Kaine
@gallivantrix.bsky.social
Teacher, Seeker, Traveler, & Adventurer at Large
I've been wearing old, refurbished, & thrifted Chucks for a loong time. Today I started decorating my first brand new pair in over 10 years! Teenage-me who wore only black may think it's too much color, but I like it.
August 6, 2025 at 4:14 AM
I've been wearing old, refurbished, & thrifted Chucks for a loong time. Today I started decorating my first brand new pair in over 10 years! Teenage-me who wore only black may think it's too much color, but I like it.
Ok, it's official, I like the "cut out" BG. It's not perfect, but it feels so much better than wandering aimlessly to the edge of the paper. Also, coral is kinda like flowers, lots of flexibility with light and color. Fish!
July 29, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Ok, it's official, I like the "cut out" BG. It's not perfect, but it feels so much better than wandering aimlessly to the edge of the paper. Also, coral is kinda like flowers, lots of flexibility with light and color. Fish!
Let's be real, I was pretty sure that this would be hard to watercolor when I picked out the photo, but the fish + fake monster skull still called to me. I hate it. But it was good texture practice and a valid sacrifice of coming back from a break, like the first pancake which is always a bit ...off
July 25, 2025 at 3:56 AM
Let's be real, I was pretty sure that this would be hard to watercolor when I picked out the photo, but the fish + fake monster skull still called to me. I hate it. But it was good texture practice and a valid sacrifice of coming back from a break, like the first pancake which is always a bit ...off
I finally got to try my background idea! I think I love it. It gives me the ability to use a color wash behind the main image, not still getting a crisp edge. yay!
July 9, 2025 at 3:56 AM
I finally got to try my background idea! I think I love it. It gives me the ability to use a color wash behind the main image, not still getting a crisp edge. yay!
I found a lone flower among my sketches and decided to finish it up. One more butterfly to go, then it's on to creatures!
I didn't love this one, I think I picked it out before I got better at choosing subjects suited to watercolor, but a good masking exercise.
I didn't love this one, I think I picked it out before I got better at choosing subjects suited to watercolor, but a good masking exercise.
July 4, 2025 at 6:50 AM
I found a lone flower among my sketches and decided to finish it up. One more butterfly to go, then it's on to creatures!
I didn't love this one, I think I picked it out before I got better at choosing subjects suited to watercolor, but a good masking exercise.
I didn't love this one, I think I picked it out before I got better at choosing subjects suited to watercolor, but a good masking exercise.
I ran off and did other things for a while, but I didn't quit!
July 3, 2025 at 4:45 AM
I ran off and did other things for a while, but I didn't quit!
I am starting to think that my attempts at creating background are just resulting in unhappiness. For this and the ladybug, I used masking fluid, and I still don't like the BG (I like the one on the ladybug only slightly better than this one). I have one more idea for a future attempt. Stay tuned.
June 18, 2025 at 8:24 PM
I am starting to think that my attempts at creating background are just resulting in unhappiness. For this and the ladybug, I used masking fluid, and I still don't like the BG (I like the one on the ladybug only slightly better than this one). I have one more idea for a future attempt. Stay tuned.
I love fuzzy bumblebees.
June 17, 2025 at 10:24 PM
I love fuzzy bumblebees.
New theme! Also I am working my way away from reproduction. I have definitely realized that trying to make watercolors means adapting shapes and lights for the medium.
June 15, 2025 at 6:42 AM
New theme! Also I am working my way away from reproduction. I have definitely realized that trying to make watercolors means adapting shapes and lights for the medium.
I enjoyed this one. I have tried to paint cherry blossoms before and the delicate translucent petals are *hard*. I have a long way to go, but this is a big improvement over my last attempt.
June 11, 2025 at 5:52 AM
I enjoyed this one. I have tried to paint cherry blossoms before and the delicate translucent petals are *hard*. I have a long way to go, but this is a big improvement over my last attempt.
I had a good day, did some work on my journal, swam with the kiddo, felt more confident going into this paint.
June 4, 2025 at 5:33 AM
I had a good day, did some work on my journal, swam with the kiddo, felt more confident going into this paint.
I like pale flowers on dark BG, but I think I needed to do this one with masking fluid... I tried to use the opportunity to play with gouache and ink. Learning experience 🤷♀️?
June 3, 2025 at 4:26 AM
I like pale flowers on dark BG, but I think I needed to do this one with masking fluid... I tried to use the opportunity to play with gouache and ink. Learning experience 🤷♀️?
Pushed this one over two days to let the layers really dry. I'm quite pleased.
May 30, 2025 at 6:07 AM
Pushed this one over two days to let the layers really dry. I'm quite pleased.
Ugh, not only am I frustrated by bureaucratic obstacles today, I'm unhappy with the art, and Bluesky will not display my photo correctly. I give up!
Anyway, reminders to not get attached to a certain way of doing or a certain outcome. Let go of as much as you safely can. Enjoy the rest as it comes.
Anyway, reminders to not get attached to a certain way of doing or a certain outcome. Let go of as much as you safely can. Enjoy the rest as it comes.
May 28, 2025 at 6:05 AM
Ugh, not only am I frustrated by bureaucratic obstacles today, I'm unhappy with the art, and Bluesky will not display my photo correctly. I give up!
Anyway, reminders to not get attached to a certain way of doing or a certain outcome. Let go of as much as you safely can. Enjoy the rest as it comes.
Anyway, reminders to not get attached to a certain way of doing or a certain outcome. Let go of as much as you safely can. Enjoy the rest as it comes.
As much as I love the look of the crenellations, they are a wild pain. Still, I feel good about the layers. Keep practicing!
May 25, 2025 at 2:14 AM
As much as I love the look of the crenellations, they are a wild pain. Still, I feel good about the layers. Keep practicing!
I was drawn to this rose because of the rather extreme color gradient from deep pink to off white. It was touch and go for a while, I'm still struggling with patience, let it dry between layers! Overall happy with the progress.
May 23, 2025 at 5:10 AM
I was drawn to this rose because of the rather extreme color gradient from deep pink to off white. It was touch and go for a while, I'm still struggling with patience, let it dry between layers! Overall happy with the progress.
Oooh water drops were a swing and a miss! This is the only one of 4 attempts I don't want to burn ❤️🔥. Gonna have to circle back to this after I get some masking fluid and gouache💧🎨😭
May 22, 2025 at 4:04 AM
Oooh water drops were a swing and a miss! This is the only one of 4 attempts I don't want to burn ❤️🔥. Gonna have to circle back to this after I get some masking fluid and gouache💧🎨😭
I'm getting used to the idea that unless one is going full photo-realism, that what looks good in the photo doesn't look good in paint and it's ok to change and adjust.
May 21, 2025 at 12:04 AM
I'm getting used to the idea that unless one is going full photo-realism, that what looks good in the photo doesn't look good in paint and it's ok to change and adjust.
Learning to love the "happy accidents". Struggling a bit with hiding the pencil (eraser isn't getting all of it) which changes color needs. Less copy and more "inspired by". I don't hate it.
May 17, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Learning to love the "happy accidents". Struggling a bit with hiding the pencil (eraser isn't getting all of it) which changes color needs. Less copy and more "inspired by". I don't hate it.
Skipped yesterday because I went to visit with friends, so here's flower #3
May 15, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Skipped yesterday because I went to visit with friends, so here's flower #3
Day two of watercolor practice.
May 13, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Day two of watercolor practice.
I'm practicing watercolor using my own photography. First attempt today!
May 12, 2025 at 12:01 AM
I'm practicing watercolor using my own photography. First attempt today!
The view from this kitchen never gets old. Bonus Bat-Squirrel.
April 12, 2025 at 6:10 AM
The view from this kitchen never gets old. Bonus Bat-Squirrel.