The Disappointing Blow Dryer

Illustration of Blow Dryer

When a book is put together, there sometimes tends to be a few mistakes and other things that are overlooked. One of those mistakes in Watercolor 365 was a mix up with one of my favorite illustrations. Instead of the above illustration of the blow dryer being put in, just the photo made an appearance. 

Did I mention that this was one of may favorite illustrations? I believe I have. So it was a disappointment to discover that it was not in the final book. These things happen though and maybe my blow dryer was just meant for big and better things in the future.

 My favorite part of the whole painting was the shadow. I tried to make it much more interesting than the shadow in the original photo. 

Here is the painted version:

And of course the photo that appears in the book:

Toothbrush

Toothbrush Illustration

This illustration appears in the third chapter of the book. Again, it is the combination of photo and painting.

Here is the painted version of the toothbrush:

And the photo:

Watercolor 365 now available

Those of you that followed Watercolor Weapons are in for a treat! My tips, techniques, and inspiration are now available in the a book. Watercolor 365, published by North Light Books, is a year's worth of how to get your watercolor mojo on. 

It has been a couple years to bring this about and an interesting, crazy journey but it is done! I appreciate the help of so many friends, family, and faithful followers on this journey.

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