SKETCHBOOK: PART 2

My post was getting a little long yesterday, so I thought it would be nice to break it up a little bit! :) Be sure to check out yesterday's post here!

This painting has been in process for like, over a week now. lol. It took me a while because I was slightly intimidated by the tiny detail at the top of the cup. But I found a photo that I used for reference, here. I think I did the grey background a little too dark. But I still like it anyway. 

Hey professional painters, question, I don't own a shop or anything, and haven't sold my work at all... But is it copyright infringement to use a photo as reference, paint it, and sell it? I have been thinking about starting an Etsy Shop, but stuff like that kind of makes me nervous. I would love it if you knew anything about it! Thanks! 

Mr. Brown Bear, you so vicious! And super cute all at the same time! Why do wild animals have to look so darn cuddly?? I had a lot of fun painting him, trying not to focus too much on the details, and just getting him down. I worked from this photo as a reference. I have a couple more bears that are in my Art - To Paint board on Pinterest, that I hope to keep painting them. It seems like a good brown color study. 

And I saw this photo on Pinterest, and I just had to give it a shot. I gave a sneak peek photo on Instagram, hahaha. People thought it was going to be bacon! It didn't really turn out as I was expecting. It suddenly became too detailed for me, and I started losing interest, patience, and focus. Ah well. I think you can tell it's a flower, right? Haha. 

I feel like I am really beginning to love watercolor! My supplies (watercolor paper) seem to be dwindling fast... Even though I have been taking my 9x12 inch sheets and dividing them into 2 or 4 and painting on that kind of small scale. I am enjoying painting on these small scales, it makes for a quick, fun painting. And I feel like I am learning quite a bit about watercolors. 

I have been thinking about purchasing the peerless watercolors, but right now, they cost a little more than I am willing to spend. I am SO cheap people. I have been eyeing them though. I will probably get them before summer hits because I can really see how they would be convenient for travel and painting while out and about. I plan to do a lot of that this summer.

I thought I was going to have more time or inspiration to work on stuff yesterday, but that didn't happen. I am still happy with the amount of work that I did last week! If you've made it this far, thanks so much for stopping by! 

Have you worked on anything artsy-fartsy lately? I would love to see, check out these link ups below, and join in on the fun! Meet new artists, and bloggy friends!