Watercolors by Celia Blanco

Hidden Darling watercolor on Canson paper 24 x 32 cm A painting of what is in front of me, from direct observation.  I am finding it more difficult to keep up with this blog. I feel I need to simplify, this will be my last post.  I wish to thank everyone who has taken the time to visit me here over the years. It has been a wonderful experience. If I don't already follow you on other platforms, please leave me a comment and let me know where I can find you to stay in touch. If you are interested in keeping up with my work, I mostly post on Instagram at the present under  @celiawatercolor I also will be updating my website more regularily  ( watercolorsbyceliablanco.com )

Left side of my painted with the old paint/ Right side painted with fresh professional grade watercolors This week I have been doing a little housekeeping. I replaced the paints in my Winsor & Newton Cotman Sketchers' Box which I use for my sketchbook with fresh replacements. I was feeling frustrated by the colors in my sketches, I couldn't achieve the brightness and values I wanted. I finally decided to clean the palette and start over with a clean slate. The sketch on the left was painted with the old palette, the one on the right with the new. I feel like it gained some luster. Fresh clean colors Presently I need to get back to painting. I have a few projects in development which I hope to share soon! Thanks for the visit!