When Art Helps Me Decompress

[@LindaRadcliffe-wk8ws]

Just amazing what happens on the paper. Truly your honed skill and the serendipity of all. Beautiful again!!

[@CarolynJRobertsArtist]

Thank you Linda - very kind of you and much appreciated! Carolyn

[@Catherine_Koeckx]

(Love them all but) Love this one! And indeed it has an unwinding effect on the one who watched as well!

[@CarolynJRobertsArtist]

Thx Catherine! Yes, splashing around definitely had a soothing effect today. That doesn't always happen when I paint! Have a lovely Christmas, Carolyn

[@swl9270]

Wow wow wow! You are always so inspirational and soothing! Thank you for all you put out of yourself! Wishing you and yours a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

[@CarolynJRobertsArtist]

And thank you for all of your support, kind words and encouragement - so very much appreciated. Wishing you a peaceful Christmas and a Happy New Year (with hopefully, lots of creativity!)! Carolyn

[@jacxloon7646]

am as well calmed by this type of work you do, thanks and that is before I knew it was a 'grrrrr' moment :>)

[@CarolynJRobertsArtist]

Thank - glad you found it soothing too! Carolyn

[@jacxloon7646]

Love this technique and have tried to copy method using water and charcoal. My tape keeps tearing the paper when removing it, can you help with this simple problem. @@CarolynJRobertsArtist

[@clairestarkey9694]

Wonderful art. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤Thanks for sharing. Could you please share what type of crayon or pastel you use at the beginning? Thank you. 🙏

[@CarolynJRobertsArtist]

Thx Claire - glad you enjoyed it! It was a white Sennelier oil pastel - it acts as a resist, giving random marks when the watercolour and ink is washed over the top. Carolyn

[@danielleleclaire9974]

Utilisez vous de l’indigo ou du gris de Payne avec le sépia ? Le rendu est très beau et j’aime beaucoup les effets avec le médium de granulation .

[@CarolynJRobertsArtist]

I think this was the Payne's Grey: I love the neutral shade it makes when mixed with the Sepia. And yes, the granulation effects are fabulous aren't they! Carolyn

[@highlandjournalart654]

I love watching your paintings evolve. Can I ask what tape you use? I have tried low tack tape but it still pulls away the paper.

[@CarolynJRobertsArtist]

Thank you! Like you I've tried all sorts of tape, and am yet to find a 'perfect' one, if such a thing exists! I sometimes use KleenEdge tape from Jacksons Art (but they've been out of stock for weeks.....). It's not tooo bad, especially if you 'de-sticky' it a bit first...Other than that, it's trial and error... Carolyn

[@alisonwitchell9274]

Wonderfully soporific, thank you for sharing. Out of interested which inks did you use and is that cartridge paper? Thanks again 😊

[@CarolynJRobertsArtist]

Hi Alison, glad you found it relaxing! I used Seawhite of Brighton 300 gsm cartridge paper and Daler Rowney FW acrylic inks - hope that helps! Carolyn