Latest Tree (Or Bush)

As I mentioned before, I got a new application for my tablet, Acrylic Painting Ideas, by Cakdroid. It had an idea I decided to try, a tree, or bush, with leaves of various colors. That struck me as a way to experiment with acrylic colors. For once, I tried using a five and a half inch by eight and a half inch page from my Strathmore mixed media book, which was handy, rather than one of my usual canvas panels. I made a grassy bottom with various shades of green and black strokes, a black tree base with branches, then started my color experiments. The only thing that gave me any trouble was what background to use, behind the tree, above the grass? I tried several background colors, then put some blue on top of what I had already tried, which came out interesting

One more thing. 

Because I painted on paper, this piece isn't quite flat.

Unintended Watercolor Abstract

I got some new art applications for my tablet, Abstract Art Ideas, by Novtie Apps, and Acrylic Painting Ideas, by Cakdroid. I decided to try an idea from Abstract Ideas, for which I tried using my watercolor paints. I haven't used them in a while because I have trouble controlling them. They tend to run in ways I can't control. For this reason, I intend to take a class in watercolors at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, at the University of Delaware, starting in September.

As usual, they ran in this painting too and I didn't get what I intended, but, as it is, it isn't bad.

Mondrian July 5, 2019