Kathy's Watercolors

Garden Shoes

2011-12-29T18:09:00.001-08:00

Heartstrings

2011-12-27T08:18:00.000-08:00

Painted for a "shoe project" December, 2011.

Bittersweet

2011-09-28T07:50:00.001-07:00

Thank you Rodney Campbell at "paint my photo" for sharing the reference photo that spoke to me as my re-entry after losing my Mom in August.

2011-03-07T16:35:00.001-08:00

Acappella 2nd sitting

2011-03-07T16:28:00.000-08:00

Gerbera

2011-02-14T13:35:00.000-08:00

"Leap for Joy"

2010-12-03T17:15:00.000-08:00

This painting was complete quite some time ago and I have just now decided to include it here in my blog; it was more of a study, and not quite typical of my style really; nonetheless I feel joy just seeing it like I felt while painting this from a photo by Lori Andrews on "paint my photo".

Jana's Iris

2010-12-03T16:51:00.000-08:00

My first ever Iris and I will be painting more. This one from my own photo taken at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum - when I see the beauty in a place like that it makes me wonder "how much more beautiful could heaven possibly be?"

Addie Bleu

2010-07-06T09:28:00.000-07:00

She's a sweet, shy, little doll, soft as silk - my feline "Blue Burmese"

Inner Glow

2010-06-14T10:17:00.000-07:00

Watercolor on 140# Aches, 8" x 12"

Peekiing Through the Grapevines

2010-05-22T08:29:00.000-07:00

Photo ref for this is from friend Kounelli "Manny" on flickr; I asked him for permission last year sometime and just painted it; thanks Manny

Tetrad Color Wheel

2010-04-27T06:34:00.000-07:00

Some things I've learned about tetrads color groups:

- A tetrad consists of 4 colors positioned on the color wheel in either a square or a rectangle as in this diagram.
- You determine the color choice by deciding what you would like your dominant color to be and the rest will be built off this dominant color choice.
- Choose a "sister" color by moving either 2 or 3 colors to the left or right of the one you chose.
- Number 3 and 4 are decided for you by following a straight line across the square or rectangle, finding the complements apparent if you had drawn an "X" inside the box.
- See my chart below for 9 possible color groups resulting from the diagram above.

Tetrad Painting

2010-04-25T07:19:00.000-07:00

This study was for two purposes (1) to stay within the 4 colors chosen from my tetrad study below, in this case - the first one on the 3 row. (2) to practice painting in the round

Tetrad Color Groups - 9 possible choices

2010-04-25T07:10:00.000-07:00

I've been studying tetrads and have created a diagram to better help me group the colors:

Crystal Bowl

2010-03-22T12:57:00.001-07:00

Thanks to Vicki Greene for use of her photo and Susan Roper for coaching through the use of her demo, this was a project for the Watercolor Workshop online.

Valentine Roses

2010-02-15T19:06:00.000-08:00

Dennis gave me pink roses between our anniversary and valentines day; they inspired me to paint roses and after seeing a photo by Michiel Thomas, he graciously allowed me to use it as a painting reference.

Solitude

2009-10-02T10:17:00.000-07:00

From Brent Nesseth's photo comes this watercolor on Arches 140 lb 11 x 14

Blind Pears

2009-09-24T13:05:00.001-07:00

Credit on this one goes to Dorena Kerry for use of her photo.

Pear of Pears

2009-09-16T10:52:00.000-07:00

For a September "Pear Project" on WcW

The Fountain

2009-09-16T10:40:00.000-07:00

From my photo taken at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum in Chanhassen

Juicy June

2009-06-19T04:51:00.000-07:00

I don't do bugs, well okay I've made an exception. This is an unusually juicy style for me; yikes I had to give up control.

Golden Tree Nymph WC

2009-06-18T08:42:00.001-07:00

My thanks to June Damanti for allowing me to use her gorgeous photo as a reference for this painting. Please take a look at June's website for a mini vacation: http://www.bydamanti.com/

When I saw her photo I was so impressed with the macro perspective and gorgeous color I yearned to get out the watercolors.

"Favour" makes the Homepage of WcW

2009-06-03T09:21:00.001-07:00

I am proud to announce that this painting is being featured on Yahoo's Watercolor Workshop - Homepage - for the month of June. That is such an honor and of course a boost to my ego as well. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WatercolorWorkshop/

Favour

2009-05-20T15:40:00.000-07:00

Thanks to Vicki Greene for another lovely photo; this was sent out for my SWAP group this time. I loved painting this and hope to do it again soon.

Candies

2009-03-06T06:12:00.000-08:00

How about cellophane? I'm continuing my study on painting shiny things, stay tuned. Thank you Doris for inspiring me to do this when I saw your photo of these candies.

Under Cover

2009-03-06T06:07:00.000-08:00

This month the focus will be on "shiny things" - this gets my creative juices flowing as I love trying to capture light in my paintings so needless to say I have a lot of subjects I'd like to try. Let's see now, what should I try next?

Time for Tea

2009-03-04T08:37:00.000-08:00

March challenge on Yahoo's Watercolor Workshop to paint from same photo; we're working this month on painting "shiny things"

Time to Celebrate

2009-02-05T05:32:00.000-08:00

My Dahlia painting "Peace" that I did some time ago has taken 1st place and BEST OF SHOW with the National Art Program at Bethesda Hospital in St. Paul. I am overjoyed and most grateful. Thank you to my Son Brent who encouraged me to do this and works for the Health East System.

Gerbera Daisy

2009-01-18T06:18:00.000-08:00

Inspired by Vicki Green's photo, this Gerbera called to me to fulfill a "pink" project for Yahoo's Watercolor Workshop. this painting (a 5 x 7) was gifted to Michelle H. for our Feb. SWAP.

Stella

2008-12-06T19:40:00.001-08:00

Painted to give as a gift to my daughter and her family for Christmas. Stella is my "Grandpuppy". Contact me for commission information or a print of this painting. Email above on right.

Apples

2008-11-04T18:07:00.000-08:00

For our Watercolor Workshop group on Yahoo - we painted from the same photo in October. I used my artistic license and added a tablecloth that wasn't in the photo. I think I could do better, but for now will let it rest.

"Grace"

2008-10-23T18:49:00.000-07:00

I am happy to post this floral, I had such a great time working on it. My thanks go to my friend Peter Nyllet for graciously allowing me to paint this; when I saw the photo I was drawn to it.
View the work in progress of this painting at:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/kathyness/sets/72157608745167792/

COUNTRY FALL

2008-10-03T19:15:00.000-07:00

Art on a Plate Cookbook

2008-08-22T11:41:00.000-07:00

The cookbook is now available that includes this ACEO painting of mine; here is the link for more information: http://www.lulu.com/content/3691579 This was a group effort by Ebay's ACEO group (Art Cards Editions and Originals).

English Dogwood

2008-08-08T14:03:00.000-07:00

Thank you Vicki G for allowing me to use your photo.

Home Page Hero

2008-06-28T13:52:00.000-07:00

"Slice of Summer" has earned the prestigious spot on the Homepage of Yahoo's Watercolor Workshop Group, to be displayed there for the month of July. Thanks to all on the group for the encouraging comments.

Slice of Summer

2008-06-25T18:11:00.000-07:00

For the Watercolor Workshop monthly challenge to paint fruit/veggies. Thank you Liz West for consent to use your magnificent photography for inspiration.

Pink Trio

2008-06-07T20:16:00.000-07:00

Watercolor painted from a photograph by Liz West; thank you Liz

Blown Away

2008-05-10T06:38:00.000-07:00

When Maureen said that she was "blown away" at seeing these flowers, I decided to name them that because these wispy flowers wave and dance in the wind. They can be quite tall so they have strength in numbers to keep them from being totally blown down (much like us). Credit to Vicki G. for the photo.

II Corinthians 5:17

2008-04-25T06:15:00.000-07:00

"...old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new."

Thank you Doris G for the use of this photo!

Hebrews 4:12

2008-04-12T18:51:00.001-07:00

To be transformed as the butterfly delicately becomes a thing of beauty so the Word of God divides us, soul from spirit. The root meaning of "divide asunder" metamorphosis is the same process the butterfly goes through.

From Vicki G's photo; thank you Vicki, this was fun to paint today as I painted and watched it snowing outside my studio window one more time on April 12th.

Blue Pansies

2008-04-12T18:46:00.000-07:00

My tribute to spring, maybe painting some spring like subjects will warm me from the inside out because it does not look like spring yet here in Minnesota.

Maureen

2008-03-05T08:11:00.001-08:00

Miss Vicki

2008-03-01T08:38:00.000-08:00

Arches 140 lb CP; the lovely Vicki (I didn't do her justice)

Candace

2008-03-01T08:33:00.000-08:00

This is my "new and improved" hat lady rendition. The skin tones went on more smoothly for me and I think I'm making some progress. Portraiture in WC is a challenge for sure.

Marsha's Peony

2008-02-23T05:21:00.000-08:00

From a photo reference from Marsha on WcW; I've been wanting to try this Peony for quite some time; not entirely happy with the outcome, but stuck in a quest to conquor sunlight vs shadow.

Portrait study

2008-02-23T05:04:00.000-08:00

I wanted to practice the sun spots on skin (and haven't sufficiently learned to paint skin yet) lol. This is for study only; I used a cover of an old Victoria Magazine for inspiration. No intention to display or sell. I hope to practice this technique until I learn it.

Doris

2008-02-10T18:21:00.000-08:00

A portrait study of my friend Doris

Think Spring

2008-02-10T18:13:00.000-08:00

These Apple Blossoms were mailed to Marilyn in Wisconsin; she was my SWAP partner this time.

Final on Captain

2008-01-06T12:44:00.000-08:00

I deepened some shadows and darkened some fur. The ball was eliminated; sorry Captain.

Fall Patriot

2007-12-28T18:42:00.000-08:00

I stopped and took a photo of this lovely fall tree in our nearby town of Chaska; when looking closer at the photo later I was stricken with the quaint patriotic feel to the picture - it begged to be painted. I will soon knock on the door at this address and offer them a print.

Pretty ribbons, pretty papers

2007-12-26T07:00:00.000-08:00

Sometimes you receive a gift that tugs at your heart strings for personal reasons. Look at this creative gift from Brent, my oldest son, who made wrapping paper out of MY art work and wrapped up tubes of WC paint, tucking in a matching gift tag on each one.

Visit my Website

2007-12-09T12:44:00.001-08:00

http://www.kathynesseth.com/home

If you came to my blog via my website, you can return here. Be sure and check out my new store! Thank you.

Lily White

2007-12-06T20:44:00.000-08:00

My SWAP painting this fall went to Susie Short. Check out Susie's site for information on her dvds, supplies and workshops.

http://www.susieshort.com/

Susie is a very accomplished artist and started the Yahoo Watercolor group I belong to: "Watercolor Workshop"

SWAP is a Yahoo group online; an acronym for Sharing with Artists Partners.

"Kathy's Cardinal"

2007-04-25T06:25:00.000-07:00

I was inspired to paint a cardinal for an April project on Yahoo's Watercolor Workshop. Easy decision as the Cardinal is my favorite bird, however finding a suitable photo was a challenge until I found a wonderful photo taken by Kathy Bishop on the Morgue File and obtained permission from her to use it. I flipped the image and cropped it for this study. Thank you Kat!

A Waterlily named "HOPE"

2007-02-27T08:34:00.000-08:00

Winter Break

2007-02-26T09:40:00.000-08:00

If any single item has become the icon for owning a piece of land in the country, it has been the tractor Dennis bought. With the land for sale now, I was inspired to give him this painting for his birthday.

Your Shot

2007-02-26T09:35:00.000-08:00

I painted these marbles to specifically match a room decor; enjoyed doing this one.

A Peony named "Faith"

2006-12-19T20:10:00.000-08:00

It seams I'm stuck in a flower painting mode. I am getting closer to the delicate transparency I've so desired to achieve in my flowers. Watch out "roses" this is all a preparation for an all out attack on your delicate species. CP 140 lb. Arches cut to fit in a 16 x 20 frame; the original is matted behind an 11 x 14 opening.

"Resolved" on the Homepage?

2006-12-19T19:49:00.000-08:00

Why did I name this painting "Resolved"? Well I'm glad you asked :) Sometimes life throws us a curve and we go through a mega shift. So is the case with a job change for the person who pays the bills, and now a possible move for the two of us - I have resolved myself. Orange is my least favorite color but working on this lily reminded me of my life lately. Seeing some beauty emerge from the darkness I decided maybe I do like orange after all and maybe a shift in life isn't so bad either. This painting now belongs to Linda Palattao in the Phillipines; Linda was my assigned SWAP partner for fall 2006. I was overjoyed to see it on the Homepage for Yahoo's SWAP group during our '06 winter SWAP.

Dublin - Polish Embassy

2006-12-19T19:26:00.000-08:00

In September of 05 I searched the internet looking for a "shoe" photo to use for the Watercolor Workshop project. I was excited with the photo I found on the website of the Polish Embassy in Ireland. I used the photo with their permission, and to my delight they featured my painting on their website.

Dahlias - two in one, named "Peace"

2006-10-26T18:23:00.000-07:00

Each painting is a learning experience and this was no exception. The largest watercolor I've painted so far, matted to fit in a 16 x 20 frame. Some just seem to paint themselves, so was the case with this; maybe it helped that I love the colors.

On the Homepage

2006-10-26T18:02:00.000-07:00

"Amber Mums" My very first experience with painting crystal I felt that I was successful at portraying the blast of light that so fascinates me. I am grateful to Watercolor Workshop for featuring me on their Homepage all the month of October with this painting; a special thanks to Dorena Kerry for allowing me to use her photo.

Sunlit Daisy

2006-10-26T17:11:00.000-07:00

The drama of a dark backgrond created a more contemporary look than I am used to painting; this by permission from Michel Fleury for the photo reference. The way the sun hits the petals drew me in and kept me captivated until this painting was finished. Will I ever be able to paint a flower again without a black background, well we'll see.

Josh and Carter

2006-10-26T16:57:00.000-07:00

Yesterday I studied skin tones and blond hair color as a result of a discussion on Watercolor Workshop. I uploaded it at WcW, thank you Jolene for use of your photo. This was fun and I promise I will be spending more time painting children. Here is the palette I used: Cobalt Blue, Q. Gold, Burnt Sienna, Burnt Umber, Cad Red, Cobalt Blue Violet

and in the beginning....a BLOG

2006-10-26T16:19:00.000-07:00

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