleteYou pictures of the boats and canal are good, the kids and I often walk along the Marina and choose which boat is ours, but I fear it is well out of our grasp!
Hi Linda ,Ive tried and tried to leave a message over the last few days but blogger kept clearing it every time I tried to post!I just wanted to say well done on your beautiful artwork and well done on the quilting evening classes,looking forward to seeing what you make.I loved my quilting classes.I hope you have a lovely week,take care,julie.xx
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