Lately, I’ve been spending time simply learning — and honestly, it has been such a refreshing experience.

These two small watercolor pieces came from practice sessions while taking Laura Horn’s online class, “Painted Horizons.” The focus has been on layering transparent washes to create depth, atmosphere, and soft horizon lines. Working slowly and building color step by step has taught me to trust the process a little more.

One of the paintings grew naturally from experimentation with layering effects. I allowed the watercolor to move freely, watching how each transparent wash changed the mood of the piece. Practice work like this feels freeing because there’s no pressure — just curiosity and exploration.

The second piece began with color inspiration from the Color Cube by Sarah Renae Clark. I challenged myself to match the palette using my own paints, which meant quite a bit of mixing and adjusting along the way. Using colors I wouldn’t normally combine pushed me outside my comfort zone, and in the end, I truly love how the warmth and glow came together.

What I’m discovering again is that practice isn’t separate from finished work — it is the work. Every experiment teaches something new, opens creative doors, and brings fresh energy into the studio.

Sometimes growth happens quietly, one small painting at a time.

Thank you so much for stopping by and sharing this creative journey with me. I hope you have a wonderful and inspiring day!

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