Sharon Pitts demonstration

Sharon describes her feelings about watercolor painting:

"As a young art student I painted with watered down acrylic on canvas. I began to see that my true passion was with watercolor as I found the translucent color, and the mysterious flowing quality of the medium fascinating. The merging of color, the layers, the elusive qualities of watercolor are enticing. They draw me in. I partner with the watercolor, observing and incorporating the serendipitous, the surprises, the unexpected gifts. Often, I follow the natural motion and flow of the color and guide the process from behind rather than force outcomes and pre-conceived ideas.  The adventure of watercolor and the process are my teachers.  This attitude allows for a less literal work along with a delightful experience of discovery. I feel bonded to the process...watching, deciding, questioning, experimenting."

Here is an example of one of her "Flora and Fauna" paintings: