Autumn painting - fall leaves with watercolor!

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I know that realistic paintings can be intimidating for many watercolorists.
So, I've decided to jump in with the details for you in this new Fall course.
We will bring the whole process together with layers and layers, taking your basic paintings (where many of us tending to stop) to the next level creating a more realistic watercolor.

This class starts out for beginners but in the end we will complete a very realistic Maple leaf.
I walk you through my steps so even if you are a beginner, I know you can do this one.

So we are going into details in this course! 

   WHAT YOU WILL DISCOVER IN THIS COURSE:

• Create a simple Color chart with fall colors.
• Learn to expand on those colors by adding a Glaze to create more shades and depth.
• Paint a simple wet in wet leaf by dropping in colors.
• Dive a little deeper with glazes and create some more realistic details.
• Practice with pen and ink for quick results, perfect for cards or adding some little touches to your paintings.
• For our final project we will create this realistic Maple Leaf using all these techniques plus a touch of little watercolor pencil for extra fine details!

**IF YOU SIGN UP SOON you will receive this BONUS ALCOHOL INK LEAF LECTURE FOR FREE!

Are you ready for the next step of realism?
If you said yes, then let's jump in.

Sign up for the FALL COURSE HERE!

Kell
Artist & Instructor 15+ Years ✅
A Simple Living, Full Time Artist, and Instructor from Maine
"Don't take life to seriously and always stay Creative!"

Day 25 of Thirty Paintings in 30 Days - Maine Field in Autumn

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Original Watercolor Painting A Maine Farm Field in the Autumn 
Wonderful Gift and a simple reminder of Maine in the fall - overlooking a field.

This beautifully hand painted Watercolor was painted by Maine Artist Kellie Chasse. The painting is 5x7" and mat is 8x10". Ready for frame. 

Autumn Colors - Fall Watercolor

"Autumn Colors"

8x10 Mat Watercolor $125.00

Had the chance to paint with my mother today! 
It's been over 4 weeks since we've painted together,  I've really missed it!

On my ride over to Brunswick, Maine today to see her I was in awe of all the colors along the river. It's so amazing to see all the changes in just under a week and is it just me or do the colors seem to be incredibly vibrant this year? It's rather funny, sometimes it's hard for me to stay focused....everything I see turns into a painting in my head!

Fall Shadow - Autumn Maine Leaf

"FALL SHADOW"

Autumn Maine Leaf

6x6 Orignal Watercolor

Un-Matted

$59.00

Happy Fall everyone! Opted to paint a 6x6" just to give myself a bit more room for the leaf. Only problem is that I do not stock mats for this size. Hmmm, what to do?

Decided to ask a question on my Kellie Lynn Art facebook page to see if clients and artists prefer their art to be:

1. Un-matted

2. Matted Only  

3. Matted and Framed 

Most folks felt the work definitely needed to at least come with a Mat, but when it came to frames it was a very individual decision. Frames are such a personalized piece of the puzzle not to mention the cost of a frame can be all over the board.

Some people said the total price could deter them from making a purchase while others said if it didn't come with a frame they may never get around to hanging the art up. Most said that the cost would affect their decision.

I usually sell my work Matted and sometimes offer the frame as an option on my smaller 5x7 pieces online. They are a very basic 1" black or white 8x10 wooden frame. 

It does become more expensive to ship with frames and then glass is of course breakable so more materials are needed to secure during shipment. But I have to agree it certainly finishes the look with one.

For my gallery pieces and exhibits, they are always matted and framed! 

So what did I learn from this - people like options. My thought is to continue to offer a simple cost effective frame, so that the work is complete. It's always and option to re-frame to fit your own taste, don't you think? 

My work in progress....my model started to shrivel before my eyes.

                                   

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"Traveling" Maine Leaves Fall in Autumn Brook 30 in 30 Day 25

"Traveling"

$100 Framed

I'm ahead - Day 25 "Traveling" - I found these little leaves floating in the Brook behind our home. They had just fallen from the tree above and I captured the moment before they floated away. I love the movement in this one....

"Autumn Lake" Day 4 (30 Paintings in 30 Days)

"AUTUMN LAKE"

Happy Anniversary to my hubby - it's been 15 years today for us!

To celebrate we are off to the camp to close up today! It's so sad to have the season come to an end, but this summer has been so busy for us with the move and all...we haven't had much time there :(

We will enjoy our last hoo-rah and in honor of it... today's painting is an ode to Fall.

 I see the leave on one of our backyard trees has started to turn already.
Fall is my favorite time of year though, so I"m looking forward to it.

The smell of fresh crisp Maine air, leaf peeping, apples and pumpkins. 

Available in Prints HERE.

"Autumn Sail"- Original Watercolor - SOLD

   "Autumn Sail" 

   5x7 Watercolor/Gouache on 140 Arches Cold Press

SOLD

Growing up in Maine along the ocean I relaxed and took in the incredible views that the coast had to offer. Sailing was by far my favorite way to travel. We would sail into all kinds of magical coves.

Happy Painting
~Kellie

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Painting Number 38 "Autumn Reflections"

   "Autumn Reflections"

  11 x 14 Watercolor/Gouache on 140 Arches Cold Press

Just want you all to know that I was so scared to show you all the original photograph! As I'm creating the post (such a typical thing I hope) I'm analyzing the painting more and seeing a few more things I could change. But I am going to leave it alone, I promise! 

I wanted to step out side of my comfort zone with a few larger paintings this year and Autumn reflections was a challenge for me. Not only is the size larger than my norm, but there is a lot going on in this one. When I first looked at the photograph I had no idea how difficult it would be to achieve the look I wanted. Took me longer than what was anticipated, but very happy with the outcome.
 


My cousin Valerie sent me the original photograph via Facebook. She thought it might be  something that I would enjoy painting - Thanks Valerie....you were so right! I love it when folks send me interesting pictures!
 

 ORIGINAL PHOTOGRAPH BY CANDI

So here's the original photograph taken by Candi at the Tower Hill Botanic Garden in Boylston, MA. She certainly has an eye! This is just so cool! Love the warm reflections in the water. You can see the leaves drifting along..no care in the world.

I'm off to drift along and enjoy my family time.......enjoy your weekend everyone!


 
~Kellie

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Daily Painting: Acadia, Maine

ACADIA, MAINE IN AUTUMN

I love to paint water scenes. They happen to be my favorite subject followed by a close second in trees!

Our family was big on sailing when I was a child/teenager. We sailed on two boats in particular, Serenity and Windborne. Up and down the coast, in and out of harbors, and off to secret islands! These fond memorizes still have a place in my heart and inspire me daily.

The leaves are just starting to turn....it's getting ready for fall and cool here today in Maine.  Leaf peeping season will soon begin.