To me, goals are important. Long term or short term goals, but make a list of goals, and make every effort to attain them. Over the years, I found my goals moved up and down the list, often changing directions; but watercolor never left the list.
I was a graphic artist, college educator, portrait quilt artist, applique quilt pattern designer, surface pattern designer, lecturer, author, and wannabe watercolor artist. Certainly, life got in the way of watercolors, as well as a bit of trepidation on trying the medium; however, it was on the list, so I had to make the effort. Of course, I love painting in watercolors!
The subject matter of my paintings change quite often. I find, I can't paint just one subject; but my favorite is portraits. The challenge of creating a likeness, along with their emotion, is part of the portrait painting mystique.
My favorite watercolor quote, 'Painting in watercolor is like walking a tight-rope; one must achieve a perfect balance between what the paint wants to do and what the artist wants to do, or all is lost'. Mary C. Taylor
This site reflects my watercolor endeavors.
To see more of my work:
https://margaret-bucklew.pixels.com
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/mmcbuck
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/MMcBuck
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/margaretbucklewdesigns
Original paintings are sold via my Etsy shop:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/PenAndPaletteArt
Margaret Bucklew joined Pixels.com Licensing on April 9th, 2020.
