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I am obsessed by color. I am a sucker for the drama of striking light. I keep being drawn to the lush fullness of fruit. I’m soothed by looking at flowers. I think food can be as beautiful as anything else. I want only the simplicity of watercolor – painting pure pigment on cotton paper. I love to make these paintings.

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For four years I faithfully wrote weekly journal entries for my blog.  Now and then I go back to what I’ve written and think that some of this huge body of  content could be given new life – but the impulse was to use my speaking voice this go-round.

Watercolor Conversations with Cara Brown is the result.  I am re-visiting some of these journal entries – sharing the stories, seeking, and inspiration in my written words – along with whatever else occurs to me to say at this point in time. 

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August 21, 2013 – Waterlily painting is finally making progress

August 21, 2013 – Waterlily painting is finally making progress

After undertaking a re-labeling project with all the inventory of giclee prints (which is considerable) late last week and the Tiburon Art Festival this past weekend (wonderful to see all who came out!) I didn't get much time to paint. I'm back at it now. Here's where...

August 13, 2013 – Making headway in the water

August 13, 2013 – Making headway in the water

A side-view showing underwater stems. The ripples and reflections are tricky - no matter how much I've painted them before. The full image and a zoom in to see all the water drops on my computer. I love this image!