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Sunrise, 1 of 2 companion artworks (Sunrise & Sunset) - A5 Abstract Mixed Media Watercolour & Acrylic Painting in Yellows, golds, orange, red, white and brown with metallic glitter shimmer gold and sliver highlights overlapping acrylic and gouache geometric and botanical stencilling on 250 GSM watercolour paper. 

Materials Used

Brusho Watercolour Pigment Powder diluted in water in Sunburst Lemon, Gamboge and Orange

MAB Watercolours handmade glitter shimmer watercolours in Caramel (Antique Tarnished Glitter Gold) and Brilliant Gold (Bright Glitter Yellow Gold) from the Golden Series and Shimmering Gold (Bright Yellow Glitter Reflective Gold)

Iuilie handmande glitter shimmer watercolor from the ultra glitter, shimmer, reflective Gold Sparkle series: Champagne (White Gold Sparkle), Sparkle 2 (Cream Gold Sparkle), Sparkle 3 (Light Peach Gold Sparkle), Sparkle 4 (Light Coppery Gold Sparkle) and Sparkle 5 (Deep Peachy Pink Gold Sparkle) 

Kuretake Brilliant Gold Mica water based Ink 

Pebeo Studio Permanent White Gouache  and Orange Iridescent High Viscosity Acrylic Paint

Arteza Premium Acrylic Paint in Brilliant Red, Orange Yellow and Indian Yellow

Daler Rowney Graduate Acrylic Paint in Burnt Umber, Naples Yellow, Primary Red, Peach Pink and Primary Yellow

Art Studio Premium Professional Acrylic Colour in Ivory

Sunrise, 1 of 2 companion artworks (Sunrise & Sunset) - A5 Abstract Mixed Media Watercolour & Acrylic Painting in Yellows, golds, orange, red, white and brown with metallic glitter shimmer gold and sliver highlights overlapping acrylic and gouache geometric and botanical stencilling on 250 GSM watercolour paper. Materials Used Brusho Watercolour Pigment Powder diluted in water in Sunburst Lemon, Gamboge and Orange MAB Watercolours handmade glitter shimmer watercolours in Caramel (Antique Tarnished Glitter Gold) and Brilliant Gold (Bright Glitter Yellow Gold) from the Golden Series and Shimmering Gold (Bright Yellow Glitter Reflective Gold) Iuilie handmande glitter shimmer watercolor from the ultra glitter, shimmer, reflective Gold Sparkle series: Champagne (White Gold Sparkle), Sparkle 2 (Cream Gold Sparkle), Sparkle 3 (Light Peach Gold Sparkle), Sparkle 4 (Light Coppery Gold Sparkle) and Sparkle 5 (Deep Peachy Pink Gold Sparkle) Kuretake Brilliant Gold Mica water based Ink Pebeo Studio Permanent White Gouache and Orange Iridescent High Viscosity Acrylic Paint Arteza Premium Acrylic Paint in Brilliant Red, Orange Yellow and Indian Yellow Daler Rowney Graduate Acrylic Paint in Burnt Umber, Naples Yellow, Primary Red, Peach Pink and Primary Yellow Art Studio Premium Professional Acrylic Colour in Ivory

Sunset - #Abstract #MixedMedia #Painting #MABWatercolours #Brusho #Iuilie #Watercolor #Kuretake #Ink #Arteza #DalerRowney #Acrylic #Pebeo #Gouache #Stencil #ColourADay #OrangeSun

#Art #Artisan #AbstractArt #Pattern #ArtTherapy #MindfulArt #Zen #IntuitiveArt #Artist #DailyArt #ArtSky #ArtYear

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Arrangement of blue and deep rose colored loose flowers painted on a background of muted warm tans and cream colors,  with a red handled Da Vinci  Cosmotop Spin cat's tongue paint brush lying diagonally in the center.

Arrangement of blue and deep rose colored loose flowers painted on a background of muted warm tans and cream colors, with a red handled Da Vinci Cosmotop Spin cat's tongue paint brush lying diagonally in the center.

🖌🎨Enjoyed painting this loose arrangement. With #Kuretake Gansai Tambi Art Nouveau colors paint set, in Arche's paper. #HumanArt #ArtSkt #Artist #Painting #Watercolor #FloralArt #ArtNouveau #NOAI #AltText

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Sunrise, 1 of 2 companion artworks (Sunrise & Sunset) - A5 Abstract Mixed Media Watercolour & Acrylic Painting in Yellows, golds, orange, red, white and brown with metallic glitter shimmer gold and sliver highlights overlapping acrylic and gouache geometric and botanical stencilling on 250 GSM watercolour paper. 

Materials Used

Brusho Watercolour Pigment Powder diluted in water in Sunburst Lemon, Gamboge and Orange

MAB Watercolours handmade glitter shimmer watercolours in Caramel (Antique Tarnished Glitter Gold) and Brilliant Gold (Bright Glitter Yellow Gold) from the Golden Series and Shimmering Gold (Bright Yellow Glitter Reflective Gold)

Iuilie handmande glitter shimmer watercolor from the ultra glitter, shimmer, reflective Gold Sparkle series: Champagne (White Gold Sparkle), Sparkle 2 (Cream Gold Sparkle), Sparkle 3 (Light Peach Gold Sparkle), Sparkle 4 (Light Coppery Gold Sparkle) and Sparkle 5 (Deep Peachy Pink Gold Sparkle) 

Kuretake Brilliant Gold Mica water based Ink 

Pebeo Studio Permanent White Gouache  and Orange Iridescent High Viscosity Acrylic Paint

Arteza Premium Acrylic Paint in Brilliant Red, Orange Yellow and Indian Yellow

Daler Rowney Graduate Acrylic Paint in Burnt Umber, Naples Yellow, Primary Red, Peach Pink and Primary Yellow

Art Studio Premium Professional Acrylic Colour in Ivory

Sunrise, 1 of 2 companion artworks (Sunrise & Sunset) - A5 Abstract Mixed Media Watercolour & Acrylic Painting in Yellows, golds, orange, red, white and brown with metallic glitter shimmer gold and sliver highlights overlapping acrylic and gouache geometric and botanical stencilling on 250 GSM watercolour paper. Materials Used Brusho Watercolour Pigment Powder diluted in water in Sunburst Lemon, Gamboge and Orange MAB Watercolours handmade glitter shimmer watercolours in Caramel (Antique Tarnished Glitter Gold) and Brilliant Gold (Bright Glitter Yellow Gold) from the Golden Series and Shimmering Gold (Bright Yellow Glitter Reflective Gold) Iuilie handmande glitter shimmer watercolor from the ultra glitter, shimmer, reflective Gold Sparkle series: Champagne (White Gold Sparkle), Sparkle 2 (Cream Gold Sparkle), Sparkle 3 (Light Peach Gold Sparkle), Sparkle 4 (Light Coppery Gold Sparkle) and Sparkle 5 (Deep Peachy Pink Gold Sparkle) Kuretake Brilliant Gold Mica water based Ink Pebeo Studio Permanent White Gouache and Orange Iridescent High Viscosity Acrylic Paint Arteza Premium Acrylic Paint in Brilliant Red, Orange Yellow and Indian Yellow Daler Rowney Graduate Acrylic Paint in Burnt Umber, Naples Yellow, Primary Red, Peach Pink and Primary Yellow Art Studio Premium Professional Acrylic Colour in Ivory

Sunrise - #Abstract #MixedMedia #Painting #MABWatercolours #Brusho #Iuilie #Watercolor #Kuretake #Ink #Arteza #DalerRowney #Acrylic #Pebeo #Gouache #Stencil #ColourADay #OrangeSun

#Art #Artisan #AbstractArt #Pattern #ArtTherapy #MindfulArt #Zen #IntuitiveArt #Artist #DailyArt #ArtSky #ArtYear

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Mixed Media Green Abstract  #2- 2.5 x 3.5 inch Artist Cards Editions & Originals (ACEO) with a watercolour background using Kuretake Gansai Tambi Watercolours in Lime Green 59, SAP Green Light 53 & Sap Green Deep 58, with mark making in Matt Dark & Light Green and Metallic Gold KingArt Tempura Paint Sticks and Just Art White Acrylic Brush Marker. With Zentangle and line marking patterns in Black 0.3 nib Pentel Point Liner on 250 GSM watercolour paper.

Mixed Media Green Abstract #2- 2.5 x 3.5 inch Artist Cards Editions & Originals (ACEO) with a watercolour background using Kuretake Gansai Tambi Watercolours in Lime Green 59, SAP Green Light 53 & Sap Green Deep 58, with mark making in Matt Dark & Light Green and Metallic Gold KingArt Tempura Paint Sticks and Just Art White Acrylic Brush Marker. With Zentangle and line marking patterns in Black 0.3 nib Pentel Point Liner on 250 GSM watercolour paper.

#MixedMedia Green #Abstract #ACEO - #Kuretake #Watercolor #KingArt #Tempura #PaintStick #Pentel #Fineliner #GreenSat #ColourADay

#Art #Artisan #AbstractArt #Doodle #Zentangle #Painting #MindfulArt #Zen #InstinctiveArt #IntuitiveArt #Artist #DailyArt #ArtSky #ArtYear

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Mixed Media Green Abstract  #1 - 2.5 x 3.5 inch Artist Cards Editions & Originals (ACEO) with a watercolour background using Kuretake Gansai Tambi Watercolours in Lime Green 59, SAP Green Light 53 & Sap Green Deep 58, with mark making in Matt Dark & Light Green and Metallic Gold KingArt Tempura Paint Sticks and Just Art White Acrylic Brush Marker. With Zentangle and line marking patterns in Bottle Green Rlancy Fine Line RollerBall on 250 GSM watercolour paper.

Mixed Media Green Abstract #1 - 2.5 x 3.5 inch Artist Cards Editions & Originals (ACEO) with a watercolour background using Kuretake Gansai Tambi Watercolours in Lime Green 59, SAP Green Light 53 & Sap Green Deep 58, with mark making in Matt Dark & Light Green and Metallic Gold KingArt Tempura Paint Sticks and Just Art White Acrylic Brush Marker. With Zentangle and line marking patterns in Bottle Green Rlancy Fine Line RollerBall on 250 GSM watercolour paper.

#MixedMedia Green #Abstract #ACEO - #Kuretake #Watercolor #KingArt #Tempura #PaintStick #Rlancy #FineLine #RollerBall #JustArt #Acrylic #PaintMarker #GreenSat #ColourADay

#Art #Artisan #AbstractArt #Doodle #Zentangle #Painting #MindfulArt #Zen #IntuitiveArt #Artist #DailyArt #ArtSky #ArtYear

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Watercolor painting on muted tones of blue,  browns, pea greens, olive,  muted pinks and metallic accents, large abstract eyes with background vines and leaves

Watercolor painting on muted tones of blue, browns, pea greens, olive, muted pinks and metallic accents, large abstract eyes with background vines and leaves

🖌🎨Detail from a painting I just completed, "Eyes on the Garden". #Watercolor #Painting #Art #ArtSky #HumanArt #NOAI #Kuretake #AltText #BanAI #AIisTheft

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Art and photo by Katherine Gingrich on April 3, 2026.  All rights reserved.

You’re looking at a small, calm art‑making scene laid out on a flat surface—something like a desk or tabletop. At the center sits a piece of white watercolor paper, roughly the size of a postcard. On it are three vertical rectangles, each painted in soft, translucent watercolor washes. They feel like gentle color‑fields—quiet, simple, and airy.

Left rectangle: a blend of cool blue and soft pink, merging like a sunrise reflected on water.

Middle rectangle: warm beige drifting into a muted green, like sand meeting moss.

Right rectangle: a mix of lavender and blue, reminiscent of twilight shadows.

Each rectangle has thin, straight ink lines drawn over it—delicate, intentional strokes that add structure without overwhelming the softness of the paint. The lines feel architectural, almost like the faint scaffolding of a minimalist sketch.

Above the paper lies a silver pen, sleek and metallic, labeled “MITSUBISHI uni-ball UB‑155 150.” It suggests precision—something used for those fine ink lines.

To the right of the paper is a watercolor palette, white plastic with several paint wells. Two wells have printed labels in purple text—Japanese characters followed by numbers (“No.773” and “No.772”). Resting across the palette is a red‑handled paintbrush, angled casually as if the artist just set it down mid‑process.

The overall mood is quiet, tidy, and creative—like a moment paused in the middle of gentle experimentation with color and line.

Three inches by three inches.

Art and photo by Katherine Gingrich on April 3, 2026. All rights reserved. You’re looking at a small, calm art‑making scene laid out on a flat surface—something like a desk or tabletop. At the center sits a piece of white watercolor paper, roughly the size of a postcard. On it are three vertical rectangles, each painted in soft, translucent watercolor washes. They feel like gentle color‑fields—quiet, simple, and airy. Left rectangle: a blend of cool blue and soft pink, merging like a sunrise reflected on water. Middle rectangle: warm beige drifting into a muted green, like sand meeting moss. Right rectangle: a mix of lavender and blue, reminiscent of twilight shadows. Each rectangle has thin, straight ink lines drawn over it—delicate, intentional strokes that add structure without overwhelming the softness of the paint. The lines feel architectural, almost like the faint scaffolding of a minimalist sketch. Above the paper lies a silver pen, sleek and metallic, labeled “MITSUBISHI uni-ball UB‑155 150.” It suggests precision—something used for those fine ink lines. To the right of the paper is a watercolor palette, white plastic with several paint wells. Two wells have printed labels in purple text—Japanese characters followed by numbers (“No.773” and “No.772”). Resting across the palette is a red‑handled paintbrush, angled casually as if the artist just set it down mid‑process. The overall mood is quiet, tidy, and creative—like a moment paused in the middle of gentle experimentation with color and line. Three inches by three inches.

Sometimes you look for a calm, peaceful moment.

Daily Doodle -- 04/03/2026.
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#gingrichsart #doodle #dailydoodle #ArtistsOnBluesky #watercolor #kuretake #gansaitambi #artist #art #uniball

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Art and photo by Katherine Gingrich on March 31, 2026.  All rights reserved.

You’re looking at a small, intimate art-making moment—almost like someone paused mid‑creation and invited you to lean in close.

At the center lies a tiny square piece of watercolor paper, no bigger than a coaster. On it blooms an abstract flower-like design, hand‑drawn and painted. The flower has a round center, and radiating from it are petal shapes outlined in soft pink and purple ink. Each petal is filled with a different texture: some hold blue grid patterns, like tiny woven cloth, while others contain tight black parallel lines, giving a sense of rhythm and movement. The whole design feels playful, precise, and gently glowing with color.

Surrounding the artwork is the artist’s workspace—tools arranged casually, as if they were just used: At the top are two beige Sakura Pigma Micron pens, slim and elegant, labeled “Micron 003.” These are ultra‑fine ink pens often used for delicate linework.

To the right of the artwork sits a small watercolor palette from Gansai Tambi with four shimmering colors:  Cosmic Olive, Cosmic Green, Cosmic Blue, and Cosmic Violet.

The colors look jewel-like. A paintbrush rests across the palette, its bristles stained slightly, suggesting it was just dipped into one of the cosmic hues.

The overall mood is calm, creative, and intimate—like catching a quiet moment of someone joyfully experimenting with ink and watercolor, blending structure with softness.

Three inches by three inches.

Art and photo by Katherine Gingrich on March 31, 2026. All rights reserved. You’re looking at a small, intimate art-making moment—almost like someone paused mid‑creation and invited you to lean in close. At the center lies a tiny square piece of watercolor paper, no bigger than a coaster. On it blooms an abstract flower-like design, hand‑drawn and painted. The flower has a round center, and radiating from it are petal shapes outlined in soft pink and purple ink. Each petal is filled with a different texture: some hold blue grid patterns, like tiny woven cloth, while others contain tight black parallel lines, giving a sense of rhythm and movement. The whole design feels playful, precise, and gently glowing with color. Surrounding the artwork is the artist’s workspace—tools arranged casually, as if they were just used: At the top are two beige Sakura Pigma Micron pens, slim and elegant, labeled “Micron 003.” These are ultra‑fine ink pens often used for delicate linework. To the right of the artwork sits a small watercolor palette from Gansai Tambi with four shimmering colors: Cosmic Olive, Cosmic Green, Cosmic Blue, and Cosmic Violet. The colors look jewel-like. A paintbrush rests across the palette, its bristles stained slightly, suggesting it was just dipped into one of the cosmic hues. The overall mood is calm, creative, and intimate—like catching a quiet moment of someone joyfully experimenting with ink and watercolor, blending structure with softness. Three inches by three inches.

Daily Doodle -- 03/31/2026.
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#gingrichsart #doodle #dailydoodle #ArtistsOnBluesky #watercolor #kuretake #gansaitambi #artist #art #pigmamicron

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Art and photo by Katherine Gingrich on March 30, 2026.  All rights reserved.

You’re looking at a small, intimate art-making moment — the kind of scene that feels like someone paused mid‑creation, leaving all their tools within reach.

At the center lies a small square watercolor painting. The painting features a soft, organic shape, almost like a smooth pebble or a drifting cloud. Its interior is filled with blended washes of green, blue, and hints of purple, the colors melting into one another like wet ink spreading on cotton paper. The edges of the shape are outlined in fine black ink, giving it a crisp boundary against the white background.

Around this central shape, the artist has added tiny decorative marks — little dots, spirals, stars, and speckles. They’re drawn in yellow, blue, and metallic gold, giving the impression of playful energy radiating outward, like sparks or drifting pollen.

Above the painting rest several drawing tools: three thick Posca paint markers in green, yellow, and black — their caps bright and matte, and a very fine Micron 003 pen, the kind used for delicate linework. 

To the right sits a watercolor palette with four shimmering Gansai Tambi colors labeled “Cosmic Red,” “Cosmic Olive,” “Cosmic Green,” and “Cosmic Blue.” The paints look slightly glossy, as if recently touched by water. A red-handled paintbrush lies across the palette, still damp, suggesting the artist has just set it down.

The whole scene feels warm, creative, and mid‑process — like someone is joyfully exploring color and line, letting intuition guide their hand.

Three inches by three inches.

Art and photo by Katherine Gingrich on March 30, 2026. All rights reserved. You’re looking at a small, intimate art-making moment — the kind of scene that feels like someone paused mid‑creation, leaving all their tools within reach. At the center lies a small square watercolor painting. The painting features a soft, organic shape, almost like a smooth pebble or a drifting cloud. Its interior is filled with blended washes of green, blue, and hints of purple, the colors melting into one another like wet ink spreading on cotton paper. The edges of the shape are outlined in fine black ink, giving it a crisp boundary against the white background. Around this central shape, the artist has added tiny decorative marks — little dots, spirals, stars, and speckles. They’re drawn in yellow, blue, and metallic gold, giving the impression of playful energy radiating outward, like sparks or drifting pollen. Above the painting rest several drawing tools: three thick Posca paint markers in green, yellow, and black — their caps bright and matte, and a very fine Micron 003 pen, the kind used for delicate linework. To the right sits a watercolor palette with four shimmering Gansai Tambi colors labeled “Cosmic Red,” “Cosmic Olive,” “Cosmic Green,” and “Cosmic Blue.” The paints look slightly glossy, as if recently touched by water. A red-handled paintbrush lies across the palette, still damp, suggesting the artist has just set it down. The whole scene feels warm, creative, and mid‑process — like someone is joyfully exploring color and line, letting intuition guide their hand. Three inches by three inches.

I recently picked up the new Gansai Tambi Granulation colors 2 set. They are so beautiful I don’t want to doodle over them.

Daily Doodle -- 03/30/2026.
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#gingrichsart #doodle #dailydoodle #ArtistsOnBluesky #watercolor #kuretake #gansaitambi #artist #art #pigmamicron #posca

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Floral Blooms - 2.5 x 3.5 inch Artist Cards Editions & Originals (ACEO) Mixed Media Watercolour & Fineliner Floral painting of three single bloom orange and yellow flowers of different sizes, surrounded by green leaves and outlined in black fineliner. The flowers are arranged diagonally from top to bottom with the flowers at the top and bottom being smaller and incomplete as they go off the canvas.

Materials Used 

Brusho Watercolour Pigment Powder diluted in water in Sunburst Lemon, Orange & Leaf Green.

Kuretake Gansai Tambi Watercolor in Cadmium Yellow 43.

Outlined in Black 0.3 nib Pentel Pointliner water and fade resistant ink.

Floral Blooms - 2.5 x 3.5 inch Artist Cards Editions & Originals (ACEO) Mixed Media Watercolour & Fineliner Floral painting of three single bloom orange and yellow flowers of different sizes, surrounded by green leaves and outlined in black fineliner. The flowers are arranged diagonally from top to bottom with the flowers at the top and bottom being smaller and incomplete as they go off the canvas. Materials Used Brusho Watercolour Pigment Powder diluted in water in Sunburst Lemon, Orange & Leaf Green. Kuretake Gansai Tambi Watercolor in Cadmium Yellow 43. Outlined in Black 0.3 nib Pentel Pointliner water and fade resistant ink.

Floral Blooms - #ACEO #MixedMedia #Brusho & #Kuretake #Watercolor & #Pentel #Fineliner #OrangeSun #ColourADay

#Art #Artisan #Floral #Bloom #BloomScrolling #Flower #Doodle #Pattern #MindfulArt #MeditativeArt #Zen #InstinctiveArt #IntuitiveArt #Artist #ArtTherapy #DailyArt #ArtSky #ArtYear

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Growth - 2.5 x 3.5 inches Artist Cards Editions & Originals (ACEO) botanical branch of leaves watercolour painting.


Leaves and branch coloured with Kuretake Gansai Tambi watercolour in Lime Green 59, Sap Green Deep 58 & Sap Green Light 51 and the word Growth in black UniPin Fineliner in the upper left corner.

Growth - 2.5 x 3.5 inches Artist Cards Editions & Originals (ACEO) botanical branch of leaves watercolour painting. Leaves and branch coloured with Kuretake Gansai Tambi watercolour in Lime Green 59, Sap Green Deep 58 & Sap Green Light 51 and the word Growth in black UniPin Fineliner in the upper left corner.

Growth - #ACEO #Botanical #Leaves #Kuretake #Watercolor #Painting #UniPin #Fineliner #GreenSat #ColourADay

#Art #Artisan #MindfulArt #MeditativeArt #Zen #ZenArt #InstinctiveArt #IntuitiveArt #Artist #ArtTherapy #DailyArt #ArtSky #ArtYear

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Primordial - 12.5 x 17.5 cm Abstract Kuretake Gansai Tambi Watercolors in Sap Green Deep (58), Lime Green (59) & Sap Green  Light (51) Impressionistic  Landscape Painting of green foliage on a graduated green background, outlined in JustArt Black Acrylic Marker.

Primordial - 12.5 x 17.5 cm Abstract Kuretake Gansai Tambi Watercolors in Sap Green Deep (58), Lime Green (59) & Sap Green Light (51) Impressionistic Landscape Painting of green foliage on a graduated green background, outlined in JustArt Black Acrylic Marker.

Primordial - #Abstract #Impressionist #Kuretake #Watercolor #Landscape #Painting #GreenSat #ColourADay

#Art #Artisan #AbstractArt #MindfulArt #MeditativeArt #Zen #ZenArt #InstinctiveArt #IntuitiveArt #Artist #ArtTherapy #DailyArt #ArtSky #ArtYear

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Art and photo by Katherine Gingrich on March 27, 2026.  All rights reserved.

The artwork sits on a small square piece of white watercolor paper. Three separate watercolor shapes float on the page like quiet islands. Each one is filled with soft washes of blue and gray, and each is decorated with intricate black ink patterns that feel meditative and precise.

Left shape: A long, vertical rectangle with rounded corners. Its watercolor wash is a cool, misty blue-gray. Over it, black ink forms a lace-like pattern — tiny repeating curves and dots that resemble henna or mandala motifs.

Bottom right shape: An oval, slightly tilted. Its color is a deeper slate blue. The ink pattern here is denser, with small scallops, loops, and petal-like forms radiating inward.

Top right shape: Another oval, similar in size to the bottom one but a softer gray-blue. Its ink decoration is more open and airy, with fine lines that curl like vines or delicate filigree.

Each shape feels like its own little world — distinct, but clearly part of the same family.

Above the paper lies a Mitsubishi Uni-ball pen, the kind used for very fine, controlled linework.

To the right are watercolor pans from Kuretake – Gansai Tambi granulating watercolors that look like earthy brown paint in the pans.  A red-handled paintbrush resting across the watercolor pans. The brush tip is stained, suggesting it was recently used.

The scene feels calm, focused, and intimate — like a quiet moment in the middle of an art ritual. The combination of soft watercolor and delicate ink gives the piece a sense of balance between fluidity and structure, intuition and precision.

Three inches by three inches.

Art and photo by Katherine Gingrich on March 27, 2026. All rights reserved. The artwork sits on a small square piece of white watercolor paper. Three separate watercolor shapes float on the page like quiet islands. Each one is filled with soft washes of blue and gray, and each is decorated with intricate black ink patterns that feel meditative and precise. Left shape: A long, vertical rectangle with rounded corners. Its watercolor wash is a cool, misty blue-gray. Over it, black ink forms a lace-like pattern — tiny repeating curves and dots that resemble henna or mandala motifs. Bottom right shape: An oval, slightly tilted. Its color is a deeper slate blue. The ink pattern here is denser, with small scallops, loops, and petal-like forms radiating inward. Top right shape: Another oval, similar in size to the bottom one but a softer gray-blue. Its ink decoration is more open and airy, with fine lines that curl like vines or delicate filigree. Each shape feels like its own little world — distinct, but clearly part of the same family. Above the paper lies a Mitsubishi Uni-ball pen, the kind used for very fine, controlled linework. To the right are watercolor pans from Kuretake – Gansai Tambi granulating watercolors that look like earthy brown paint in the pans. A red-handled paintbrush resting across the watercolor pans. The brush tip is stained, suggesting it was recently used. The scene feels calm, focused, and intimate — like a quiet moment in the middle of an art ritual. The combination of soft watercolor and delicate ink gives the piece a sense of balance between fluidity and structure, intuition and precision. Three inches by three inches.

The scroll work continues. It’s hard when your hand shakes.

Daily Doodle -- 03/27/2026.
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#gingrichsart #doodle #dailydoodle #ArtistsOnBluesky #watercolor #gansaitambi #kuretake #granulatingwatercolor #artist #art #uniball

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Sketch detail version of Domenico Corvi´s “Allegory of Painting", 1764

Sketch detail version of Domenico Corvi´s “Allegory of Painting", 1764

Sketch version of Domenico Corvi´s “Allegory of Painting", 1764

Sketch version of Domenico Corvi´s “Allegory of Painting", 1764

“Allegory of Painting"
Corvi (Domenico Corvi), 1764
The Walters Art Museum, Baltimore, USA
5 x 8.25 in (12,7 x 21,5 cm)
Ink markers and watercolor on plain 70 G/M² sketchbook paper
01/14/26
#pandemicmasters #kuretake #thewaltersartmuseum #corvi #domenicocorvi

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I messed up some of the lines, but I like them. :)

#watercolour #kuretake

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Tyson and I are both excited for this Portable Gansai Tambi watercolor Portable. I have always loved these watercolors and this set comes with a great bunch of bright colors. Excited to take my favorite paints with me.

#watercolor #kuretake #gansaitambi

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Art art art art.

#watercolor #watercolour #kuretake #painting #abstract #art

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A cool blue river with purple forest at the riverbank all under bright red skies.

A cool blue river with purple forest at the riverbank all under bright red skies.

Kuretake Gansai Tambi Watercolor
Goal: Play with colors from blue to red.

Wide river guarded by old forest, dusk in early summer

#watercolor #kuretake #art #craft #painting #paint #illustration #fall

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Nature Squared - 8 x 12 cm Abstract Watercolour painting of Cadmium Yellow 43, Cadmium Orange 33, and Cadmium Scarlet 31 squares in Kuretake Gansai Tambi Watercolours with metallic shimmer yellow gold and Rose gold botanical leaves, curlicules and dashed lines from the Liquid Sky Handmade watercolours from the Warm Metallics set on Cream handmade Indian Cotton Rag Paper.

Nature Squared - 8 x 12 cm Abstract Watercolour painting of Cadmium Yellow 43, Cadmium Orange 33, and Cadmium Scarlet 31 squares in Kuretake Gansai Tambi Watercolours with metallic shimmer yellow gold and Rose gold botanical leaves, curlicules and dashed lines from the Liquid Sky Handmade watercolours from the Warm Metallics set on Cream handmade Indian Cotton Rag Paper.

Nature Squared - #Abstract #Watercolour #Kuretake #Watercolor #MABWatercolours #YellowThu #ColourADay

#Art #Artisan #AbstractArt #Doodle #Geometric #Pattern #Zentangle #Painting #MindfulArt #MeditativeArt #Zen #ZenArt #InstinctiveArt #IntuitiveArt #Artist #ArtTherapy #DailyArt #ArtSky #ArtYear

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When my hand wants to draw but my brain doesn't want to think too hard, gnarled trees are one of my go-to subjects.

#ink #kuretake #brushpen #tree

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A5 Random Freeform Abstract Zentangle Pattern of swirls, curls, droplets and lines Watercolour Painting.

Created using leftover mixture of various yellows and oranges in Kuretake Gansai Tambi Watercolours from a previously used palette (using the 48 colour set) on A5 300 GSM watercolour paper.

A5 Random Freeform Abstract Zentangle Pattern of swirls, curls, droplets and lines Watercolour Painting. Created using leftover mixture of various yellows and oranges in Kuretake Gansai Tambi Watercolours from a previously used palette (using the 48 colour set) on A5 300 GSM watercolour paper.

Freeform #Abstract #Zentangle #Pattern #Kuretake #Watercolor #Painting #OrangeSun #ColourADay using leftover palette paint

#Art #Artisan #AbstractArt #Doodle #Watercolour #MindfulArt #MeditativeArt #Zen #ZenArt #InstinctiveArt #IntuitiveArt #Artist #ArtTherapy #DailyArt #ArtSky #ArtYear

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Sunflower 🌻 - A5 Abstract painting of half a sunflower in full bloom in yellows, oranges and light green. Created using Kuretake Gansai Tambi Watercolours in Cadmium Yellow 43, Cadmium Orange 33, Aureolin 42, Lemon Yellow 40, Yellow Ochre 44, Greenish Yellow 48, and Burnt Sienna 46 on A5 white 300 GSM watercolour paper.

Sunflower 🌻 - A5 Abstract painting of half a sunflower in full bloom in yellows, oranges and light green. Created using Kuretake Gansai Tambi Watercolours in Cadmium Yellow 43, Cadmium Orange 33, Aureolin 42, Lemon Yellow 40, Yellow Ochre 44, Greenish Yellow 48, and Burnt Sienna 46 on A5 white 300 GSM watercolour paper.

#Sunflower - #Abstract #Kuretake #Watercolor #Flower #Flora #YellowThu #ColourADay

#Art #Artisan #AbstractArt #Painting #MindfulArt #MeditativeArt #Zen #ZenArt #InstinctiveArt #IntuitiveArt #Artist #ArtTherapy #DailyArt #ArtSky #ArtYear

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Golden Bonding - A5 Abstract Yellow and Gold watercolour painting of two yellow hearts that are each broken in half and outlined in concentric metallic glitter gold rings

Materials Used 

Kuretake Gansai Tambi Watercolour in Cadmium Yellow 43 and Lemon Yellow 40

MAB Watercolours handmade metallic glitter shimmer watercolour in Gold Leaf (Metallic Glitter Bright Yellow Gold)

A5 300 GSM white watercolour paper

Golden Bonding - A5 Abstract Yellow and Gold watercolour painting of two yellow hearts that are each broken in half and outlined in concentric metallic glitter gold rings Materials Used Kuretake Gansai Tambi Watercolour in Cadmium Yellow 43 and Lemon Yellow 40 MAB Watercolours handmade metallic glitter shimmer watercolour in Gold Leaf (Metallic Glitter Bright Yellow Gold) A5 300 GSM white watercolour paper

Golden Bonding - #Abstract #Kuretake #Watercolor #MABWatercolours #YellowThu #ColourADay #ShowHeart #Heart

#Art #Artisan #AbstractArt #Painting #MindfulArt #MeditativeArt #Zen #ZenArt #InstinctiveArt #IntuitiveArt #Artist #ArtTherapy #DailyArt #ArtSky #ArtYear #Yellow #Gold

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#彩字記書写 340
#drillog
#kodachi
#Kuretake 孔雀緑
#tomoeriverpaper

お題、ありがとうございます!
(まだまだ遅れてる)

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Desenho em aquarela de bruxo em trajes tradicionais japoneses com um chapéu em forma de cogumelo, carregando cogumelos.

Desenho em aquarela de bruxo em trajes tradicionais japoneses com um chapéu em forma de cogumelo, carregando cogumelos.

algum dia eu ainda vou dominar totalmente essas aquarelas multicor da Kuretake

#BRart

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Salty goodness again. Doing the art is hard currently. I was sick awhile and now I'm just...sad at the world.

I'll keep doing the art tho. Even if it's mostly blobs and splashes of color...

That's all a lot of art is anyway.

#art #watercolor #watercolour #abstract #abstractart #kuretake

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Sketch detail version of Luca Cambiaso´s "Venus and Adonis", c. 1560-1565

Sketch detail version of Luca Cambiaso´s "Venus and Adonis", c. 1560-1565

Sketch version of Luca Cambiaso´s "Venus and Adonis", c. 1560-1565

Sketch version of Luca Cambiaso´s "Venus and Adonis", c. 1560-1565

“Venus and Adonis”
Cambiaso (Luca Cambiaso/Cambiasi/Cangiagio, Lucchetto da Genova), c. 1560-1565
Louvre, Paris, France
8.25 x 5 in (21,5 x 12,7 cm)
Ink markers, brush pen, and watercolor on 70 G/M² sketchbook paper
08/31/25
#pandemicmasters #kuretake #lucacambiaso #cambiaso #museedulouvre

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Day 45 of 365

The Wedding Singer:
Robbie Hart

Kuretake Zig brush pen / pencil

#TheArchangelo #archangelocrelencia #photonnmo #photon_nmo #dailysketch #sketchbook #minisketchbook #draweveryday #ded2026 #penandink #kuretake #valentinesday #adamsandler

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Day 44 of 365

Kuretake Zig brush pen

#TheArchangelo #archangelocrelencia #photonnmo #photon_nmo #dailysketch #sketchbook #minisketchbook #draweveryday #ded2026 #penandink #kuretake

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Watercolor stuff.

#art #abstract #abstractart #watercolor #watercolours #kuretake #texture

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