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The Watercolour Journey Continues…
Yesterday, it marked 7 years, 100 days since I started this wonderful journey.
Here is the image I sketched/painting yesterday, one from my imagination.
Materials:
- Pleinly 8×12 inch 300gsm 100% Cotton sketchbook
- Kuretake Gansai Tambi Japanese Watercolours
- Aquawash brushes
- Neef brush
- Uni Pin Pigment Liner 0.05mm
Till next time!
Written, sketched & painted by David Johnson.
10 May 2026
New Sketchbook Adventures!
Last weekend, I ordered a Pleinly 8″ x 12″ sketchbook via Amazon. I’ve been researching their Watercolour Easel package and am about to buy it. When you buy the Easel package you get the sketchbook below with it.
I have used it on my last three Watercolour Sketch a Day’s (below) and have to say that I am impressed with what I’ve seen so far. Every type of Watercolour paper handles differently and although I am still getting used it, I’m having a lot of fun. 🙂
A few things I’ve noticed are that it can take a lot of water, it feels different to touch and paint on than other cold press 300gsm 100% cotton papers/sketchbooks I’ve tried. Considering it has 52 pages and it is 300gsm, the sketchbook is quite light. I haven’t painted on the back of the page yet, but I am confident the paper will take it.
Later on, I will do another post and make some further comments. Can’t wait to do today’s sketch! 🙂
Till next time!
Written and sketched/painted by David Johnson
25 April 2026
Rebirth
Near & Far
I seem to do a lot seascapes. I live about 45 minutes to an hour from the nearest beach so I don’t get a lot of time to spend near the water. The painting below is another one from the imagination.
Like a lot of people, I guess I find the ocean/waves relaxing, even if I cannot get there, I love to recreate the feeling/sight at home.
- Baohong Aquarelle 100% Pure Cotton Rough Watercolour paper
- Kuretake Gansai Tambi Japanese Watercolour pans
- Sumikondo Japanese Ink Pigments
- Aquawash brushes
- Size 18 x 26cm (7 x 10 inches)
Till next time!
Written & Painted by David Johnson
8 February 2026
Riding The Wave
Going Outside One’s Comfort Zone! – Attempting Different Subjects
I’ve been wanting to explore this subject for some time. I’ve just recently joined the ‘Seascape Art’ group on Facebook and have been marvelling at the creations of artists much more experienced than I. The paintings on there are quite inspiring!
Materials used above are:
- A5 Aquarelle 100% Cotton Cold Press sketchbook purchased from Amazon
- Kuretake Gansai Tambi Japanese Watercolours
- Aquawash Brushes
- White Gel pen
- Colours used: Turquoise Green Deep; Indigo and White
Have to say that I am happy with my first attempt. Looking forward to doing this subject on higher quality paper.
Till next time!
Written & Painted by David Johnson
9 June 2025
Gentle Waves
Arrival
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 