As I mentioned yesterday, I recently visited my parents and spent most of my time cleaning out the closet in my childhood bedroom. I can't believe the stuff I found. Among the more interesting items, some watercolor paintings.
First up, a matted painting of a hippo. I'm not sure when I painted this, but all the wrinkles in the paper mean it was obviously before I knew about watercolor paper. Which means it was probably late elementary or middle school. I'm not sure why it's matted. I must have displayed it somewhere.
First up, a matted painting of a hippo. I'm not sure when I painted this, but all the wrinkles in the paper mean it was obviously before I knew about watercolor paper. Which means it was probably late elementary or middle school. I'm not sure why it's matted. I must have displayed it somewhere.
When I was about 16 or so, I took an 8-week watercolor class through 4-H, my first (and only) painting instruction. I learned the basics, bought proper materials, and did a few paintings which are now hanging on my parents' walls. (Note to self to photograph those one of these days....)
Apparently, I stored unfinished paintings in my closet. I found this half-done picture, which looks really weird without any of the foreground.
Apparently, I stored unfinished paintings in my closet. I found this half-done picture, which looks really weird without any of the foreground.
Taped to the back was this image, torn from a cruise brochure. It's nice to know what I was aiming for when I started this!
I also found the start of an interesting United States piece. There are 2 pages, each with 25 boxes. The names of the states are at the top. Some of the states have a painted image below that. Others have a sketch. Others are blank.
Here's a close-up of Maine.
And California.
I'm guessing I made this in late high school. I have no idea why I did this. I wish I'd finished it, as it's kind of cool. When I asked my mom what I should do with these, she said to finish them. I might, but probably not. After a 22+ year break, it's hard to get back into a half-done project.
Next I think I'll show you some stuff from when I was really into miniatures. Stay tuned!
Seriously awesome you found all of these treasures!! LOVE it!!!
ReplyDeleteI think it is so cool that you found your d art!!!! Thanks for sharing it with us, Cindy!
ReplyDeleteHow cool to have found these treasures! You were artsy even back then!
ReplyDeleteI really like the hippo! I think he's really cute. What are your parents doing with your old room? I'm assuming that's why they're making you clean it out? LOL
ReplyDeleteMy mom dug a stuffed animal out of my closet to give to Trevor when we were there during a previous visit. I saw that there were some 'treasures' in there, so I planned to start a minor excavation during this recent visit. There's no rush to clean it out and they don't have any plans for the room- it's still mine for whenever we visit. :)
DeleteBut did you find the street scene I gave you? Because if so, I want a copy of it!
ReplyDeleteLots more treasures to unearth the next time I'm there! This was only the tip of the iceberg.
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