In my mind during the week leading up to this week’s mixed media painting, I thought dark green flowing into yellow. When it came to mixing the colours yesterday, I loved the green so much, I felt pink was needed.

I started the painting in portrait to encourage the colours to flow and mingle.

Last week’s stamped rings were achieved by applying watercolour to the rim of a drinking glass with a brush. This week I dipped the edge of a deeper rimmed glass into paint in a saucer, resulting in more strongly defined circles.

My husband commented the colours looked subdued. I explained they were step one.

With the picture turned around to landscape, I added green, pink, red, and black bubbles. This draws out the creative process and extends my enjoyment.

As it was a warm sunny Autumn day, I took a break yesterday so that we could spend a couple of hours in the spa.

Coming back to the painting this morning, there was very little to add.