We are on the last day of July, otherwise known as World Watercolor Month. I joined the challenge of making one painting each day, and I’m happy to say I managed it, with very little cheating! (I only posted a couple that I’d actually started before…) I’m rather pleased with myself, and also glad that Charlie O’Shields, whose brainchild this is, egged me on.
Charlie’s great at encouraging people to join in, and also at showcasing the work of other artists. If you haven’t been to see his blog yet, go check it out, it’s fun even for people who don’t paint. It’s called Doodlewash (click here).
This has been a fun challenge – it made me try different things, and also get on with my dog alphabet. Only three to go now, and that baby will have a cheerful wall to look at!
It was also nice seeing the work of the hundreds of other artists who joined in the challenge. I’ve followed quite a few. If anyone is interested in looking at all my efforts, I’ve posted them on Instagram, at @athensletters.
You are very talented!
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Thanks! I enjoy it…
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Well done with that challenge, marina. Lovely watercolours, and a great idea with the dog alphabet too!
Best wishes, Pete.
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Thanks, Pete!
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Well done. Good work, especially the smooth, undulating, movement of the fish
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Thanks, Derrick!
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Great work Marina!
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Thanks Cheryl!
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xx
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Congrats on your work and completing the challenge – not an easy feat. Love the dog alphabet wall idea for the baby’s room!
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Thank you🌹
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Congratulations on completing the challenge. It sounds like it encouraged you to grow and expand which is always rewarding 🙂
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Yes, it did!
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Congratulations M.L. Kappa You did it!
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Thanks, Franklin!
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Some lovely watercolours there. I like the detail on the mug, the vibrancy of the fish and the energy of the dog. Great achievement. 🙂
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Thanks! I don’t think I’ve had so many compliments my entire life!
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You are so talented, love your watercolors, just beautiful. Congratulations.
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Thank you so much!
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Enjoy seeing your work. You art makes me happy.
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Thanks🎈
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Well done on not only achieving the goal, but doing it beautifully. I love your lively Saluki, by the way, I can almost see his coat waving in the breeze.
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Thanks, Kate!
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In Australia we would tend to say: ‘You did it? Good.on.ya’!! I love the utter peace in your aquarelles . . . the two koi are probably closest to my heart . . . but then Japan is and this so reminds!!
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Thanks, Eha!
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Well done 🙂
Turtle Hugs
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Thank you!
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Yeah…I’m SUPER glad I egged you on!! 😍Awesome work!! Love these and love that you made it through the challenge. So yeah…I’ll keep egging you know. Don’t stop now! Join in for August!! Hehe😉
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Maybe I will😝
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Well done Marina! I have had a look at your instagram pictures, the dogs are amazing. My favourites are the bowl of shells and the bookshelves.
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Thanks!
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Well done! Such beautiful pictures..
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Thank you!
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I loved them all, they are so beautiful. Thank you, Love, nia
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Thanks, Nia🌸
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Congratulations, Marina. Completing a 31 day challenge is quite a feat, and I love your art. The dog – I can feel him tugging on the leash – so energetic!
I did buy a new sketchbook but have yet to dribble any paint on a single page.
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The time will come! And thanks…
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These are all so lovely! I’ve nominated you for the 3 Day Quote Challenge where you could post some of your watercolours too 🙂 but if you don’t do these challenges, no worries: I’ve actually reblogged mine, because I’m in the throes of pre-vacation …
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Thanks, it’s so nice of you to think of me, Bea – but you’re right, I don’t do these challenges, because of lack of time, basically. Good luck with your prep, and have a lovely vacation!
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I suspected as much, but do keep your lovely posts coming 🙂
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What a beautiful talent you have!!!
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Thanks, Coleen! It’s a great stress reliever…
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Well done! I love the fish, beautifully observed.
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Thanks!
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Love these!!!
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Thanks!🌹
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I love your work. Thank goodness Bea introduced us. I love finding new blogs to follow. You are very talented.
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Why, thank you, my dear! Will visit your blog ASAP
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I would be honored if you did.
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Well done.
This may be a crass question, if so please forgive me, but did you improve as the month went on? I don’t draw or paint, so I don’t know if it would apply.
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Of course it’s not crass! I don’t know whether I improved-of course, the more you practice, the better. It made me draw each day, and also I came into contact with lots of other artists and got tips and inspiration from them. So a good thing altogether, as well as being fun!
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Good, I’m glad you enjoyed it. A commitment like that could easily become a burden.
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These are all just lovely! You have a wonderful touch with the brush, a real talent. And you did one a day for a month – fantastic 🙂
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Thank you, Helen! Must say I was quite pleased with myself for having held out to the end!
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You did well! It’s quite a challenge 🙂
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So much talent Marina! You are amazing! I also loved seeing all of the different watercolors, so much fun!
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Thanks, dear!
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🙂
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Wow, Marina!! Such a great work by you. Looks to me that I have to join Instagram to follow you work there 🙂
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Do!!!
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Congratulations, congratulations–I feel like I am just getting to *know* your work, but to have finished that challenge is tremendous! I will look for you on Instagram too-:)
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Thank you!
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Thank you for sharing. I love all of them, so beautifully done. I adore the one with the dog in the french writings, isn’t this one fantastic. Well don, keep it up
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Thank you so much!
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Congratulations on doing so well with the challenge. I like all the paintings you showed here, but my favorite is the one with the fish. I’ve often seen koi carp in ponds from exactly that angle. 🙂
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Thanks, Bun!
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Wonderful! Congratulations, Marina, on your accomplishment. You are truly talented!
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Thanks, Carol!
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Love the idea of the dogs.
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Thanks!
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This so super wonderful *love eyes emoji’s^
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Thanks!
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Congrats! What an accomplishment. And not only that, your watercolors are wonderful: serene, lovely, evocative of a spirit who enjoys the earth and all of its treasures.
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Thank you!
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Amazing work. You are very gifted.
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Thanks, Keith!
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I liked your blog, nice painting. I invite you to my blog:
http://dishdessert.wordpress.com
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In paint, photo and word…you are an artist. Proud to follow. 💕
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Thank you!
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It’s very beautiful ❤
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Thank you!
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I’ve never heard of World Water Colour Day. But it certainly makes the world a better place. Thanks for introducing me.
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