Magic circus

A couple of weeks ago a Circus group came into town and set up camp. This does not happen very often anymore, so I got of my bike and made some pictures. 

I like the happy vibe the colours are giving and I'll probably use it in a painting.

The circus stayed for three days, entertaining lots of children, and then they moved on. A funny detail I saw: the employees were taking a break and were fishing in the nearby waterstream. Just be content with what there is and what you have...

 

Blue...s

Trying to find the right blue for my forget-me-nots... I used watercolour by Winsor and Newton but my blues were too dark, so I mixed and diluted with water until I found the right one. And so I spent an hour making handpainted cards to sell in my studio. 

I glue these mixing palettes in my sketchbook, they are a great reminder of the process.

Apple tree blossom: part 2

 Another post on the apple tree, I continued with the painting and it turned out like this:

I gave it more depth and worked on the background. I also highlighted the blossom with some white touches. But I looked for a different interpretation and started the next one of the same apple tree and it turned out totally different:

The purple background (because why not?) gives it a sort of magical glow. I think I am looking for my interpretation and what spikes my interest. The last one is more me I think. Let's see what comes next...