Welcome to Louise De Masi’s Journal, where you’ll find personal reflections, behind-the-scenes stories, and the inspirations that fuel her creative journey. Discover the life of a professional watercolour artist through candid posts that share the highs and lows of the artistic process.
Louise’s journal offers a glimpse into her daily routines, upcoming projects, and the experiences that shape her art. Perfect for art enthusiasts and fellow artists, these entries provide an intimate look at the passion and dedication behind each piece.
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Read More“Watercolor Wisdom offers a fresh and accessible way to learn botanical illustration through painting. It’s thoughtfully laid out, with plenty of room for hands-on practice and exploration… If you’re after a guided, project-based approach to painting flowers in watercolour, this is a lovely book to add to your collection.”
In June, our daughter celebrated her wedding, and she had a special request for me: to create a watercolour floral design for her invitations and menus. She envisioned a simple yet elegant bouquet of white roses accented with eucalyptus leaves for her special day. Excited by the challenge, I dove into my collection of reference photos, seeking the perfect white rose to bring her vision to life.
Read MoreA Visit to the Zoo. I am always looking for reference material to base my paintings on. I am very grateful when photographers from all around the world give me permission to use their photographs as reference. Although I am no photographer, I do use my own photographs as well.
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