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25.01.2022 Working on my online painting tutorial again this week, I'm mid way through the second toadstool cap, a subject thats all about working in rich colour, texture and layers in the watercolour medium. Delicious! Here I'm refining the last layers in my mid tones before shifting into my darks. For those asking, you can learn more about my online painting tutorials in the Classroom Tab of my website https://heidiwillis.com.au/classroom/

24.01.2022 And finally, a look at the progression of the third wren from drawing to completion

24.01.2022 A little look at the blossom studies side by side... I cant wait to see how this collection evolves in stage two of this project. I think its going to be great, especially when so many of you will be able to enjoy it :D Let me know if youre interested in the originals, and stay tuned for an extra wren study Ive decided to add to the series. Its in progress now too :) Thanks everyone!

24.01.2022 Working in watercolour I've returned to a 4th bluewren to complete this series. He's an extra illustration but he was just too beautiful to overlook. I love his side pose showing off those incredible colours, a magical bird indeed. Thanks @cadman1963 for the original inspiration on this study

23.01.2022 Blossom painting number 2 is complete, the final illustration in this series for my client, but I've enjoyed it so much I'm adding another wren to the mix now

23.01.2022 The progression of my splendid wren study from drawing to completion. Thanks again to Peter Caddy for helping me out with the reference for this painting

23.01.2022 With the stems and branch details in, my scarlet robin painting is starting to take shape nicely now, leaving me with some weathered leaves and the background to render. (15x15cm, watercolour, available)

22.01.2022 Such a little fuzzball! Such fun

22.01.2022 This week I've begun working on two branches of pink blossom flowers, welcoming in the spring. This is the first stage of the painting process. Ultimately they will accompany my wren illustrations from last week in a gorgeous range of homewares for my client... I'm loving this project of course

21.01.2022 Missing my graphite time... who else needs MORE days in the week :)

21.01.2022 A little revisit to my Himalayas field drawings today, thought id share a few graphite studies with you as I work on other things for a bit. The first is a Rhododendron, white, always with an adventure and a story to be told behind the drawing. So many beautiful memories are in these sketches :) Happy Monday everyone!

20.01.2022 The second in my fly agaric toadstool illustration series displays a gorgeous raging red and orange cap with its wonderful telltale white spots scattered across it's surface. It's a fantastic painting exercise, especially in watercolour and it will be available soon in my newest online painting course https://heidiwillis.com.au/classroom/

20.01.2022 Continuing with my first blossom illustration today, it's time to start detailing all the finer elements of this subject in to bring the entire branch together... hello tiny brushes!

20.01.2022 A little update on my Scarlet Robin and Hawthorn painting shows the weathered leaf details coming together. Its a fun play of colour, texture and time

17.01.2022 With the first blossom illustration complete Ive begun working on the second, a sweet pair set for many greater things :) (The originals are available once the project is complete, if youre interested just let me know)

17.01.2022 Putting the pollen and the final touches on my second blossom study today, a beautiful close to this series

17.01.2022 Bright red berries of the Hawthorn plant come next, a slow but beautiful process to paint. The completion of this element brings a new depth to the story of this painting, moving me another step closer to the finished piece (15x15cms, watercolour, available )

17.01.2022 Bringing the third toadstool to a close in my studio this morning, this time exploring the gorgeous underside of the toadstool, a beautiful wrap to a magical subject.

15.01.2022 The finished blue wren study in watercolour - the 4th in the latest wren collection Thanks @cadman1963 for the original inspiration on this splendid wren painting

10.01.2022 Some shots from the weekend bird workshop with Heidi Willis - sorry I missed a couple of photos, well done everyone!!! We have officially christened our Murwillumbah venue

10.01.2022 The first bough of spring blossom is complete. I adore this subject as much as I do the spring itself, I find myself losing track of time, falling so deeply into a story such as this

09.01.2022 Hi all! Last place for this weeks botanical watercolour event on the far north NSW border is up for grabs... Im packing now to start making my way north for the first time in a looong time as we speak and cant wait to see your faces again! Let Gillian from Artable Studio know if youd like to snatch this last (and only) place for 2020 (and 2021) to join us and Ill see you there!!

09.01.2022 Looking for a fun creative focus for a brilliant cause for amazing people? This might be just the thing for you to get behind... After last years interest with so many of you contributing to the exhibition, and the success of the event overall, I thought Id share the info with you again as it draws near :) You could even win a prize of $1,000! Wouldnt that be nice... be sure to go along to the opening night if you can too, it was the best night :D https://8x8toeducate.com.au/...enter/ '88 is an art competition with amazing prizes created by 15 year old Katura Halleday. Artists and creatives of all ages and skill levels donate an 88 sized artwork to a 7 day exhibition starting on 31st October 2020. All artwork is for sale for $30 during the exhibition. 100% of the proceeds go to providing an education to the children of Developing Nations'

05.01.2022 It has been a while since we could enjoy a masterclass, another of the massive changes 2020 has brought our way, but this week graces us with 2 workshops, the first teaching us how to illustrate small birds. Lots to learn!! It's so excellent to see familiar faces again and to spend time with you all here in Murwullumba with @artablestudios this week. It has also been a while since I posted here as ive been consumed in the beginnings of a huge new project. I am here though and thank you for your patience So here is the progress of our first painting with more to come. Thanks @cadman1963 for gracing me with the beautiful bird reference, what an adorable bird!

05.01.2022 A little pod sketch on the run through the wilds :D

05.01.2022 Graphite, field sketching, beautiful memories <3 Good morning all!

04.01.2022 The third wren comes to life

04.01.2022 The finished Scarlet Robin study Next ill move onto the red hawthorn berries for a whole new beautiful challenge. Thanks again to Peter Caddy for helping me out with the bird referencing (15x15cm, watercolour, available)

02.01.2022 What fun to wake up to the release of my new CHERRY BLOSSOM range of homewares with Ashdene... so sweet To celebrate the launch were offering my followers 20% off from 26.03 02.04 using discount code HEIDI20. This is valid for one use per customer. I hope this helps you enjoy a little more of my work in your worlds now, enjoy https://ashdene.com.au/collections/cherry-blossom

01.01.2022 And now we have the third wren underway

01.01.2022 Im excited to announce that Jacaranda Street is now open for business at www.jacarandastreet.com just in time for the coming flowering season. It has been a tough year, so its nice to see that there are still so many positive things emerging from it and that some fantastic new creative pursuits are alive and well. Kicking this beautiful new vision off with our first range, the team at Jac Street are offering a 20% discount on my Jacaranda Blooms print until the end of October to celebrate the launch... Just use the promotion code HEIDI to receive the reduction. Hopefully the Jacaranda flowers soon to blossom can give us all a cheer as we head towards Christmas