House Portrait Continued – Trim Detail & Roof

Subtle Definition Makes Big Impact Probably one of my most often used techniques…lost and found edges. I love the illusion this creates. I feel like I’m sculpting in watercolor. Feeling the need to add some dark values to give me a better reference for judging mid to light values. Time to put on that roof. [...]

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Amazing Brush Discovery

Only for the brave and desperate Iris No. 15 reference photo. For those new to my blog, this is part of the All About Iris Series I’m creating for an Oct. 2013 exhibition at The Campbell House, Moore County Arts Council,  in Southern Pines. NC. A collection of 60 paintings, all from flowers from my [...]

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Who Says You Can’t Change Watercolor Once It’s Down?

Here She Is, Iris No. 14 Can you see a major change I made from the previous post showing Iris No. 14 in process? I can’t remember the last time I’ve spent the day painting. Or, doing 6 loads of laundry. Guess it had been awhile for both

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Out Of Quiet

I’ve spent the morning (in between four loads of laundry) lost in the continuation of Iris No. 14 that was begun as a demo in the Watercolor Sculpting Workshop I offered yesterday at Artists League of the Sandhills in Aberdeen, NC. An additive and subtractive method of creating form. Color is painted in and lifted [...]

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New Website Launch – Watercolor Sculpting Slideshow

I’m launching my new website, www.junerollins.com today and wanted you to be the first to know! There’s also a new slideshow on watercolor sculpting. Thanks for stopping by when you have a chance

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