Inspiration Challenge: "One Way or Another"

Title: "One Way or Another"
4x6 (detail) Watercolor, micron pen, Arches 140 cp
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This week's challenge at Inspiration All Around Us is based on a lovely nature photo provided by Dana Marie.

I don't often paint landscapes, but since this one included some animals, I thought I'd give it a try. Who knew a cow could be so challenging?!?

Here is a link to the original photo.

Thanks for another beautiful picture, Dana Marie!

Hydrangea Blooms

Title: Hydrangea Blooms
(watercolor 4x4 on Arches 90-lb cp; micron pen;
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This painting is based on this week's reference photo offered by Dana Marie on her blog, Inspiration All Around Us. Dana will be posting a photograph every other Tuesday to spark creative interpretations in painting, jewelry or pottery. What a fun new challenge! Thanks, Dana!