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Tuesday, April 19, 2016

Tea and art using Ganzai Tambi watercolors

This week it is real Spring weather for us:-) I feel like I too want to join the singing birds outside my window. I'm linking my cup of coffee and art with Elizabeth at T stands for Tuesday 
For the last two weeks I was not feeling very creative. I read somewhere that even if you don't feel inspired to paint still you should do something random that doesn't need so much planning or thinking. 
So this is what I did. Couple of months ago I had bought a new 24 pan Japanese water color set, named the Ganzai Tambi watercolors.I did a watercolor chart of this set. This has now become a favorite of mine. The colors are so rich and vibrant .I've not seen these many shades of green in any other sets. 


A quick sketch of a Spring bouquet using these watercolors

Day-1 The 100 Days Project 
Challenges always keep me inspired to create. Luckily, I found one named The 100 days project starting today till the end of July. The above stencilled feathers in watercolor, using my new set is my take for Day-1

For the above mentioned project I'm currently working in my handmade watercolor journal. 


 My journal has 15 sheets, including the cover ( that is 30 pages) of 140lb Arches watercolor paper. The cover is made out of a beautiful  handmade paper from India and I've used saddle stitch to bind them.
Finally, I wanted to share this watercolor card that I had made for a dear friend here. My two words for 2016, are 'Grow' and 'Give'. Sadly, my poor organization skills have not let me in giving more. So this month I'm conciously taking an effort to create and give more of my art to others. More cards are in the making proces:-) 

Happy Tuesday to all my dear friends who take the time to visit me and my artsy world. 
Hugs
Susan 

14 comments:

  1. oh what beautiful watercolor art you have created Susan! Those colors look fabulous!! And what a special handmade book to keep it all in. Enjoy, and happy T day!

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  2. Those colors! I'm impressed with what that set has to offer, and your spring bouquet makes good use of them. Lovely :) Happy T Tuesday

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  3. My friend adores her Ganzai Tambi paints and seeing yours here I can see why! I love how you have used them! Hugs, Chrisx

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  4. I had planned to be here before my lunchtime, but ate and promptly fell asleep. Rain always does that to me. I simply adore those new watercolors, and you have such a variety of them in that new set. The spring floral bouquet is gorgeous, as are the feathers. I look forward to seeing more days until the end of July.

    Thanks for sharing your coffee and gorgeous art with us for T this Tuesday. I love, love, love your art.

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  5. Love all of those colors and the art you've created with your new paints are beautiful! Good luck with your challenge :) I like doing weekly challenges myself the daily ones seem to stress me out a bit but I have a couple of favorite ones that I continue to do.
    Happy T day!

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  6. I've not heard of your water colors before, but I am in love with the vibrant colors. Your journal page turned out fabulous, such pretty colors and again so vibrant!

    I have quite a few journals I bought when Michael's had a 3 for the price of 1 sale......but I still like to work in my handmade ones the best, even though I don't use the same weight of water color paper as you.

    Thanks for the earlier visit and the comment......Happy T-day

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  7. Happy T Day. I think you have it right-do something that doesn't take too much thinking. I think just doing is the best way to get back into the swing. Love your homemade journal, and those new paints look great too. :)

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  8. A beautiful bouquet and card...I am sure your watercolor journal will fill up quickly! Happy T Day!

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  9. A beautiful bouquet and card...I am sure your watercolor journal will fill up quickly! Happy T Day!

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  10. These watercolors are awesome (I like the Chart you made) and the Journal will be, too! i love the feathers spread very much. have a great week!

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  12. Wow! Those colours are beautiful! I can imagine it has become you favorite set.
    The journal looks lovely and I love the card you have made. The recipient will be very pleased.
    Thanks for visiting,
    Have a good week,
    Lisca

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  13. Wow! Those colours are beautiful! I can imagine it has become you favorite set.
    The journal looks lovely and I love the card you have made. The recipient will be very pleased.

    Have a good week,
    Lisca

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  14. I oh and ah every time I visit. Your skill with watercolor amazes me.
    Happy T day...really late!

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