Watercolors by Celia Blanco

      Moka Express   17 × 11cm watercolor on paper available   My Italian moka coffee maker has been a nice challenge to work with.  I felt the need to paint something from life, I have been working too much from photographs lately. It has also been a great exercise to improve perspective skills, something else I am also striving for.   I first tried a value study in my sketchbook my work in progress, almost finished.  

"Moka Pot" 10x15cm watercolor on paper I am a tea drinker but a moka pot is a necessary item if you live in Italy and are married to an Italian. This one has seen quite a bit of use, I've been thinking about replacing it but it's still there because of its sentimental value. I painted this last night and was trying to get all the shadows and reflections on the pot. I'm happier with my darks and feel like I'm getting a better hold on the paint. Watercolor takes a while to dry so I've been using a hairdryer to generously speed up the process. See the other artists who are participating in Leslie Saeta's 30 Paintings in 30 Days challenge by clicking here