Post #3566723
2026-07-03 18:44 UTC
Today marks 3 weeks of learning how to paint with watercolours. :chickArtist: I’m noticing I like layering paint and inking over my work.
It’s a forgiving medium for someone with rheumatoid arthritis + bilateral carpal tunnel. My neck though? Yeah, it’s not too happy about this new hobby. 😆
But yeah - It’s been great for my mental health. Yay!
This painting is inspired by the Alberta Badlands. There are sweeping landscapes down there full of the world's best preserved dinosaur fossils. The landscape features gorgeous wind exposed erosion on the hills with layers of sediment ranging from yellows golds, to browns and reds.
I tried to reproduce those striations in this painting. :blobbear_heart:
Hope you enjoy!! #watercolor #art #painting #alberta
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@AmeliasBrain@mstdn.ca 2026-07-03 22:02
@britt@mstdn.games Sounds like it's definitely time to look at easel options for making this work a little eas-ier on your neck! Maybe you can find some 3D print models for little stands (like phone stands or picture frame stands) that can hold up a stiff board at various angles, try to find an option that works for your hands and your neck?