Near the lark's nest, and in their natural hour
Have passed away; less happy than the one
That, by the unrolling ploughshare, died to prove
The tender charm of poetry and love.
- William Wordsworth
A daily practice of sketching and painting gives you a chance to exercise the big three P's - practice, practice, practice!
Watercolour on Ashrad 200gsm - 12" x 8"
I'm exploring doing some watercolours on textured back-grounds (this one from Boccacino), and find it gives some lovely soft effects. I first of all print out the back-ground on Watercolour paper and, once it's dry, paint over that.