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An Emotional Connection – My 7th Watercolour Painting Sold!
Yesterday, my Wife Susan and I attended Red Point Artists Makers Market (formerly known as Red Point Artists Art & Craft on the Grass), at the Red Point precinct in Port Kembla, (south of Wollongong) on the New South Wales coast.
It was a little bit different yesterday though as we formed part of the Annual Port Kembla Festival which included street stalls and live music up and down Wentworth Street, the main street in Port Kembla.
One of the highlights of the day was that I sold my 7th Watercolour painting, “Distant Mountains”, which appears below.
Materials:
- Baohong The Master’s Choice Artist Watercolour paper, rough, 300gsm 18cm x 26cm.
- Sumikondo Japonesque Watercolours
- Kuretake Gansai Tambi Japanese Watercolours
- Aquawash brushes
The lady who purchased it said it reminded her of where she grew up. Interestingly, the image/composition came from my imagination.
We never will truly know who will be interested in our creations. Just keep painting, sketching, and be confident enough to display your Art. Someone, somewhere may just have an emotional connection to your Art.
Till next time!
Written & Painted by David Johnson
13 April 2025
Living Our Lives
Creativity Expressed
Red Point Artists – March 2025 – Painting #6 Sold!
Yesterday, Susan & I went to Red Point Artist’s Maker’s Market for the first time this year, having missed the first event of the year last month. It used to be called ‘Art & Craft on the Grass’ which, I still think, is a better name.
There were not as many stalls this time, and was wondering if the inclement weather was to blame?
Regardless of how many stalls are there we always have a relaxing time. Between chatting to the visiting public and sketching/painting, it is always fun. You just never know who you might meet or help to encourage on their artistic journey.
There is always an exhibition as well and live music. All adds up to a great time.
As a bonus, I sold an A5 Watercolour painting yesterday, the image below called “Beside the Lake.” So grateful!
All in all, another enjoyable day!
Till next time!
Written by David Johnson
9 March 2025
Things That Attract My Eye – Part 21
This posts images come from a variety of places:
- Local walks
- A Car Wash
- An Urban Sketcher’s Wollongong Sketch-meet at Port Kembla
- My backyard
- Sydney CBD
Some of the subjects I photograph may end being reference photos for sketches, watercolour, line and wash or oil paintings.
Even though I don’t photograph a lot with DSLR camera’s these days, I like to ‘keep my eye in’ with my phone camera. At some point, I will purchase a mid to high range compact camera that can fit in a suit pocket that I can carry anywhere.
Till next time!
Written & photographed by David Johnson
22 February 2025
Guiding Hand, Guiding Light
Opportunity Awaits!
Things That Attract My Eye – Part 20
This article’s images come from a number of different outings:
- Local walks
- A trip into the City to see Penn & Teller at the Sydney Opera House
- Our garden
Hope you enjoy them. Some are natural, a few are man-made. Beauty is all around us. If only we would take some time to practice awareness. This exercise can bring a bit of peace to your day. 🙂
Till next time!
Written & Photographed by
David Johnson
28 January 2025
Watercolour Sketch a Day – 6 Years Straight!
Yesterday, I achieved another milestone with my daily art practice a, ‘Watercolour Sketch a Day.
As of yesterday, I have completed a Watercolour sketch daily for the past 6 years.
It’s a journey I started to:
- Obtain consistent practice
- Learn new skills – sketching, drawing, painting
- Create an escape of sorts from the day
I have thoroughly enjoyed the journey and have already completed the ‘6 years Day 1 of a Watercolour Sketch a Day’, today, so the journey will continue.
This ‘year’ I intend to attempt some different subjects over time and aim to include people in some of the images.
I am looking forward to where this journey takes me next!
Written, Sketched and Painted by
David Johnson
27 January 2025
Communicating Creatively 