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I am obsessed by color. I am a sucker for the drama of striking light. I keep being drawn to the lush fullness of fruit. I’m soothed by looking at flowers. I think food can be as beautiful as anything else. I want only the simplicity of watercolor – painting pure pigment on cotton paper. I love to make these paintings.

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For four years I faithfully wrote weekly journal entries for my blog.  Now and then I go back to what I’ve written and think that some of this huge body of  content could be given new life – but the impulse was to use my speaking voice this go-round.

Watercolor Conversations with Cara Brown is the result.  I am re-visiting some of these journal entries – sharing the stories, seeking, and inspiration in my written words – along with whatever else occurs to me to say at this point in time. 

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Broadway and its reference image – November 15, 2023

Broadway and its reference image – November 15, 2023

Here's another painting (top) and its photo inspiration. This one - named "Broadway" - 22"x30" I painted this year. It was chosen to be part of the California Watercolor Association's National Exhibition early next year.- 2024. This year it's an online show - everyone...

Paintings and the images they came from – November 14, 2023

Paintings and the images they came from – November 14, 2023

Hi everyone! I was updating my website with a couple of new paintings yesterday and realized it's been two YEARS since I've shared something here with you. I have been using my voice on a new-ish occasional podcast more than I have been writing journal entries. I had...

Bojangles – Our Baby Dog – December 2, 2021

Bojangles – Our Baby Dog – December 2, 2021

A month ago tomorrow we had to say goodbye to our beloved Bojangles. Though he was 11, he seemed to be doing just fine. He and I walked the 3 miles around Lake Bon Tempe the day before. Then the next day he collapsed, letting us know he was sicker than we knew and it...