Monday, March 14, 2011

ACEO Watercolors


I bought these little ACEO watercolor papers a while back and finally tried them out.  How could I resist them in the art supply store?  So cute and little- they even make tiny envelopes for them!  I like that they make great practice projects, since you don't need to set aside hours to paint these little watercolors.  I can focus on one item- like a shell or cork and there is no pressure, just fun painting practice.  This time, as you can see, I only used a few of the colors on my palette and kept it simple.  I see many more of these in my future!
Posted by Mermaid's Palette at 11:00 AM

15 comments:

  1. Gretchen Bjornson ARTMarch 14, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    I couldn't resist these either, Sheryl! My sunflower series was done on those little papers. They make for dainty little paintings.

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  2. martinealisonMarch 14, 2011 at 11:56 AM

    Très mignons et si jolis ces trois dessins...
    Gros bisous

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  3. Mermaid's PaletteMarch 14, 2011 at 12:59 PM

    Thank you, Gretchen- doing that 100 paintings challenge, makes these little fun ones almost necessary as a break!

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  4. Mermaid's PaletteMarch 14, 2011 at 1:01 PM

    Merci, Martine! I always love to see your comments - French is such a pretty looking and sounding language! I took it in high school and only remember a bit.

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  5. Kim RempelMarch 14, 2011 at 1:39 PM

    Love! Your corks are great!

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  6. "JeanneG"March 14, 2011 at 3:55 PM

    I really like your artwork. What is the font you use in the writing? I really like it. So pretty.

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  7. Mermaid's PaletteMarch 14, 2011 at 6:04 PM

    Thanks, Kim! I enjoy painting the different details on each of them.

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  8. Mermaid's PaletteMarch 14, 2011 at 6:05 PM

    Thanks so much Jeanne- the font is called "just another hand" in the blogger layout advanced settings

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  9. JaneMarch 15, 2011 at 12:07 AM

    I am sure your friends will be very happy to receive a little postcard like that, very original and pretty.

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  10. Ann BucknerMarch 15, 2011 at 4:26 AM

    I'm enjoying your ACEO's. Love the warm colors and simplicity of the subjects.

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  11. MeowlissaMarch 15, 2011 at 4:45 AM

    I love the textures! These are great :) Corks always make me think of when I hoarded all the ones my hubby and I shared before we were married. hehe

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  12. Mermaid's PaletteMarch 15, 2011 at 3:29 PM

    Thanks, Jane- they are a fun size, the stamp would look huge!

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  13. Mermaid's PaletteMarch 15, 2011 at 3:30 PM

    Thank you, Ann- I do love to paint simple subjects and get into the details.

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  14. Mermaid's PaletteMarch 15, 2011 at 3:31 PM

    Thank you, Meowlissa! I still hang onto the good corks, myself! I have a few right now that are just begging to be painted!

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  15. PatMarch 16, 2011 at 12:32 AM

    Just love your cork paintings.. there's something special about them! xx

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Thank you so much for your comments- I love to hear what you think!

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