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Brusho Challenges Watercolour

Exploring Art Types & Styles

December 27, 2022December 26, 2022 Deborah Smart1 Comment

You may recall me mentioning that I’m in a FB group called Brusho Fun. It’s a great group for sharing and learning about using Brush Crystal Colours, which are a watercolour medium. Last year I started acting as an Admin.,…

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Did You Hear the Buzz?
New Product Tim Holtz Watercolour

Did You Hear The Buzz?

September 5, 2022September 4, 2022 Deborah Smart0 Comments

Did you hear the buzz? I swear, the maker world went crazy this weekend, when Tim Holtz released his latest – Distress Watercolor Pencils. It’s all anyone is talking about! Well, that’s not uncommon in the world of creating, as…

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Aqua Cold Press Brusho Legion Watercolour

Use It or Lose It!

March 21, 2022March 20, 2022 Deborah Smart1 Comment

Have you heard the saying ‘use it or lose it’, before? Basically, it means if you don’t keep using or practicing a skill, you’ll lose the ability that you have. Well, I’m here to tell you that it’s true!  I’ve…

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New Product Sale Watercolour

This and That

February 25, 2022 Deborah Smart0 Comments

Happy Friday! I’m still working on my trio of projects that I shared the other day (you can see that post HERE). So today I’m just sharing a bit of this and that, bits & bobs of what’s happening in…

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Loving Swans
#brushobuddies Aqua Cold Press Brusho Challenges Legion Watercolour

Loving Swans

February 16, 2022February 15, 2022 Deborah Smart1 Comment

I have another watercolour painting to share with you today! Each week, I select an inspiration photo for the Brusho Fun group on Facebook. It’s meant as a way to kick start the week, or any time, when you need…

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Aqua Cold Press Brusho Legion Watercolour

With A Little Help From My Friends

February 15, 2022 Deborah Smart1 Comment

The theme for this month in our Brusho Fun group is ‘support’. Which made me think of the Beatles’ song, With a Little Help from My Friends! My friends have definitely helped me get through the last couple of years,…

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Aqua Cold Press Brusho Legion Watercolour

This Is Not What I Intended

January 20, 2022January 19, 2022 Deborah Smart0 Comments

Let me just say, that this is not what I intended. When I set out to paint today, my idea was to do a line and wash. That is, to do a loose sketch in ink, and then add watercolour…

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Fox in the Snow
#brushobuddies Brusho Challenges Watercolour

Fox in the Snow

January 19, 2022January 18, 2022 Deborah Smart2 Comments

Welcome to Wednesday! I took yesterday off, as it was my first born son’s birthday. 27 years old – how did that happen? I guess it’s true – as  you get older, time seems to pass by quicker. Especially when…

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Aqua Cold Press Brusho Legion Watercolour

Togetherness for February

January 14, 2022January 13, 2022 Deborah Smart2 Comments

Hello again! I hope you don’t mind that I’m on a bit of a roll with my watercolour painting, right now. I have another one to share today, but don’t worry – I’ll be sharing a card with you on…

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Momma Cat
Aqua Cold Press Brusho Legion The Fine Art Café Watercolour

Momma Cat

January 12, 2022January 11, 2022 Deborah Smart0 Comments

Welcome to the middle of the week! I don’t know about you, but time, for me, seems to feel very weird these days. Each day seems to be passing slowly, yet then I think about where we are in the…

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