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Lover of watercolor and gouache, all growing things, thunderstorms and Tolkien. - A Year at the Cottage - #KleineKunstKlasse Instagram.com/elle_feu -Germany-

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That’s funny! Love your work, btw! :)

01.10.2025 17:12 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I call it done. Like the contast between background with less detailed and highly detailed olives. Some mistakes are still visible but I try to leave it alone. #aquarell #gouache + #ColoredPencil on 24x32cm mould-made 300g/mΒ² paper.

#kleineKunstklasse #traditionalArt #painting #ArtistsOfBluesky

27.09.2025 12:44 πŸ‘ 30 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Gouache sketch, fly amanita mushrooms on dark forest floor

Gouache sketch, fly amanita mushrooms on dark forest floor

First sketch in my new sketchbook. I like starting out with something really simple to take the pressure off. Mushrooms are very forgiving models.

#kleinekunstklasse
#landscapeart

26.09.2025 17:22 πŸ‘ 42 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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A little sketch to test a new colored pencil

#squirrel #sketching #art #traditionalart #SciArt #wildlife #sketchbook #animallovers #wildanimals

29.04.2025 19:07 πŸ‘ 20 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
watercolor painting sheet featuring four distinct landscape scenes arranged in a grid - two on the top row and two on the bottom. Each scene is labeled with a number and a title, and they vary in mood, color, and natural setting.

Top Left – β€œ19 Reed” A sandy path winds through tall, golden reeds and grasses, leading toward a calm body of water. The scene is bathed in warm sunlight, evoking a peaceful, coastal or lakeside atmosphere. The colors are soft and earthy, with yellows, browns, and hints of blue.

Top Right – β€œ20 Dead End” A rocky trail ends abruptly at a cliff edge, where a single tree stands in full bloom. The sky is dramatic, painted in rich pinks and purples, suggesting either sunrise or sunset. The mood is contemplative, with a sense of isolation and beauty.

Bottom Left – β€œ21 Purple” A vibrant field of purple flowers stretches across the foreground, with a distant tree line under a bright blue sky. The colors are bold and saturated, emphasizing the lushness and vitality of the landscape. It feels like a warm spring or summer day.

Bottom Right – β€œ22 First Light” A rocky shoreline meets crashing waves as the sun rises over the horizon. The sky is filled with soft pastel tonesβ€”pinks, oranges, and light bluesβ€”capturing the gentle tranquility of early morning. The scene conveys freshness and renewal.

watercolor painting sheet featuring four distinct landscape scenes arranged in a grid - two on the top row and two on the bottom. Each scene is labeled with a number and a title, and they vary in mood, color, and natural setting. Top Left – β€œ19 Reed” A sandy path winds through tall, golden reeds and grasses, leading toward a calm body of water. The scene is bathed in warm sunlight, evoking a peaceful, coastal or lakeside atmosphere. The colors are soft and earthy, with yellows, browns, and hints of blue. Top Right – β€œ20 Dead End” A rocky trail ends abruptly at a cliff edge, where a single tree stands in full bloom. The sky is dramatic, painted in rich pinks and purples, suggesting either sunrise or sunset. The mood is contemplative, with a sense of isolation and beauty. Bottom Left – β€œ21 Purple” A vibrant field of purple flowers stretches across the foreground, with a distant tree line under a bright blue sky. The colors are bold and saturated, emphasizing the lushness and vitality of the landscape. It feels like a warm spring or summer day. Bottom Right – β€œ22 First Light” A rocky shoreline meets crashing waves as the sun rises over the horizon. The sky is filled with soft pastel tonesβ€”pinks, oranges, and light bluesβ€”capturing the gentle tranquility of early morning. The scene conveys freshness and renewal.

Square watercolor framed with a black line on a rectangular, portrait-oriented paper. A vivid cluster of red and orange chili peppers hangs against a bright blue background, with touches of green stems and leaves adding contrast. The glossy highlights emphasize their smooth, curved shapes. Number 108 is written in the bottom left corner.

Square watercolor framed with a black line on a rectangular, portrait-oriented paper. A vivid cluster of red and orange chili peppers hangs against a bright blue background, with touches of green stems and leaves adding contrast. The glossy highlights emphasize their smooth, curved shapes. Number 108 is written in the bottom left corner.

Square watercolor framed with a black line on a rectangular, portrait-oriented paper. A small lush island with bright green trees and large pale rocks sits in the middle of a calm, clear lake. The vivid reflections and detailed greenery evoke a peaceful summer atmosphere. Number 107 is written in the bottom left corner.

Square watercolor framed with a black line on a rectangular, portrait-oriented paper. A small lush island with bright green trees and large pale rocks sits in the middle of a calm, clear lake. The vivid reflections and detailed greenery evoke a peaceful summer atmosphere. Number 107 is written in the bottom left corner.

Square watercolor framed with a black line on a rectangular, portrait-oriented paper. A solitary tree with a thick canopy of green leaves and clusters of bright orange fruit stands on a sunlit coastal slope. Tall grasses and rocky patches surround its base, and in the background, the sea glistens in shades of blue under a pale sky. Number 103 is written in the bottom left corner.
Around the painting are a yellow and a white Posca marker, two watercolor pans, and a paint palette filled with various shades of blue.

Square watercolor framed with a black line on a rectangular, portrait-oriented paper. A solitary tree with a thick canopy of green leaves and clusters of bright orange fruit stands on a sunlit coastal slope. Tall grasses and rocky patches surround its base, and in the background, the sea glistens in shades of blue under a pale sky. Number 103 is written in the bottom left corner. Around the painting are a yellow and a white Posca marker, two watercolor pans, and a paint palette filled with various shades of blue.

πŸ€ #introduction UpdateπŸ€

I’m Jana, a part-time #watercolor and mixed-media artist from Germany 🎨 I love capturing nature in small, vibrant Polaroid-style #paintings. Each piece is handmade at my kitchen table.
I sell via DM or polaroidpaintingsde.etsy.com

#LandscapeArt #art #nature #artforsale

12.09.2025 13:28 πŸ‘ 126 πŸ” 16 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 2

So true! Iβ€˜m a sucker for texture, so anything that gives me more of it, I’ll use. :)

22.09.2025 19:58 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks, Jana! The one in the foreground is a mix of dry-brushing and Caran dβ€˜Ache neocolor 2 (dry). I just love using them for extra texture!

22.09.2025 19:50 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Watercolor sketch, landscape with a huge tree trunk in the foreground.

Watercolor sketch, landscape with a huge tree trunk in the foreground.

Welcome, autumn. πŸ‚

I very much enjoy painting tree bark. Something so satisfying about the textures and shapes!

#kleinekunstklasse
#landscapeart

22.09.2025 19:07 πŸ‘ 76 πŸ” 13 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Gouache butterfly on wooden coaster

Gouache butterfly on wooden coaster

Another cottage coaster. πŸ¦‹

#kleinekunstklasse

18.03.2024 19:30 πŸ‘ 28 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

πŸ’™πŸ©΅

17.03.2024 16:08 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Gouache painting of a poppy field on golden sunlight.

Gouache painting of a poppy field on golden sunlight.

When you’re trying to celebrate spring, but overshoot a tiny little bit…

#kleinekunstklasse

17.03.2024 16:07 πŸ‘ 40 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Das freut mich total! Und wünsch dir ganz viel Spaß. Ich kann mir ein Leben ohne Farben einfach gar nicht mehr vorstellen.

28.01.2024 12:29 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Wie lieb, danke! Und ich deine auch!

28.01.2024 07:32 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

So many possibilities, I like!

27.01.2024 12:24 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

This is your reminder that, at any time, you’re allowed to say: This isn’t (good) enough for me.
And walk away.

27.01.2024 12:02 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Vielen lieben Dank ❀️

27.01.2024 07:04 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

❀️

27.01.2024 07:04 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Danke dir, liebe Antje!

27.01.2024 06:56 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
53 StΓΌck Unvollendete Holzplatte zum Basteln, Runde Holzscheiben und Quadratischen Holzscheiben fΓΌ... 53 StΓΌck Unvollendete Holzplatte zum Basteln, Runde Holzscheiben und Quadratischen Holzscheiben fΓΌr Pyrografie, Malerei, hΓ€ngende Dekorationen : Amazon.de: KΓΌche, Haushalt & Wohnen

Danke dir! Die gibtβ€˜s zB hier: www.amazon.de/Thinkingwing...

26.01.2024 20:05 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Danke dir, und du auch!

26.01.2024 18:58 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

❀️

26.01.2024 18:50 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Creating an introductory insect collection/art piece for my friend.

All insects found dead. Will be adding a vintage book page for the background and a few more insects.

#SciArt #Insectcollection #entomology

26.01.2024 18:19 πŸ‘ 16 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
3 pinks flowers on a white background, gouache on wood.

3 pinks flowers on a white background, gouache on wood.

Ein neuer Cottage Coaster.
Grüße gehen raus an die ganze #kleinekunstklasse. Zum ersten Mal, seit Instagram kein Ort mehr für Kunst ist, dass ich wieder eine kleine Community finde und das ist einfach richtig schân. 🩷

26.01.2024 18:31 πŸ‘ 59 πŸ” 14 πŸ’¬ 6 πŸ“Œ 0

πŸ™πŸΌπŸ€

25.01.2024 05:10 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Magpie sitting in a tree.

Magpie sitting in a tree.

Magpie. (Gouache on wooden coaster)

#birbfest2024
#kleinekunstklasse

24.01.2024 19:35 πŸ‘ 38 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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Winter, Stream by Charles Warren Eaton 1885
Oil on Canvas

12.01.2024 16:23 πŸ‘ 23 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

🀍

11.01.2024 18:50 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Watercolor illustrations from Lord of the Rings. Gandalf visiting Bag End. Bilbo smoking pipe weed on a bench. Frodo reading in the woods.

Watercolor illustrations from Lord of the Rings. Gandalf visiting Bag End. Bilbo smoking pipe weed on a bench. Frodo reading in the woods.

A day in the Shire.

#art #kleinekunstklasse

11.01.2024 14:31 πŸ‘ 109 πŸ” 28 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0

Da steht er doch seit Covid eh schon. Dann kann er’s jetzt eigentlich auch vollends durchziehen. πŸ˜… (Geb dir aber komplett recht, diese Fixierung auf einen SΓΌndenbock wird immer schlimmer. Und oft ist es noch der falsche…)

11.01.2024 13:46 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0