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44: Irises

by Elisa Choi Ang on May 17, 2013 with 22 Comments

“Irises” watercolor on paper After painting in acrylics for quite a few days, I forgot how watercolor should be treated. Today this versatile medium reminded me that freedom is its name. I let go knowing that I will be guided by my intuition– the child in me at play. Boy, was it fun! *** I need some advice from you– Have you tried selling paintings (acrylics or watercolor) in watercolor paper? If so do you spray fixative or sealants on … Read More

42: In the Moment

by Elisa Choi Ang on May 3, 2013 with 14 Comments

“In the Moment” pen and watercolor on sketchbook Getting back to the groove of life means to start somewhere. Anywhere. Anything. This week had been full of just that. I pour myself on art. I pour myself on being a beginner again. I learn and I had fun. It doesn’t have to be a chore. It doesn’t have to be perfect. When I say pour I use time wisely. No distractions of any kind. Just me and my art. I … Read More

Sunset Paradise

by Elisa Choi Ang on March 21, 2013 with 10 Comments

“Sunset Paradise” in watercolor, 140lb Saunders Waterford A friend of mine asked me to do a painting for her birthday. I feel honored to be part of her special occasion. I feel God’s affirmation on my dream through the people who supports my art. I started brainstorming on what to paint for Cleng. I always want to make a personal painting. I started browsing her photos at FB. There were a lot of seascapes. I know she loves the beach. … Read More

Painting Daily Day 29

by Elisa Choi Ang on March 14, 2013 with 1 Comment

“Parents” in watercolor 31 years of marriage. 31 years of love. Imperfect though they are, But their love for each other will last a lifetime. Thank you Lord God, For my parents. For their love for each other. For their love for us too. Thank you for Your love.

Painting Daily Day 26

by Elisa Choi Ang on March 11, 2013 with No Comments

But when I fix my eyes on all that You are Then every doubt I feel Deep in my heart Grows strangely dim All my worries fade And fall to the ground Cause when I seek Your face And don’t look around Any place I’m in Grows strangely dim

Painting Daily Day 25

by Elisa Choi Ang on March 8, 2013 with 20 Comments

Today I am gently reminded by God through letters from our sponsored child, Chen-Chen. She said that we must always be happy even if we have problems. Be happy not sad. Her birthday is coming up. This painting is my gift to her. She has just graduated from elementary and will be starting high school soon. We are so happy and excited for her new journey. Thankful to God that we can be a blessing to this child through our … Read More

Painting Daily Day 24

by Elisa Choi Ang on March 7, 2013 with No Comments

“Brushes and Watercolor Paints” in watercolor In my life as an Artist I have learned that there are two kinds of struggle. Happy struggle and sad struggle. Both struggles experience difficulty, suffering, hurt– all the bad stuffs. But the happy struggle chooses to turn all the bad stuffs into good stuffs. It turns it into a learning. A blessing. A point to start over. Refreshed. A chance to make it up on lost time. Meanwhile the sad struggle chooses to … Read More

Painting Daily Day 21

by Elisa Choi Ang on February 27, 2013 with 2 Comments

A quick painting of a lighthouse in watercolor. I am enjoying painting without a preliminary sketch. Painting brings much excitement in me. Particularly watercolor painting. Even though the learning never ends, The desire is there. Painting everyday is a habit I will never forgo.