by Krista Hasson | Articles on Art, watercolor, Watercolor Demo
Pug Demo using 2 colors Step by Step in Watercolor This pug demo was a watercolor
by Krista Hasson | Articles on Art, watercolor
This watercolor study of lemons was fun to paint. There is something about fruit that I love painting even
by Krista Hasson | Articles on Art, watercolor, Watercolor Demo, Watercolor videos
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
by Krista Hasson | Articles on Art, watercolor
QOR vs. DaVinci First off I just want to say that I love Golden paints,
by Krista Hasson | Articles on Art, watercolor
Glazing is painting one color on top of another dry color to change the value or color. I wanted to
by Krista Hasson | Articles on Art, watercolor, Watercolor Demo
Below, I have included an exercise that you can do to help you get
by Krista Hasson | acrylic, Artwork, batik, block print, Oil, watercolor
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
by Krista Hasson | Art Show, Artwork, batik, watercolor
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...
by Krista Hasson | Art Show, batik, flowers, Landscape, watercolor
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...
by Krista Hasson | Artwork, Oil, watercolor
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...
by Krista Hasson | Artwork, batik, Landscape, watercolor
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”...
by Krista Hasson | Artwork, batik, Landscape, watercolor
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...
by Krista Hasson | batik, Landscape, watercolor
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...
by Krista Hasson | Artwork, batik, flowers, watercolor
“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...
by Krista Hasson | batik, watercolor
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...
by Krista Hasson | batik, watercolor
I was very honored to be informed that the NB FILM CO-OP had made me 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 beautiful...
by Krista Hasson | batik, flowers, watercolor
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...
by Krista Hasson | batik, flowers, watercolor
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...
by Krista Hasson | batik, flowers, watercolor
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...
by Krista Hasson | Art Show, batik, flowers, watercolor
Here are a couple more from my show that just opened at the Saint John Arts Centre on the 13th.
by Krista Hasson | Artwork, batik, watercolor
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...
by Krista Hasson | batik, flowers, Landscape, watercolor
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....
by Krista Hasson | batik, Landscape, watercolor
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...
by Krista Hasson | batik, flowers, watercolor
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...
by Krista Hasson | watercolor
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...
by Krista Hasson | batik, flowers, Landscape, watercolor
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...
by Krista Hasson | batik, flowers, Landscape, watercolor
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!
by Krista Hasson | flowers, watercolor, works in progress
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...
by Krista Hasson | batik, flowers, watercolor
“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...
by Krista Hasson | batik, Landscape, watercolor
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.
by Krista Hasson | batik, Landscape, watercolor
This is another one I recently finished, it is 18″x 18″. I really love the square format.
by Krista Hasson | batik, flowers, watercolor
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...
by Krista Hasson | batik, Landscape, watercolor
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.
by Krista Hasson | batik, Landscape, watercolor
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!
by Krista Hasson | batik, Landscape, watercolor
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...
by Krista Hasson | batik, Landscape, watercolor
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....
by Krista Hasson | batik, Landscape, watercolor
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 :...
by Krista Hasson | batik, Landscape, watercolor
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! lol
by Krista Hasson | batik, Landscape, watercolor
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!
by Krista Hasson | batik, Landscape, watercolor
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...
