Iāve been wanting to paint this image of my daughter for years⦠and I finally found the courage to just go for it. š¤
Iām so happy with how her expression turned out ā and I used techniques I have been trying to improve over the last year to create a loose background with simplicity and movement.
After months of pouring my energy into tutorials and YouTube, this was a much-needed personal project. A quiet reminder of why I fell in love with painting in the first place ā to hold onto the fleeting, tender moments that matter most.
#watercolorportrait #watercolorportraitpainting #portraitpainting #childportraitinwatercolor #watercolorchildportrait
I set this painting aside for many months but was finally able to find time to finish it today! This is my precious Luke.
QOR watercolors on birch board prepped with watercolor ground.
#watercolor #watercolorportrait #portraitpainting #portraitart #childportraits #paintingchildren #watercolorartist #qorwatercolors @qorwatercolors
š Hey there, new friends! I thought it was time for a little intro ā especially with so many of you joining me lately!
Iām Emilyāan artist, author, and full-time creative juggling paintbrushes and parenting. Iām a proud mom to two sweet kiddos, Ansley and Luke, and married to my handsome, deep-voiced hubby, whoās also my business partner and best friend. š
I started my YouTube channel, Emily Olson Art, back in 2019, where I share art tutorials, product reviews, and dive into all things watercolor with a wonderful community of fellow creatives.
Fun fact: my twin sister is oil painter @annarose_artist ā creativity definitely runs in the family!
When Iām not painting, you can find me sipping a morning latte, playing pickleball, lifting weights, walking my corgi, or listening to a good audiobook (probably while avoiding cooking or cleaning š ).
Oh ā and I recently became a Silver Brush brand ambassador! āØšļø
Thanks so much for being here ā say hi in the comments so I can get to know you too!
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How CUTE is this little Texas #possumkingdomlake miniature landscape in its frame?!
This one is available through my Emily Olson Art store!
#ACEO #miniatureart #availableart #watercolorpainting
Yesterday was the last day of my 30 day sky painting challenge! For the past month, I committed myself to learning more about skies and clouds through daily practice from life. Full immersion in a subject is the best method for rapid growth!
It was a wonderful journey, and I share all about it in my latest YouTube video!
#watercolorskies #watercolorclouds #watercolorskychallenge #watercolorfromlife #cloudpaintings
The Lincoln Gallery National Fine Art show is fantastic this year! How fun to attend the opening of the show with my model - my beautiful daughter! ā¤ļø
#fineartshow #watercolorartist #watercolorpainting #juriedartshow @lincoln.gallery
Fun with @cretacolor watercolor pencils today! The model is my gorgeous friend and fellow artist @lilycurleyart
#watercolorpencils #watercolorportrait #portraitpainting #watercolorpencilportrait
Easy 15 minute loose floral paintingācoming this month to the Daily Challenges in my Watercolor Mastery Membership! Using the #silverblackvelvet size 8 round brush.
#watercolor #watercolorflowers #watercolorpainting #paintingprocess watercolortutorial
Impromptu floral painting from life while enjoying conversation and coffee around the kitchen table at my parentsā house. 2.5x3.5ā watercolor using the Daniel Smith Essentials set, the #portablepaintermicro and #silverblackvelvetbrushes
@e_olson_art Itās here!! š My new book is officially out in the world, and I couldnāt be more thrilled with how it turned out.
You can grab your copy now on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or through the link in my bio!
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