Tag Archives: Watercolor

Thinking Differently

Some people call me strange, weird; I’m often told that I’m “unique”.  To me, that is a compliment; I don’t think that’s a bad thing. It’s better than being beige and boring. I’m thinking colorfully; I’m Thinking Differently. In the … Continue reading

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I Know That My Happiness is Coming (Word Art Remixed)

This piece was prompted by someone else’s story. I was there as she talked about the sadness and difficulties in her life for a few minutes. I felt for her and for myself, realizing that most people have points in … Continue reading

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A Big Thank-you… To you! (Word Art Remixed)

This is for all of the Subscribers, Followers, Likers, Sharers, and Casual Observers of http://www.RachelsWorkshop.com. You rock my socks!! You have had a huge role in keeping me motivated to continue to push and get better at being an artist. … Continue reading

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Sketch Diaries: #11 and #12 A rose…and another rose

A project of 60 Roses: The more roses I draw, the more I want to draw. Do you think I can do it? Top image is of #11 and #12 of 60 Roses in my sketch book, about 5.5″ x8.5″, … Continue reading

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Sketch Diaries: Pink Peonies

8″x10″ Watercolor, colored pencil sketch of pink peonies from Rachel Heu’s sketch diaries

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Sea Stars

Sea Stars at Seattle Waterfront Aquarium 8″x10″ crayola watercolor of Sea Stars at Seattle Waterfront Aquarium on illustration board. I used only crayola watercolor here…

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I’m still working…

“Every young person grows up with an overwhelming sense of possibility, and how life, in some ways, is just a series of incidents in which that possibility is enlarged or smacked out of you. How you adapt is your choice.” … Continue reading

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You-Will-Have-Good-Luck-Today Flowers

5″x7″ crayola watercolor, watercolor pencil on illustration board by Rachel Heu. (For more paintings like this one, click here. To read about my take on these watercolors paints, click here.)

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Double Lucky Bouquet

5″x7″ crayola watercolor on illustration board by Rachel Heu (lilies and gladiolas). To see more, Click Here. Also, to read about making art this way, Click Here.

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Lucky Time Bouquet

5″x7″ crayola watercolor, watercolor pencil on illustration board by Rachel Heu– another vehicle for color study.

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