Really, this is about taking new art supplies out for a spin. The victim (subject) just happens to be a pickle. Or perhaps a pickumber? Ted's Montana Grill sets these out as an appetizer and they taste not quite pickle-y with lingering hints of cucumber. Still good though.
The pickle chips.
I was looking around the table for something to sketch. There's always the salt shaker, and the sugar bowl looked interesting, but then we were served these pickle chips and what better way to test out a new watercolor kit than to try my hand at mixing greens? Yes, that was a learning experience. I'm not familiar with any of these colors. Then again, that's half the fun, isn't it? Trying to see just how you can get it to work?
My pared-down pickle sketching kit. This is all I used.
The best thing about it is that everything in this kit is so small and lightweight. Everything fits in a small pouch. Of course if I could resist color then I could follow Jane's lead and just carry a pencil. Maybe I'll try that when I get over my current crush on watercolors.
That Moleskine is the largest thing here and is only 3" x 5".
The pickle chips.
I was looking around the table for something to sketch. There's always the salt shaker, and the sugar bowl looked interesting, but then we were served these pickle chips and what better way to test out a new watercolor kit than to try my hand at mixing greens? Yes, that was a learning experience. I'm not familiar with any of these colors. Then again, that's half the fun, isn't it? Trying to see just how you can get it to work?
My pared-down pickle sketching kit. This is all I used.
The best thing about it is that everything in this kit is so small and lightweight. Everything fits in a small pouch. Of course if I could resist color then I could follow Jane's lead and just carry a pencil. Maybe I'll try that when I get over my current crush on watercolors.
That Moleskine is the largest thing here and is only 3" x 5".
Hi, really love your sketching! And your blog. Did you know there is a moleskin that opens at the short end? I could't do without them. They are especialy for watercolor.
I will have to try these pickle chips. Were they good? Your painting makes them look delicious...but then again, that's not surprising at all. You make everything look beautiful!
A gorgeous little watercolour! Love your new little kit.. very cute!
You should continue to cultivate your "crush" on watercolors. Beautiful!
@Susan - thanks so much for the kind comments. I do have a watercolor moleskine. I'm going to break that one out soon. For now, I'm going through the joys of fighting with my normal moleskine. ;) The mottling can have interesting effects.
@The Dutchess - Good pickle chips. You guys should try them! You and I still need to go painting sometime soon. No, I have not forgotten this.
@lamina - Thank you! This kit is being taken out a lot lately.
@Elizabeth - It's so great to get encouraging comments from someone like you since I really like your work. :D Thank you!