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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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 MoreOf all the subjects I love to paint in watercolours, my favourite is flowers. I started painting them in 2015 and one of the reasons I love to paint them is that it's easy for me to gather reference material.
Read MoreSomebody at Skillshare emailed me last year and they asked me if I'd like to consider filming some online classes for their platform. I gave it some thought and decided that I would give it a go.
Read MoreArtists create for different reasons. Some want to make people aware of an important issue such as animal conservation or a social issue such as body image.
Read MoreLast weekend Dom and I headed out of the city and made our way to Bowral in the beautiful Southern Highlands of NSW.
Read MoreI've been dreaming about vectors, textures and clip art lately. Histograms, layers and grunge brushes are all I can think about!
Read MoreThe sky is rumbling overhead as I write this. How I love a good storm. I'm uploading some of my paintings onto a file sharing site so that I can send them to my art agent in the US.
Read MoreI'm supposed to be painting but I thought I'd tell you how watercolour has captivated me. My life long love affair with drawing and painting has had so many twists and turns.
Read MoreWe all feel up and down at times. It’s part of life. As I am slightly melancholic I can be up and down several times a day. I can begin the morning close to tears and end the day feeling like a kid in a toy shop. I have mellowed with time and I have discovered ways I can manage my down times.
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