Pug Demo Painted with Only 2 Colors in Watercolor
Pug Demo using 2 colors Step by Step in Watercolor This pug demo was a watercolor
Lemons Study in Watercolor Step by Step Demo
This watercolor study of lemons was fun to paint. There is something about fruit that I love painting even
Clematis Video a Demo in Watercolor
I have been working all week on the article (video) for you. The painting part was faster than the editing of the video. It took
QOR Watercolors vs. DaVinci, M. Graham and Winsor Newton Watercolors
QOR vs. DaVinci First off I just want to say that I love Golden paints,
Glazing with Watercolor a How-to Article and Video
Glazing is painting one color on top of another dry color to change the value or color. I wanted to
Negative Painting – An Exercise to Help Make it Positive
Below, I have included an exercise that you can do to help you get
My Painting Secrets Revealed
I am super excited about my new project. I’ll be writing a new series of articles on art techniques, inspiration, creativity and art demos. If this
Sunbury Shores Art Show – Re-cap of opening night
What a great opening night! The staff and volunteers at Sunbury Shores Art and Nature Centre are fantastic. I thought I would share some of the pictures from that night, I had such a great time. It was wonderful seeing such a big turn out and getting to speak with...Nature’s Essence by Krista Hasson Solo Show at Sunbury Arts and Nature Centre
My solo exhibit “Nature’s Essence” will be hung this upcoming Wednesday. You can see it at Sunbury Shores Art and Nature Centre in St. Andrews NB. I can’t believe how fast the time goes by. It has been a super crazy busy start to 2017, these...I love dogs! Oil and Watercolor Pug Paintings
This little pug is Ozzie – oil 8×10″. He was a Christmas commission that I did for a wonderful client, she had it painted for her husband. This is actually the third pug I have painted for her, the first two were her daughter’s dogs. I am such...Finished Watercolor on Rice Paper (batik) Paintings
These are the watercolors that I finished back before Christmas. I thought I would give you a break from my 30 paintings in 30 days lol. I am in the process of finishing up more and will post then as soon as I am done. Thanks for looking. “Country Sojourn”...Update on 7 Watercolors on Rice Paper (batik) Works in Progress WIP
I have been working away layering wax and paint and more wax and more paint …. I LOVE IT!! These paintings are starting to look like something other than just blobs of color. Hope you enjoy my update, don’t forget to leave a comment and tell me what you...Seven Watercolors on Rice Paper (Batik) Started WIP
So Excited! I started 7 new paintings today. I have one layer of paint and one layer of wax on. This is the second layer of paint pictured below. They are hanging to dry waiting for another layer of wax. These paintings are all treed landscapes, two of which have old...Last Gallery Hop until Spring – uptown Saint John Oct.16
“Meandering Field” 14 x 11″ “Clematis” 14 x 11″ Watercolor on rice paper Watercolor on rice paper by Krista Hasson $450.00 by Krista Hasson $450.00 This is upcoming Friday night Oct. 16 is...NB FILM CO-OP Artist of the Week – Krista Hasson
I was very honored to be informed that the NB FILM CO-OP had picked me as their artist of the week. This is the full article from their website. If you want to read it online please click this LINK. A great big thank you to the NB FILM CO-OP. I Hope everyone is having...New Floral and Landscape Spring Paintings by Krista Hasson Available at Trinity Galleries in Saint John NB
Here are all of my latest spring paintings that have bee dropped off to Trinity Galleries in Saint John NB. If you would like to view or purchase any of these paintings please contact the gallery. The post below with the still life can also be viewed and purchased at...My latest Mixed Media Paintings, inspired by the arrival of Spring!
I just finished 11 new paintings. They will be heading to Trinity Galleries tomorrow. Here are three still life that I was inspired to do with flowers that we will soon see in bloom here as spring gets underway. It has been a long hard winter this year. Here is hoping...Watercolor Redefined Krista Hasson
Here are a couple more from my show that just opened at the Saint John Arts Centre on the 13th.Watercolor Redefined by Krista Hasson Opening at the Saint John Arts Centre
I would like to extend an invitation to anyone who loves art and will be in the Saint John NB area on the 13th of September to join me at the opening for my show “Watercolor Redefined” I will have 27 paintings in this show. For those of you that can’t attend I will...New Gallery Representation in Saint John NB
I am pleased to announce that I am now being represented by the Trinity Galleries in my home town of Saint John New Brunswick. You can view and purchase the following artwork through the gallery....Spring Walk – Watercolor on Rice Paper by Krista Hasson
I love the color of the new leaves and the smell of spring. I can’t wait!!This is one of the paintings you saw in my earlier post when they were hanging to dry. It is 20 x 16”. I love the simplicity of this one. I hope everyone is having a wonderful and creative...My Bleeding Heart on Rice Paper – Watercolor Painting by Krista Hasson
Bleeding Hearts are one of my favorite spring flowers, they are so vibrant and delicate. The color is a lot brighter and bolder in real life. Not sure why some colors just don’t reproduce well on blogger. If anyone out there knows a way to over come this I would love...Win A Tin Of Chocolates with a picture of Krista Hasson’s painting “Sunflowers” on it.
I was thrilled earlier this year when Rogers Chocolates licensed the right to reproduce my painting “Sunflowers” for one of their Canadian Artists Series chocolate tins. I had bought a few as gifts for friends and family and I had one left. I decided...Rice Paper Paintings for my Solo Art Show in Moncton, NB by Krista Hasson
Hooper’s Garden Shed – 24 x 12″Watercolor on rice paper by Krista HassonIrises – 24 x 12″Watercolor on rice paper by Krista HassonThese two paintings are going in my solo show (along with 25 others) at the Capitol Theartre Art...Solo Show in Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada – Watercolor on Rice Paper by Krista Hasson
This is the web announcement I just finished for my upcoming solo show in Moncton, NB, Canada. I have been so busy getting ready for this. I will try to give you a peak at some of the paintings soon.Hope everyone is having an awesome weekend!Back to reality. White Peony finally finished !
White Peony – 16×20″by Krista HassonI have not painted realism since I began on my journey with rice paper. I started this a long time ago, it feels great to have it finished. I hope everyone is having a wonderful day! Thanks for stopping...Red Poppy Watercolor Painting on Rice Paper by Krista Hasson
“Poppy” 16×20″Watercolor on Rice Paper by Krista HassonThis is one of the latest paintings I have finished. It is 16×20 and done with watercolor on rice paper. I have been painting non stop lately it seems : ) I love it! It leaves...Hopewell Rocks NB – watercolor painting on rice paper
Hopewell Rocks II by Krista Hasson 12×24″This is another one I have completed recently, there are many more I just need to find more hours in the day lol.Solid Roots – Watercolor on Rice Paper Painting
This is another one I recently finished, it is 18″x 18″. I really love the square format.Daffodil Delight! Watercolor painting on rice paper
I have finished many new paintings lately, I have not had a lot of computer time as I am getting ready for many upcoming events. This watercolor on rice paper is 18 x 26″ . I find posting these on blogger really dulls the color down, I saturated this a bit more...Maritime View – Watercolor Boat Painting on Rice Paper
Maritime View 12×24″by Krista HassonHere is another one from the five, normally I would be finished these quicker but I have been busy doing lesson plans for my new students.In The Forest – Watercolor Painting on Rice Paper
This is another one from the five I removed the wax from the other day. It is 16×20 and again it is much more saturated in real life. I really like the bits of debris on the forest floor in this one. Thank you for looking have a great day!Spring Thaw – Birch Tree Painting Watercolor on Rice Paper
Spring Thaw 14×20″Watercolor on Rice Paper by Krista HassonHere is one of the paintings finished, still working on the other 4. I have been very busy, hoping to get them all finished up soon. This one is 14×20″. The painting is actually a little...Just Removed the Wax off of 5 more Watercolor Landscape Paintings
So this is what happens after I remove the wax, I attach them to a board so I can set them in my front room. I will look at these for a few days, figuring out what I want to change or touch up (or not) then I will adjust, and go through the process again....3rd Landscape on Rice Paper – Watercolor Painting
This is the last one of the 3 I just finished, it is 12×24″ and watercolor on rice paper. I can not believe how excited I get about these paintings. I don’t think I will ever be able to paint realism again lol. Oh and again I have no name :...2nd Landscape on Rice Paper – Watercolor Painting
This is the second of the three watercolor paintings I just finished. It is 16×20 and also done on rice paper. Again I am having a hard time naming these paintings. Maybe it is because I just named 30 for my show, I must be all named out. Help! lolLandscape on Rice Paper – Watercolor Painting
This is the first of three watercolors I have just finished. It is on rice paper and is 11×14″. I am having a hard time naming this, if anyone has any suggestions please feel free to share : ).Hope every one has a wonderful and creative day!A Closer Look – Tall Trees Watercolor on Rice Paper
This is one from my Show at the Imperial, it is on the announcement so I thought I would share a closer look. It is 12×20″. I have 30 paintings at my show, I will post some of them once the show is closed. Thank you for looking, now off to paint for...UNCONVENTIONAL WATERCOLOR show at the Imperial
My solo show was hung on the 19th of March and runs from the 20th of March until the 27th of May. There will be a reception on the 14th of April from 2pm to 4pm. The artist’s reception is a little later, but hey..better late than never. I look forward to...St. George Gorge on Rice Paper in Watercolor – For the RNS Artshow
St. George Gorge, Watercolor on Rice Paper 14×11″. This is going to a local sale and fundraiser at RNS. This is a beautiful spot in St. George NB. I got so many wonderful pictures that day. Hope everyone is having a fantastic day.
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