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Episode 116: Lisa Spangler – Watercolour Wanderer

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Lisa is a watercolour artist with a passion for nature. She is on a mission to share the feelings of joy and wonder that she gets when painting outdoors. One way she does this is by connecting with the colours of the landscape and creating 'nature spots' in her journal.

Listen to hear more about:

  • The landscapes that have been important in Lisa’s life.

  • Making friends with plants and animals through nature journaling.

  • Why the plant sideoats is important to Lisa.

  • The challenges of painting in the desert.

  • How recovering from an injury was part of Lisa’s development as an artist.

  • The practice of creating ‘nature spots’ to connect with nature.

  • Colour mixing and working with triads.

  • Properties of different watercolour types and how to use these qualities to your advantage in your journal.

Find out more about Lisa on her website https://lisa.wumple.com. You can read all about the Nature Spot Challenge on Lisa’s blog. You can also find Lisa on Instagram @sideoats.

 
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