watercolour – Brambles Art Retreat

Japan in Spring 2018

April 21, 2017August 28, 2017 by Janet Brady

Janet Brady

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Painting by Kanta Harusaki Painting the blossom! It has long been a dream to host a painting course in Japan.The dates are now set for Spring 2018 - April 7th -April 20th. So much to see, Tokyo, Mount Fuji, Kyoto, Hiroshima, and Osaka. Watch this space!

Winter Forest Abstract Waxing

December 21, 2016December 21, 2016 by Janet Brady

Janet Brady

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I took the whole waxing technique to another level. Deciding to make my cards in a free and abstract style I used watercolour paper as the base, I drew rough pine tree shapes in wax first then washed soft transparent colours over the top, Cerulean, Violet and Phthalo. I waited for…

Snow Magic!

December 16, 2016December 21, 2016 by Janet Brady

Janet Brady

1934

As Christmas is upon us, you have the opportunity to use wax as a replant, creating snow on the branches of pine trees. I used to be the greatest advocate of masking fluid, but now wanting to be able to mask quickly without the gloopy mess, and liking the effect…