Teabag Art

 Whenever I happen to sip tea from a teabag, I save the bag. It is emptied of the wet tea, washed of tea particles, and then dried. What a special way to have art paper and sip tea too.

My art table is small, but in the perfect location to watch the wild life outside my window.

There is a vintage book of wildflowers, dried leaves and seeds, and other inspiration nearby.

The first thing I do is a rough sketch of what I have in mind for the picture. Then I dab on watercolor. Watercolor on tea paper can be tricky. If it is too wet it spreads in places I might not want it to go. After the watercolors dry, which is rather quick I sketch with fine tipped felt pens to frame and bring some control to those wild watercolors. I finish with a black pen, dark green pen, or a soft pencil.

These days there usually are two or three in process on my table.

If the teabag stayed in the bag shape I love tucking a dried leaf or a small treasure inside.

Sometimes there is a bit of whimsy.

My favorite subjects are flowers, mushrooms, trees, and a touch of whimsy.

I love that I have picked up the paint brush and pens during this pandemic time.

I really hadn't done much art since art school, because after I graduated in 1985 I went to work and raised two children. 

Have you done anything new or different during this time?

 

Have a terrific weekend, dear friends!

Hoping you are finding time to play.