June 2024
"Origami boxes, truffles and brushes....."
In my last Blog in March, I promised to show some of my little watercolour Origami boxes, intended as tiny jewels in their own right.
Mine were filled with home made truffles (made by my husband!), but they could equally be filled with a piece of jewellery, a special soap, handkerchief or other treasure........
With that touch of frivolity, these unique items can become very much part of the gift,
made and given with love. Some of these are designed to be opened out and framed in 3D boxes - an added gift at no extra cost!
I have another one day workshop coming up in Missenden Abbey, Gt Missenden, Bucks, in August (see 'courses' page), as I weave the idea of improving watercolour techniques, then utilising the sketches and experiments produce to create something unique and beautiful.
This shift into something other than work for exhibition is in a way just an extension of my creative journey - 3D work being very much centre stage for me, and these are like experimental fun sketches! Join me if you would like to have a go - some people actually produce them as ‘favour boxes’ for weddings........
Other Summer School courses I shall be running in Buckinghamshire this August include ‘FLOATING INK AND WATERCOLOUR ‘.
The courses I run are pure creative escapism - taking the medium of watercolour to another level, with creativity itself at the forefront.
Above all else, have fun and enjoy your Watercolour journey, as I do - it is never stressful and always totally absorbing for all levels.
Next month I shall develop from idea to sketch, to finished work - focusing on a pot turned on its head - a wonky pot - something floral and an old used teabag!
TIP OF THE MONTH...........
Get to know your brushes, one at a time. Try different ways to hold each brush and feel the joy in laying down colours before thinking about making a painting.
More next time. Enjoy!
More details on courses - look at www.missendenschoolofcreativearts.co.uk.
Continue to enjoy your watercolour journey.
Jackie Devereux
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