watercolor

yesterday i went to me'me's and she taught me how to paint. after going to france and visiting relatives, i felt inspired to learn the art. painting seems to run in the family. me'me' is a great painter (even though she won't admit it), her brother and his wife paint, my mom even paints! it got me thinking... well i like to crochet and make other stuff so why not paint?

this has given me the perfect opportunity to spend more time with my grandma. it's even more special because she is sharing with me something she loves to do. my grandma has been a widow for some time now, and painting is her therapy. she says it is the only thing she can do where she doesn't think about anything else! and she is right. when i sat down to paint my first watercolor i was completely focused on that and nothing else. even if my bushes and trees look like ridiculous blobs, it was fun to try something new. painting is like coloring for old people! and i used to spend hours coloring when i was little. i really think this is something i can enjoy.

when i got to me'me's she had all her paint supplies laid out with classical music playing in the background. it was so sweet to see! she explained to me the details of each brush, type of paper, paint colors, and watercolor techniques. i have a lot to learn! she explained how once you start to paint you look at the world around you differently. you begin to realize how many different shades of green there are, and how the light hits the trees. it's beautiful really. me'me' told me since i already know photography it will help in my painting. we'll see about that. i am terrible at drawing and my sense of composition seems to go out the window with a paintbrush.

i am excited to get my own supplies and start practicing. hopefully the next time i paint with me'me' she will be a little more impressed! someday i would like my own room for all my crafts, but for now i will make do with the small things.