I think I could draw this bouquet for a week and not get tired of it. Here it is on day 3, just watercolor
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Month: August 2016
Another stitched watercolor. Trying to loosen up with the stitching some more and using tonal colors rather than black or white.
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I have returned from a good show in Crested Butte, CO-one of the most beautiful places on earth. This little watercolor was painted from a snap shot my husband took while hiking to Copper Lake. I was working!
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OK, a little crude with the name. But it was invigorating to make this necklace that felt very raw and contemporary, rather than floral and “pretty.” It lies beautifully on the neck, especially after re-stringing it many times to get the balance correct. I think I will do more pieces in this genre/feel.
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I created these two pieces for a feature upcoming through Artful Home, my online gallery, called “Garden Party.” Over the last three years, I have created a special, limited edition series for them focusing on floral designs- in late July and August. These will be available through the website https://www.artfulhome.com/artist/Julie-Powell/8003 in a few weeks. G
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The passage of a couple of days through a vase of tulips. One stitched and graphic. The other loose and free.
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These landscapes were painted loosely with watercolor and ink, then stitched free-motion with the sewing machine.
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I’m an avid runner and hiker in Colorado. These watercolors were drawn from quick snap shots I took on my phone while running or hiking this week.
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