I have been working on a new watercolor painting.
Through the class that I am taking, Linn is helping us to learn how to take notes about the details,
and to look for light and shadows.
I love the idea of working in Cepia tones.
Located in lovely Sandwich is this wonderful old museum. A Cedar Shake roof
and rusting hinges on the door and windows only add to it's New England charm.
I chose Hoxie House as my subject. It is situated on a tree lined driveway,
overlooking a beautiful pond.
Some preliminary sketches with my brush,
Then I edited it to bring out even more shadows.
I will keep you updated on my progress. I am taking this one slowly and really enjoying the process. 
Hoxie House in Sandwich, Massachusetts is the one of the oldest houses in the USA. This house dates back from the late 1600's and is furnished with objects from that time. The place has always fascinated me, and I can't help but wonder what memories this cottage holds. If you click HERE, you can see lovely panoramic views. If you are someone who loves American history, here is the timeline for this house, and the surrounding historical places.
The song for this post is Pilgrim.
It's Monday so it must be Mosaic Monday over at Mary's place.
Very nice, can't wait to see what you end up with.
Tete
Your painting looks incredible - and such a beautiful home to paint...thankyou so much for your kind words on my little blog - they made my day x
Karen dearest, again, I am reminded of my time in Mass. growing up. I was born and raised in Los Angeles, but I "grew up" in Massachusetts where my imagination started to kick in, seeing such beauty. This is going to be a wonderful project for you dearest, and a marvelous journey for us all to watch. Keep up! Anita
This is just beautiful! The house is from the late 1600's... and I thought I had my hands full renovating a 150 year old home!
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Ann
To study your post needs a little bit time to see your progresses. Very nice idea to mix your paintings with fotos of what you painted.
It's a beautiful process, each one is stunning. Looking forward to seeing the finished project, just beautiful so far!
Karen, this is wonderful. I'm enjoying the process, too! Happy you are enjoying your class.
Beautiful art...it's wonderful to see your inspiration and the steps you take! Happy Monday! ♥
Oh I really like what you are learning... Hoxie House is such a charming, old place. It must've been well-built and well- maintained to have lasted so long. Enjoy your project...it looks so November.
What a lovely house and I'm in love with your watercolour of it. The soft sepia tones are perfect.
How beautiful! I've always wanted to do watercolors, but just never had the time and was afraid I wouldn't be any good at it. Your work is just gorgeous!
I'm your newest follower.
Cindy
Loved seeing the creativity develop in your studies!!! You must have a great teacher ...
Have a wonderful week!!!
Wow I love the sepia tones, love this old house. I can't wait to see your finished painting. good luck, hugs.
Your artwork is wonderful. I love the window, the Hoxie House is a lovely place.
What a treasure trove of a post. I like to see how an artist looks at things to interpert through their brush and paints. You are very talented. What a wonderful way to learn. Thanks for sharing. ~ Sarah
Karen, amazing work as usual. I love your subject matter, too. These old places have so much character and charm, and Hoxie House is very wonderful. Years ago, I went to school with a boy by that surname.
Have you ever seen the Whipple House in Ipswich? It might be the oldest colonial home in America. I think that's what I read. We saw it on our trip up East. John Whipple is one of my NE ancestors. My goal is to some day get to Watertown and tour the old cemetery there. I'm interested in some early graves in it.
If only I had known half of what I know now when I toured New England!
XO,
Sheila :-)
Wonderful watercolors Karen! I like the vintage look of sepia. Happy MM!
I am seeing this after the finished product, catching up after class and waiting in the school library for my sweetie to get out of class! Do you paint over the sepia or is it just to work out your light and shadows before doing the real painting? The sepia version is beautiful too!
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