Believe In Magic

“The world is full of magic things, 

patiently waiting for our senses to grow sharper.” 

~ W.B. Yeats

Magical Things by Sandy Sandy SpiritArtist

Testing out some new (for me) paper. Stonehenge Aqua Cold Press 140# from Legion Paper. I mostly work on Yupo these days, but have also exclusively used Arches for over 4 decades. Really feel rusty working on the cotton, but liked the soft, forgiving, absorbent quality of this sheet. Trying the same image on the Hot Press Stonehenge next. Of course, after using Yupo, these colors really look washed out to me, but I'm getting used to it. This was done wet-in-wet, first wetting both sides of the paper. Your comments and any recommendations for improvements and for working on the HP paper is appreciated.

Have a great weekend and happy creating!!

Thanks for stopping by.

X ♥  O

Unicorn ~ Symbol of Magic and Healing ~ SOLD

“Magic is believing in yourself. 

If you can do that, you can make anything happen.”

~ Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Unicorn Spirit ~ Ancient Mysteries Day 23 Grace ~ Power ~ Untamable ~ Passion 8.5 x 6.5" Hand Painted Watercolor on Yupo Paper Matted and Framed to 10" x 8" ~~~

Unicorn Spirit ~ Ancient Mysteries

Day 23

Grace ~ Power ~ Untamable ~ Passion

8.5 x 6.5" Hand Painted Watercolor on Yupo Paper

Matted and Framed to 10" x 8"

~~~

SOLD

This was one of those paintings that was hard to photograph.  There's quite a bit of detail in the face that didn't come through in these shots. I will photograph this with my big camera at some point which will be a lot more accurate than my point and shoot.

Since you still seem to be enjoying them,

  here's a few in-progress shots for today's painting.

First Step - Paint the eyes.

Second Step -

Paint in light and medium mid-tones wet into wet.

Third Step -

The background wash and swirls were added. The

 painting was finished by lifting and tickling areas of

 pigment with a damp brush and adding a few darker mid-tones.

Unicorn Spirit -  Full frame/ Uncropped

Thanks again for stopping by!

Thanks especially to those of you who have taken the time to share your thoughts. You don't always have to be so darn sweet. I would always welcome constructive criticism too!

I hope you are having a magical day.

X ♥  O

Magical Unicorn - #3 of 30 ~SOLD

"The Unicorn is a
 beautiful white horse,

with a magical horn that heals."

The unicorn is a legendary animal that has been described since antiquity as a wild, woodland, horselike animal with a long horn and cloven hooves. It is a symbol of purity and grace and could only be captured by a virgin. Its horn was said to have the power to render poisoned water potable and to heal sickness.

Magical Unicorn

7.5" x 5.5" original hand painted watercolor on Yupo paper

Acid-free Mat w/ Backing in sleeve - 8" x 10"

Signed and certified by the artist.

• SOLD

#3 of 30 -

Myths, Fables, Folk Tales and Legends

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