Make the Effort, Love the Effort

Ray of Sunshine by Alla Prisacar

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Alder with whitewash lichen

Little by little, slow and sure, I’ve been quietly practicing watercolors behind the scenes these past few months. The quiet outdoor study time has been so creatively healing for me in so many positive ways, I’m glad I took the time for myself. Now, at last, it feels as if I’m really close to a breakthrough in learning, and I know all the pieces will come together easily and far better than I ever imagined it ever would. And though I can tell I still have a little more ways to go before that happens, it somehow it feels as if I’m thriving already.

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Early spring is here, and it’s as beautiful as ever! Arcs of wild plum blossoms seem to float and cascade among the bright fresh greenery in my back yard. The earth smells wet and renewed after each passing rain shower, and nature everywhere feels alive with abundance and vibrancy. These are all aspects of this gorgeous season that I definitely want to capture more of in my art, nature scenes and watercolors alike.

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This little watercolor station survived winter flooding, spring flooding, gale winds, fallen trees–it was completely submerged beneath muddy silt and sticky river clay again and again these past stormy months. After so much digging and scraping and cleaning, the entire area is now sparkling, shining, and looking more beautiful than ever! Let’s make this a spectacular watercolor summer, and a super big RWBY nature scene year! 👏💖🎨🖌️🌿

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The fixed house

— John Assaraf

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