Category Archives: Early Paintings

Final Step to Creativity

Posted on 7 January 2009 by Merle

The next summer I took a workshop from Helga Flower, that literally changed the course of my painting and thus my life.  The other person who influenced my creativity was Dee Clancy, who showed many new creative ways of painting … Continue reading →

Posted in Early Paintings | Tagged , | 2 Comments

More History – Two

Posted on 3 January 2009 by Merle

Following that early workshop in AZ I continued to paint occasionally, but was hooked. We both then attended another Elderhostel workshop, the following Spring–this one by Dick Garra, called “Wild, Wonderful World of Watercolor.”   And it was wild and … Continue reading →

Posted in Early Paintings | Tagged , | 1 Comment

More History

Posted on 2 January 2009 by Merle

From Arizona we continued West to see our son in California. Stopped at a couple of parks on the way there and of course I had to paint. By then I’d acquired a couple brushes, palette and paints One place … Continue reading →

Posted in Early Paintings | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Hello 2009

Posted on 1 January 2009 by Merle

Since this is the start of the 11th year after I started watercolor painting–I thought I’d reminisce a bit about the beginning. And since I’m getting ready for a couple juried shows, and busy matting and framing, what better time. … Continue reading →

Posted in Early Paintings | Tagged , , | 1 Comment