Sea Turtle and Betta Fish in Watercolor

[Joy]

These were posted for challenges, but I am such a painfully slow painter that they were posted very late to the other participants. Both I was ready to bin until my husband encouraged me to slog along. The sea turtle is 11 x 8, and the betta fish is 9 x 8.

 

[Triduana]

They're both beautiful, Joy. I love the delicacy of both pieces. I really like how you handled the backgrounds too. I'm so glad you didn't bin them!

 

[Terri]

Oh, it would have been a shame to stop working on these! Your husband was right to encourage you. Both have beautiful backgrounds of water yet they are represented so differently! Bright vibrant colors in each one.

You're smart to resist putting time pressure on yourself. These are both worth your careful efforts!

 

[Joy]

Kay, Terri - thanks for your comments and encouragement.

 

[Artyczar]

These are both excellent! I can see these in Watercolor Painting Magazine!

 

[Joy]

Ayin, what a lovely thing to say! That really brightened up my Monday. Courtesy of the many library cards I possess, I get several art mags digitally.

 

[Grapes]

Joy, these are very beautiful! Glad you kept working on them and didn't give up.

 

[Joy]

Thanks, Grapes!