Girl with Pearl & Cat! Demo Video-Terry Runyan Creative

Girl with Pearl & Cat! Demo Video

In this demo video I use the prompt #catonheadwednesday to create a parody portrait with cute cat in watercolor!  You can find the video here:

https://youtu.be/4bvqd0f8Ihk

Thanks Johannes Vermeer for your beautiful painting!Over 2 1/2 hours to 5 minutes! Thing on Thing is the prompt for the day at the Daily Creating Group. Come join us!https://www.facebook.com/groups/dailycreating

Profile Cat Hat demo video on YouTube-Terry Runyan Creative

Profile Cat Hat demo video on YouTube

https://youtu.be/-_SJiPr33yI

In this video I demonstrate using watercolor to create a cat on head watercolor portrait.

Thing on Thing is the prompt for the day at the Daily Creating Group. Come join us!
Black Cat Hair!-Terry Runyan Creative

Black Cat Hair!

Happy #catonheadwednesday & National Black Cat Day!
Cute black cat on head in watercolor.
Thing on Thing is the prompt for the day at the Daily Creating Group.
Come join us! Prompts are optional.
Black Cap!-Terry Runyan Creative

Black Cap!

Cute watercolor cat on head of ginger hair woman.
Happy #catonheadwednesday
Thing on Thing is the prompt for the day at the Daily Creating Group.
Come join us! Prompts are optional.
Sleepy Head Warmer!-Terry Runyan Creative

Sleepy Head Warmer!

Happy #catonheadwednesday!
Cute cat hat on head painting.
Thing on Thing is the prompt for the day at the Daily Creating Group.
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New Book Cover!-Terry Runyan Creative

New Book Cover!

I’m so excited to share the cover of my new book, Painting Happiness: Creativity with Watercolors. 

The book will on the shelves in April 2022 and can be pre-ordered now! 

https://www.quartoknows.com/books/9780711270565/Painting-Happiness.html

In this simple and vibrant guide we explore the art of watercolor through the lens of mindfulness, presenting activities and projects which you can paint along with as you allow your creative side to flourish.

This watercolor guide is easy and accessible for beginners or anyone who wants to delve into the basics of the art form, starting with simple techniques which you can follow along with, as well as presenting some fun projects ideas for painters to explore.

Some of the fun projects include: turning blobs into birds; creating wild hairstyles; and experimenting with different prompts to paint at least one thing a day. From technical skills and notes on materials to insight into the creative process, this book has everything you need to start exploring and experimenting with watercolor!

Alongside beautiful examples of the techniques and styles explored in the book, I also encourage readers to practice mindfulness as they paint, and explore the ways art can be used to help improve mental clarity. Exploring the idea of 'perfectly imperfect watercolors', emphasis is placed on self-expression and allowing yourself to play, make mistakes, learn and grow.

Amazon US: https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0711270562/creativepubco-20

Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/0711270562/creativepubco-20

Amazon Canada: https://www.amazon.ca/exec/obidos/ASIN/0711270562/creativepubco-20

Bookshop US: https://bookshop.org/books/Painting-Happiness/9780711270565

Bookshop UK: https://uk.bookshop.org/books/Painting-Happiness-Creativity-with-Watercolors/9780711270565

Booktopia (Australia): https://www.booktopia.com.au/painting-happiness-terry-runyan/book/9780711270565.html

With special thanks to:  @quartocreates @leapingharepress @quartobooksUK

 

Cerulean Cat Hat!-Terry Runyan Creative

Cerulean Cat Hat!

Happy #catonheadwednesday!
Watercolor painting of a cute cat, bird and portrait
#coloricombo challenge with Este Macleod
Cerulean and Strawberry colors are the prompt for today at the Daily Creating Group.
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Mushroom & Maroon!-Terry Runyan Creative

Mushroom & Maroon!

Cat on head watercolor & gouache painting plus India ink.
Carrot & Coffee colors are the prompt for today at the Daily Creating Group.
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Self Portrait!-Terry Runyan Creative

Self Portrait!

Pencil drawing self portrait in the sketchbook. Very sketchy!
I must admit that I brought this drawing into Photoshop to put the eyes in the correct place and reduce their size. I guess it looks a bit like me know.
I've never been great at capturing a likeness. I've been practicing in a cheap crappy paper sketchbook. I have plenty of opportunity to watch those inner critic voices pop up and see them go on their merry way.
Drawing in this sketchbook is a bit of a mindfulness 'practice' where I pay attention to the pencil or pen on the paper, notice thoughts coming and going and focus back on the drawing at hand.
Self Portrait is the prompt for today at the Daily Creating Group.
Come join us! Prompts are optional.https://www.facebook.com/groups/dailycreating
04 septembre, 2021 — Terry Runyan
Wednesday Hat 2!-Terry Runyan Creative

Wednesday Hat 2!

Watercolor black cat hat on woman.  Happy #catonheadwednesday!
I was going to call this 'Quick Cat Hat.' I'm in the middle of a big freelance job but took a bit of time to create for one of my favorite days!
Thing on Thing is the prompt for today at the Daily Creating Group.
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https://www.facebook.com/groups/dailycreating
Fat Tail Hat!-Terry Runyan Creative

Fat Tail Hat!

Cute cat hat on woman gouache painting with a bit of green Posca pen.
Thing on Thing is the prompt for today at the Daily Creating Group.
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Black Cat Cap!-Terry Runyan Creative

Black Cat Cap!

Cute black cat cap on gouache portrait!
Thing on Thing is the prompt for today at the Daily Creating Group.
Come join us! Prompts are optional.https://www.facebook.com/groups/dailycreating