The Art of Lavina Marie: lavina verdolaga

Hi, everyone! I created a Facebook page for my art, so if you have the time, please do drop by and take a peek. I'll be posting updates there, including works-in-progress.

The official link to the page is: https://www.facebook.com/lavinamarieart

Thanks again, and hope to see you there! ♥

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I had a rare and random creative burst last night, and this experiment with Photoshop was the result. Because I had nothing to do, and because tea is awesome. Plus, I wanted to see if my tablet was still functional (the poor thing had been sitting in the dark for months), and it was, yay! What do you guys think? :)

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I had my doubts as to whether I could teach basic watercolor painting - major doubts; I was a nervous wreck during my preparations - but my watercolor workshop turned out even better than I had dared hope.

Clockwise from left: Lian, Alan, my Tita Gina, Patt, and Ray

Only five of the fifteen slots were filled, which actually made things a whole lot more fun and manageable. I was able to work with the participants coolly, if not comfortably; although I did feel like quite the noob the whole time, haha. They were all just so quiet, too quiet, in fact, that I thought I was virtually boring the creativity out of them. But I was incredibly happy to see them paint like seasoned wizards:

Patt working on her tones

Ray trying out the wet-on-wet technique

Their level of skill surprised me to no end, especially during the practical application of landscape and still life painting. But it's a wonderful - albeit unnerving - feeling, really, to see others apply the knowledge that you imparted to them.

I can see how teaching can be a fulfilling profession, but I really don't think I'm cut out for it. Still though, I'd love to conduct a workshop again, and I hope I can in the future. Thank you Times Trading Inc., for giving me this wonderful opportunity. ♥

Group picture! (Sorry for the yellowish hue)

Have a wonderful February ahead, everyone! :)

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Hello everyone! This may seem rather sudden, but I'll be conducting a basic watercolor workshop this month and next:

The workshop will facilitate the instruction and use of Derwent Inktense Blocks in basic watercolor painting. I'll be teaching participants to know and understand colors and tones, as well as to paint subjects hands-on using techniques and exercises that are fundamental for effective watercolor painting. It's gonna be fun! :D

There will be two batches for the workshop, one on January 26, the second on February 23 (both Saturdays). There are only 15 slots available for each batch, so if you wish to make a reservation, please do so now (deadline is January 18)! Materials and handouts will be provided. If you have any questions, please contact me here, or else inquire through the number and email provided in the poster. Thank you, and I hope to see you there! ♥

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The Carnation's Caper by Lavina Marie Verdolaga

The Carnation's Caper
Watercolor on paper
29.7 x 21.0 cm

This is one of my favorite paintings from the exhibit. I'm particularly proud of the way I painted the background; I was experimenting with gradients, and I thought a merging (interchanging?) effect would make a nice change from my usual background, i.e. emptiness haha. This is also the painting I placed on my calling card.

The card is quite simple compared to other artists' calling cards, but it's good enough I think. Funny thing, I designed and had my cards printed before I purchased a domain for this site, so the info on the card is rather outdated. It's okay though; I'm going to update the design sooner or later, once I'm out of cards.

On an unrelated note, it's almost Christmas, yay! I've always wanted to paint something for this specific season, but I never find the discipline to. :)) I should really change that attitude of mine, and force myself to get into the 'mood' to paint - and actually finish. I have tons of paintings pending right now, it's a tad irksome. :\ But do expect updates soon; a product review, in particular. It's gonna be - wait for it...

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Orchid Blooms
Watercolor and acrylic on paper
29.7 x 21.0 cm

I nearly gave up on this painting; firstly, I didn't know what to do with the background, and secondly, the paper was irritatingly difficult to work with - it absorbed water and paint too fast, creating ugly splotches here and there :\ Good thing I was able to salvage the painting with acrylic paint; acrylic paint seems to have a consistency that watercolor paint lacks. Or it might be just the case that I had/ have no idea how to work with watercolors. Either way, I'm not very proud of this painting, but I think it turned out okay. The colors are much lighter and softer in real life, though.

This is still for available for sale if anyone's interested. :)

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