Category Archives: art

Cleaning up for inktober

Posted on October 17, 2016 by REcreate-RebeccaEvansCreate

I thought I should join in with inktober and post a few of my ink paintings, I have to admit I found it a little messy after the first painting, so had a little clean up…lets just say the bleach … Continue reading →

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Graphite powder painting

Posted on October 12, 2016 by REcreate-RebeccaEvansCreate

For ages I have wanted to try out graphite powder, but the biggest problem is that it’s not cheap, and if I didn’t get on with it, it would  be a waste of money. Well I did some searching and … Continue reading →

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One man and his horse, watercolour of Billy

Posted on October 11, 2016 by REcreate-RebeccaEvansCreate

Today I can reveal the watercolour card of Billy, (I mentioned the other day). Billy is the cutest pony, with a kind heart, and is ridden by a gentleman called Nick at the yard where I keep my ponies. Today … Continue reading →

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Constructive weekend painting

Posted on October 9, 2016 by REcreate-RebeccaEvansCreate

I had a pretty good weekend, the weather was beautiful, I rode both days on the ponies, clipped the dog, and mowed the grass    ( it’s still growing well despite being in October).did the food shopping….then with all jobs … Continue reading →

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Two quick greeting cards

Posted on October 8, 2016 by REcreate-RebeccaEvansCreate

I decided to use the Saunders sample papers I was given as mini paintings mounted onto greeting cards, they are only 5×5″ and vary from 90lb to 300 lb, coldpress, hotpress and rough. I am so impressed that I will … Continue reading →

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Tester/samples Saunders watercolour paper

Posted on October 2, 2016 by REcreate-RebeccaEvansCreate

I had been given a sample pack of Saunders watercolour paper by my wonderful local art shop ( new forest stationary) the pack contained all samples of paper they manufacture for watercolour, from 90lb, to 300lb. Each is 5×5″. I … Continue reading →

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‘The lady in a turban’ watercolour

Posted on September 28, 2016 by REcreate-RebeccaEvansCreate

For Todays painting I knew exactly the sort of pose I was looking for ( unusual for me) having watched the film ‘ the girl with the pearl earring’ AGAIN!  I was on the hunt for a lady wearing a … Continue reading →

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My work space

Posted on September 27, 2016 by REcreate-RebeccaEvansCreate

I have often been inspired by others posting photos of their wonderful studio/ work spaces, beautiful and spacious, tidy with glorious views. I imagine myself in such a space, gazing out to the outdoors, a sanctuary for ones passion, hobby, … Continue reading →

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Inky I think!

Posted on September 25, 2016 by REcreate-RebeccaEvansCreate

This weekend I have been playing with inks, but for a change I have used water soluble, rather than the carbon water resistant ink, let’s just say, I got very inky fingers. It was a lot of fun, but quite … Continue reading →

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Daniel smith shadow violet….love love ❤️

Posted on September 20, 2016 by REcreate-RebeccaEvansCreate

I think this has to be one of my favourite tubes of paint, Daniel smith ‘ shadow violet’ it splits to so many colour, every time I use it I smile 😀😀😀😀. Here are two examples, the first is ‘ … Continue reading →

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