Watercolor Batik

 I started out sketching on my pattern with a permanent pen, then a light wash

 I then sprinkled on hot was with a brush

 More watercolors to darken

 coated the whole painting with hot wax

 heres a close up. I put it in the freezer for a few minutes 

 Then I wadded it up in a ball

 unfold

 add heavy watercolor, working it into the cracks 

When it was dry I put it between paper towels and papers until the was is melted off with an iron

To get myself back in the habit of posting on my blog, I'll be posting some of my paintings. This is from Morro Bay where we took a little vacation this past summer. I plan on doing a class on this in a couple of months at Creative Workshop. http://store.creativeworkshops.me/search.asp?keyword=laurie+may&search.x=0&search.y=0  

Art Play Date

So much has happened since my last posting. The biggest is that I jumped into the world of APPLE.
I now have my first IMAC. and I love it. I've been taking classes. I plant to start posting here more often.  I've been busy teaching online classes at Creative Workshop. I've been asked to be a part of ART PLAY DATE too!  I'm giving a 4 watercolor cards to 4 winners if you use my link to sign up. Its $99 but it comes to a little over $3.00 for each class.  

Join us for 26 weeks of Artful Play!

For 26 weeks you will be able to explore a variety of mediums and styles. This year we will explore acrylics, watercolor, colored pencil and some mixed media. Get inspired by 25 of the industries finest designers. And have the pleasure of this experience in the privacy of your home. Where else can you discover the art of 25 teachers all at once, at any time you like?

How does it work? 

Every Monday, May-October, for 26 weeks you will receive an email letting you know about the teacher and the lesson prompt. You can then watch the pre-recorded videos and download the coordinating PDF at your leisure. It's that simple.You will have class access until March 1, 2016.

Our Incredible Teachers!
Sign ups start February 1, 2015. Check out the amazing line up of artists for Art Play Date 2015.  They are Kerry Anderson, Lynne Andrews, Deb Antonick, Rebecca Baer, Sheila Bergner-Landry, Sharon Chinn, Margot Clark, Debbie Cole, Chris Haughey, Priscilla Hauser, Kim Hogue, Erika Joanne, Barb Jones, Arlene Linton, Laurie May, Mary Owens, Gisele Pope, Golda Rader, Shara Reiner, Laurie Speltz, Carol Spohn, Lydia Steeves, Sandi Strecker, Judy Westegaard, and myself, Kelly Hoernig.