Category: Line & Wash

Hog-Nosed Raccoon – Postcards for the Lunch Bag


Artwork-Zebra Zensations Technical Pen, American Journey & Turner watercolor on a Hahnemühle Coldpress Watercolor Postcard. Reference photo courtesy of JosephJR

Doodlewash Prompt. Fruit.

Did you know that animal species, such as this coati that prefer fruit are called frugivores?

The coati is also called a coatimundi, or Hog-Nosed Raccoon. They are members of the raccoon family.

I was so mad – I was almost done with this painting when I spilled water all over it. I was able to save it, but it isn’t nearly as good as it was before the spill.

Remember -July is (drum beat) … WORLD WATERCOLOR MONTH! Be sure to check Doodlewash for giveaways and check out the cool World Watercolor Month items for sale! The goal is to raise money for The Dreaming Zebra Foundation and support arts education and our future artists.

Tools:

To find a list of dealers, who carry Hahnemühle products in the U.S. and Canada, go here and scroll through to find one near you.

You can find Zebra pen products here.

Even Frogs Need Umbrellas Sometimes – Postcards for the Lunch Bag


Artwork-Zebra Zensations Technical Pen, American Journey & Turner watercolor on a Hahnemühle Coldpress Watercolor Postcard. Reference photo courtesy of sirridho

Have you seen my review of Hahnemühle’s The Collection Watercolour Blocks and Sketch Pads? You can find it here.

Doodlewash Prompt. Fall. This little guy’s hiding from the rain fall.

Did you know that frog bones have growth rings (like trees do)?

Remember -July is (drum beat) … WORLD WATERCOLOR MONTH! Be sure to check Doodlewash for giveaways and check out the cool World Watercolor Month items for sale! The goal is to raise money for The Dreaming Zebra Foundation and support arts education and our future artists.

Tools:

To find a list of dealers, who carry Hahnemühle products in the U.S. and Canada, go here and scroll through to find one near you.

You can find Zebra pen products here.

Doodlewash Doodles – July, Week 1


Artwork-Watercolor, Zebra Zensations Technical Pen & Colored Pencils, Uniball Signo in a Hahnemühle Nostalgie Sketchbook

This month, I’m doodling the prompts in a Hahnemühle Nostalgie Sketchbook, a week’s worth at a time. I’m using mixed media, but because it is World Watercolor Month, watercolor is the main tool.

I’m not very happy with this. I dragged out a cheaper set of watercolors and it turned out that it’s very difficult to use technical pen, gel pen, or colored pencil over it. In fact, I ruined my technical pen and I’m not sure I can save the white gel pen, either. Ah well! Live and learn. Hopefully, next week’s will be better.

Doodlewash Prompts:

  1. Rejoice
  2. texture
  3. playful
  4. quiet
  5. favorite color
  6. flow
  7. free

Remember -July is (drum beat) … WORLD WATERCOLOR MONTH! Be sure to check Doodlewash for giveaways and check out the cool World Watercolor Month items for sale! The goal is to raise money for The Dreaming Zebra Foundation and support arts education and our future artists.

Tools:

To find a list of dealers, who carry Hahnemühle products in the U.S. and Canada, go here and scroll through to find one near you.

You can find Zebra pen products here.

Malcolm’s Fox – Postcards for the Lunch Bag


Artwork-Zebra Zensations Technical Pen, Daniel Smith Watercolor on a Hahnemühle Coldpress Watercolor Postcard. Reference photo courtesy of Malcolm Smith.

Doodlewash Prompt. Favorite color. Did you know that foxes are the only canine with partially retractable claws? From a reference photo by Malcolm Smith https://www.flickr.com/photos/143966226@N06/50004572781

And today’s Doodlewash Prompt. Favorite color. I don’t have a favorite color. I’m more about the way colors work together. One of my favorite color combos is Aussie Red Gold and Lavender.

Remember -July is (drum beat) … WORLD WATERCOLOR MONTH! Be sure to check Doodlewash for giveaways and check out the cool World Watercolor Month items for sale! The goal is to raise money for The Dreaming Zebra Foundation and support arts education and our future artists.

Tools:

To find a list of dealers, who carry Hahnemühle products in the U.S. and Canada, go here and scroll through to find one near you.

You can find Zebra pen products here.

American Bald Eagle -Postcards for the Lunch Bag


Artwork-Gouache over Acryla Gouache on a Hahnemühle Coldpress Watercolor Postcard. Reference photo courtesy of 4924546 on Pixabay.

Happy Independence Day for all who celebrate! The rest of you just have a wonderful, fabulous day, too.

Did you know that Benjamin Franklin wrote in a letter to his daughter that he wished the bird chosen to be the emblem of the United States had been the turkey rather than the eagle?

Elephants Walk Through the Quiet Night


Artwork-Zebra Zensations Technical Pen, Watercolor on a Hahnemühle Coldpress Watercolor Postcard. Reference photo courtesy of pixie2013 on Pixabay.

Did you know that elephants are the only mammal that can’t jump?

And today’s Doodlewash Prompt. Quiet

Remember -July is (drum beat) … WORLD WATERCOLOR MONTH! Be sure to check Doodlewash for giveaways and check out the cool World Watercolor Month items for sale! The goal is to raise money for The Dreaming Zebra Foundation and support arts education and our future artists.

Tools:

To find a list of dealers, who carry Hahnemühle products in the U.S. and Canada, go here and scroll through to find one near you.

You can find Zebra pen products here.

Otter Underwater – Postcards for the Lunch Bag


Artwork-Zebra Zensations Technical Pen, Daniel Smith Watercolor on a Hahnemühle Coldpress Watercolor Postcard. Reference photo courtesy of bluegate on Pixabay.

Doodlewash Prompt. Playful. Did you know that otters love to play and will create waterslides along the banks of rivers?

Remember -July is (drum beat) … WORLD WATERCOLOR MONTH! Be sure to check Doodlewash for giveaways and check out the cool World Watercolor Month items for sale! The goal is to raise money for The Dreaming Zebra Foundation and support arts education and our future artists.

Tools:

To find a list of dealers, who carry Hahnemühle products in the U.S. and Canada, go here and scroll through to find one near you.

You can find Zebra pen products here.

Turtle Texture -Postcards for the Lunch Bag


Artwork-Zebra Zensations Technical Pen, Finetec Watercolor on a Hahnemühle Coldpress Watercolor Postcard. Reference photo courtesy of 272447 on Pixabay.

Did you know that baby turtles use the natural light from the horizon to find their way to the sea? Car headlights, porch lights – any other light can cause them to go in the wrong direction.

And today’s Doodlewash Prompt. Texture. I decided this painting would be all about figuring out how to get the texture of sand. I’m not totally satisfied, but overall, I’m happy with it.

Remember -July is (drum beat) … WORLD WATERCOLOR MONTH! Be sure to check Doodlewash for giveaways and check out the cool World Watercolor Month items for sale! The goal is to raise money for The Dreaming Zebra Foundation and support arts education and our future artists.

Tools:

To find a list of dealers, who carry Hahnemühle products in the U.S. and Canada, go here and scroll through to find one near you.

You can find Zebra pen products here.

Finetec Transparent Watercolor Paint 12 Color Set

Bee-eaters Rejoicing -Postcards for the Lunch Bag


Artwork-Zebra Zensations Technical Pen, Finetec Watercolor on a Hahnemühle Coldpress Watercolor Postcard. Reference photo courtesy of SixpathofDewa on Pixabay.

Did you know that bee-eaters only go after insects that are flying? They will ignore an insect that has landed.

And today’s Doodlewash Prompt. Rejoice. I felt these birds seemed to be rejoicing.

Remember -July is (drum beat) … WORLD WATERCOLOR MONTH! Be sure to check Doodlewash for giveaways and check out the cool World Watercolor Month items for sale! The goal is to raise money for The Dreaming Zebra Foundation and support arts education and our future artists.

Tools:

To find a list of dealers, who carry Hahnemühle products in the U.S. and Canada, go here and scroll through to find one near you.

You can find Zebra pen products here.

Owl’s Eye -Postcards for the Lunch Bag


Artwork-Zebra Technical Pen, Daniel Smith and American Journey Watercolor on a Hahnemühle Coldpress Watercolor Postcard. Reference photo courtesy of Insubria on Pixabay.

Did you know that owls don’t have eyeballs? Their eyes are immobile tubes that boost depth perception. Fortunately, they can rotate their necks by 270 degrees in order to see in other directions.

And today’s doodle…

Doodlewash Prompt: Owl.

Artwork: Zebra Zensations Double Ended Brush pen on Hahnemühle sketching paper.

Tools:

To find a list of dealers, who carry Hahnemühle products in the U.S. and Canada, go here and scroll through to find one near you.

You can find Zebra pen products here.