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08/30/2026

The Flower Brush

I've heard and read about the filbert brush being called the flower brush.

I have even painted flowers with the filbert brush. And every time I do, I walk away feeling as if I just found out for the first time how wonderful this brush is when applied to flowers.

David is always saying that we have to push ourselves by doing things we don't like or want to do because that's how we grow and learn.

Indeed! I have been using the flat brush for so many paintings that using the filbert today was a learning experience but also a pleasure.

08/29/2026

Mixed Bouquet

Tonight I finally sat down to paint. I had no design idea in mind and I had to start the rose over but eventually I started to like what I was accomplishing on canvas.

As I step away from the canvas I see that I have painted a mixed bouqet. Looks like I put two bouquets together in this one. Very interesting 🤔

08/02/2026

Watercolor Roses

I had a moment to paint these roses yesterday.

I gave myself 20 minutes, took 30 minutes, and then walked away. Thought about painting in foliage and such, but sometimes I think the subject doesn't require such fillers.

What do you think?

07/28/2026

Rose Exercise 5

Tonight I had the will power to shut off the video about 7 minutes in and just fast forward to the end to see what David accomplished in less than 30 minutes.

Two hours later, I had accomplished something, too. 💪🏽😄🌹

I'm proud of what I have painted here tonight. I practiced turning blossoms, apply halftones, turning petals, negative painting and so much more.

My painted fingers are my evidence of my hands on experience. 🤗

07/28/2026

I enjoyed seeing last Sunday at his latest Paint Like Bob Ross class in Holly, MI.
As a class, we enjoyed a wonderful session of painting a patriotic Aurora Borealis scene.
I found working with oil paints a welcome break from my daily acrylic painting routine.
If you're interested in joining Ted at his next class in Holly, August 16th, here's a link to register: https://www.naturesbrushstudio.com/event/paint-like-bob-ross-in-holly-mi-at-the-raad-7/

See you there!!

07/21/2026

Rose Exercise 4

Tonight's rose taught me a lot. Most important of all was that I really need to study color theory so I can move faster on the pallet.

I watched the video but when I went to replay it, I found that I was more interested in learning which colors David was mixing.

I'm proud of this painting. Why? Because I wiped out the first try and gave it another try. The second time around I concentrated on my painting and where each petal would go. It was a brain exercise and I enjoyed it. A puzzle to work out on so many levels. Colors, position, perspective, shadows, highlights, etc. I was captivated the entire time and so patient and encouraging with myself. 💪🏽❤️🌹 I'll be back in the studio tomorrow 💖

07/20/2026

Rose Exercise 3
This evening I could see the rose. And that surprised me because I haven't painted a rose like this one before.
I used the size 10 brush and went to work building petals. What a fantastic feeling it was being able to see the petals before I painted them. It was something else, a feeling that I have only felt for a few seconds in previous sessions. Squinting my eyes, almost crossing them as if trying to look at magic images from the 90s. You know the ones, where if you stare at the picture long enough something pops out off the print. A car, a peace sign, or a rose.
Tonight's painting seemed like an easy painting, but I must admit that things seem easy when you are passionate about them. I'm passionate about practicing painting flowers, and at the moment, specifically roses in David's casual style. ❤️💪🏽🌹

07/18/2026

Rose Exercise 2

Intimidation stopped me in my tracks this morning. David took out a smaller brush, a size 6 instead of the usual size 10, and edged in the petals. I was literally sitting on the edge of my seat watching the video the first time.

It was thrilling to watch him paint but also intimidating. I didn't know if I could achieve a petal with such a small brush.

So I took a walk, ate a meal, and when I had nothing else to do, I sat down to paint. I played the video in short clips, trying to understand how he was working with the brush. Then I stopped watching the video and started painting a rose.

I think I learned not only how to edge in petals with a smaller brush, but that I like using this technique. This rose certainly is different, a bit like a cabbage rose with all those petals. I am ready to practice more ❤️💪🏽🌹

07/17/2026

Rose Exercise 1

Today was my first time painting in over a month. It was such a pleasure to sit down to paint. I watched David's video, restarted the video and put my brush to the canvas.

Around the thirtieth loop of one segment, I heard David explain that I would try to copy him and that was the wrong thing to do. He went on to say that what I should do is watch the video a couple of times, then turn my attention to my canvas and paint without watching him and trying to copy what he's doing.

A bomb went off in my head! I finally listened to David and stopped the video and turned my attention to my canvas.

I wiped away the rose I saw and started again.

Here's the results. Nothing outstanding, but everything that I wanted it to be and more.

It's funny how easy it is to try and take what one might think is the easier route: copy someone else's painting. But in reality, that's the hardest route to take. Paint what you want, paint from inspiration, learn where your weaknesses and strengths are and grow your skillz. ❤️🌹❤️

06/23/2026

Watercolor Roses
Art night! And another great reason to break out the watercolors.
This time I learned more from this painting the morning after. I had a relaxing time with friends and enjoyed painting these roses slowly.
I see now that David has not only influenced my brush but informed my designs. I truly appreciate all that I have learned from David and all that I have yet to learn. ❤️🎨💪🏽

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