Articles by: JohnM

3D sculpture of land at Jalama Beach, California painted in watercolor, equipped with motion sensor light on the left side pretending to be the setting sun.

Jalama Beach at Sunset

This post describes a 3D painting of Jalama Beach in California, featuring sandy beaches, rocky cliffs, and hills with a red and green hue. The artwork, enhanced by a motion sensor LED light, mimics natural shadows and is presented in a 36″ x 36″ x 6″ framed shadowbox.

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a close view of the watercolor painting illuminated by light at a low sun angle

Aerial Perspective Mountain Art with 3D Lighting | Watercolor Wildflowers

The post discusses the author’s passion for mountains and innovative approach to landscape art. They describe their unique method of depicting mountains from an aerial perspective using 3D plaster and watercolor. The artwork includes LED lighting to highlight shadows and terrain features. The piece is for sale, complete with frame and lights.

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gold framed "Poppies and Thistles", watercolor painting

Mastering Depth and Color in Watercolor: Poppies and Thistles Painting

Painting secondary colors with watercolor can be difficult due to blending issues that often result in a muddy appearance. The author’s piece, “Poppies and Thistles,” was especially challenging, requiring meticulous control over color and depth to avoid unwanted mixing. The process was more time-consuming than anticipated due to these difficulties.

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