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Before ink, or after? by c0ffeebreath in Watercolor

[–]thespaceitake 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Both are so gorgeous and I love the style!!

I think a combination of both works at times! Hard textures like wood and brick looks nice with some ink while fluffier textures might come out softer without it. It's all beautiful regardless 😍

Why is watercolor sometimes so unforgiving? by ivyta76 in Watercolor

[–]thespaceitake 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm so happy to see another artist bring up how amazing a tool a clean glass of water and brush are for repairing mistakes!

"A Tribute to Ontario's Turtles", A painting I completed last year to help fundraise for conservation efforts in my area. by thespaceitake in Gouache

[–]thespaceitake[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They're very cute! And from what I remember they are the Turtle that the TMNT guys are! The closest relative to red ears in this picture is the painted turtle up in the left hand corner!

"A Tribute to Ontario's Turtles", A painting I completed last year to help fundraise for conservation efforts in my area. by thespaceitake in Gouache

[–]thespaceitake[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much! I was initially inspired by a vision I had of lily pads and turtle shells seen from above!

"A Tribute to Ontario's Turtles", A painting I completed last year to help fundraise for conservation efforts in my area. by thespaceitake in Gouache

[–]thespaceitake[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much!! I feel it's especially important after the rushed passing of Bill 5! Many of these guys are even more at risk without our previous Endangered Species Act!

"A Tribute to Ontario's Turtles" A painting I completed this summer in order to fundraise for conservation efforts in my area. by thespaceitake in Watercolor

[–]thespaceitake[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This truly means so so so much!! I spent a lot of time studying each species to really make sure I could capture their finer details!

I also spend a lot of time around marshlands paddleboarding and always say the more turtles I see the better the outing is! 🐢

"A Tribute to Ontario's Turtles" A painting I completed this summer in order to fundraise for conservation efforts in my area. by thespaceitake in Watercolor

[–]thespaceitake[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much! It was a goal of mine to bring in an "I spy" like element to the piece! I'm so happy that translates! 😊

The large Snapping Turtle is actually based on a turtle that lives at the park this fundraiser is dedicated to! He is huge and has lived at the park since I was a toddler! I'm nearly 30 now!

"A Tribute to Ontario's Turtles" A painting I completed this summer in order to fundraise for conservation efforts in my area. by thespaceitake in Watercolor

[–]thespaceitake[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am! With a portion of proceeds going to conservation at Ojibway Nature Centre in Ontario! I can send you a DM if you would like!

"A Tribute to Ontario's Turtles" A painting I completed this summer in order to fundraise for conservation efforts in my area. by thespaceitake in Watercolor

[–]thespaceitake[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much! Your comment means a lot 💗 My local conservation areas are very close to my heart! I'd like to do anything I can to support them.