The best subject to draw or paint is one you find fascinating and beautiful. I use this Ball jar in my studio to hold water for my brushes, and I use it because I find it beautiful.
I wanted to practice painting its transparent, glassy, colorful form. I began with a light pencil sketch, and laid in wet-in-wet washes of a variety of blues: Prussian, Pthalo, and Cerulean.
I added in the cast shadow, and after the watercolor had dried, I added linework details with Faber Castell permanent black pens, and a Uniball white pen.
The final result was that I got to spend some time exploring watercolors and the way light passed through this gorgeous old jar. I was pleased with the painting, but mostly, I was grateful for the time I got to spend creating with no other purpose in mind.
I find this sort of project to be healing and restorative after a busy day at work. Peace resides in my art studio, and it feels grounding and like prayer to sit still and play with my art supplies.
I hope you spend some time playing with your art supplies soon!
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