Shining Through

Spréach means sparkle, and also spirit. Spalp means to burst forth and seems to be used about sunshine. I think Spalp is probably more fitting for this piece. But it's a strange word to my ear. Maybe I should call it "Shining Through". That might work better? 

And I need to figure out how to take better photos. Photos in the mirror are a bit confusing. Plus this one is blurred. We still don't have much light in the sky these days, but at least you get an idea of the size. 

Loving the Fabriano Unica paper for these flowing watercolours.  And a mix of opaque and granulating watercolours. All inspired by the Beara landscape.

Calling Out

Need to think about this one. Too many colours? Shapes are not as well defined? Yet, there is something calling out to me in there. I need to put it up on the wall and think about it.

(Watercolour on Quarter sheet Fabriano Unica paper)

 

Caifirín

Caifirín - Head shawl, cap of mist. Another piece inspired by the good old Irish weather. I had gone up the hill, hoping for wonderful views as I got to the top, but a heavy mist arrived suddenly and there was nothing to see. Though the sound of gently falling rain was lovely.

This one is larger, half sheet, on cold press watercolour paper. I was interrupted at some point, and that was the best thing to happen. I stopped fussing with it and let the watercolour paint decide what it wanted to do