Oooh that is so pretty! How did he do that? were my thoughts after seeing the watercolor illustrations in the 1980s comic book series, Moonshadow, painted by Jon. J. Muth.

That began my quest to learn and master this elusive medium. 

When done well, watercolors feel fresh and energizing. They can be crisp or soft. Loud or quiet. Laughing or crying. Each pigment has its own personality and voice. The colors flow and layer to make images that cannot be reproduced exactly. 

As I lay down a puddle of color and dip and pull with my brush, I let go and trust it will turn into something engaging. With bold strokes of color, transparent washes and gritty texture I attempt to lure you into saying, how did she do that?

 

I was born and raised in southeastern New England and moved to Omaha, Nebraska courtesy of the US Air Force. Ebay in the 2000s was where I got my feet wet selling art trading cards and then I joined Etsy.  I finished my art degree and started freelancing as a children's illustrator which then led me to focus my energy on offering my art directly to the public. Little Splashes of Color was born in 2017 along with an Etsy shop rebrand.

Other places where my artwork can be purchased

Etsy

Spoonflower (fabric)


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