Wanted: Your Opinions

I’m creating an in-depth series about watercolor and I need your help!

Paint + SketchLydia MakepeaceFebruary 4, 2018watercolorComment

Illustrating What Bipolar Depression Feels Like

It’s been a difficult week. I have a mental illness - bipolar disorder. This is an illustration of what bipolar depression feels like.

Lydia MakepeaceJanuary 26, 2018bipolar disorder, mental illness, depressionComment

Meet Moby! - My New Paint Tube Organizer

A whale of a tale (sorry, not sorry) about paint tube storage - the bane of many a painter’s existence.

Paint + SketchLydia MakepeaceJanuary 20, 2018paint tube organizer, pegboard organization, art studio storage, organization, studioComment

Palette Update - 1.11.18

I’m excited to get sketching with the newest additions and tweaks to my palette!

Paint + SketchLydia MakepeaceJanuary 15, 2018palette, watercolor, travel, urban sketching Comments

New Colors for the New Year

One last look at my 2017 palette and 6 new colors for the new year.

Paint + SketchLydia MakepeaceJanuary 12, 2018watercolor, palette, sketchbook, paintingComment

I’m in Love With a Planner: the Hobonichi Techo Planner

Starting the year off organized with the Hobonichi Techo - a delightful Japanese planner with a worldwide following.

ReviewsLydia MakepeaceJanuary 5, 2018hobonichi techo planner, organizationComment

Farewell 2017

In much the spirit of this year I’m surfacing just in time to say hello and farewell to 2017, a whirlwind year - literally. Allow me to explain. On September 10th I survived a direct hit from Hurricane Irma.

Lydia MakepeaceDecember 31, 2017Hurricane Irma, 2017 Highlights, Goals Comments

Fresh Art : Custom Watercolor Wedding Bouquet Portraits

Recent wedding bouquet portraits for thoughtful anniversary gifts!

Lydia MakepeaceJune 28, 2017bouquet painting, watercolor, original artworkComment

Fresh Art : Custom Watercolor House Portrait

Recently finished this charming custom house portrait for a couple’s first home!

Lydia MakepeaceJune 21, 2017house portrait, watercolor, original artworkComment

Daniel Smith Watercolor 238 Dot Color Chart

Daniel Smith Watercolor 238 Dot Color Charts are a great way to sample the entire Daniel Smith watercolor line! In this post I review dot cards and show you how to get the most out of your sampler.

Reviews, Paint + SketchLydia MakepeaceJune 17, 2017daniel smith, watercolor, dot card, paintingComment

Grief

Paint + SketchLydia MakepeaceFebruary 24, 2017watercolor, original artwork, illustration, statue of liberty, Lady Liberty Weeps, political art, immigration, Abolish Ice, Civil Rights Comments

My French Debut

Lydia MakepeaceJanuary 19, 2017mental health, healthcare, activismComment

Travel Watercolor Kit

My current travel watercolor kit. It’s best to travel light and you really only need a couple of basic supplies to get started. Warning: it’s addicting! Includes links to my favorite supplies.

The Beginner’s Guide to Watercolor Supplies

If you’ve ever yearned to give painting a try, watercolor is a great medium to start with. It’s relatively inexpensive and requires only a few supplies to begin.

Watercolor for Beginners - a down and dirty guide

I’ve been asked several times recently about how to get started with watercolor painting, and what supplies are needed, so I thought I’d put together the most basic watercolor kit probably ever assembled...

Watercolor for Beginners

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