dripping paint – Kirsten Bailey: Art

Posted on October 11, 2020October 11, 2020 by Kirsten

Windrunner – an intuitive abstract watercolour

Lately I’ve been playing with an intuitive art style, where I just start out with shapes on the page and see where they take me. I don’t start with any kind of plan except perhaps some idea about the colours I’m going to use, and I just start painting. As I paint, the image evolves and changes.

While I was painting this one, I was listening to the the audiobook of Oathbringer by Brandon Sanderson, part of the Stormlight Archive series. (I’m trying to re-read all the books before the newest one comes out next month!) So, when I was trying to think of a title for this piece (something I always have trouble with), I decided to name it “windrunner”, inspired by my favourite sad bridgeman.

Windrunner - intuitive abstract watercolour painting in blue and green by Kirsten Bailey — Windrunner – intuitive abstract watercolour painting by Kirsten Bailey

You can purchase this original painting from my Etsy store, and get prints and other products like home decor, clothing and accessories from Redbubble.

Posted on October 10, 2020October 10, 2020 by Kirsten

Night Fire

You can purchase this original painting in my Etsy store, or purchase prints and products featuring this work in my Redbubble store.

Products from Redbubble featuring Night Fire painting by Kirsten Bailey — Products available from Redbubble

Posted on October 9, 2020January 8, 2022 by Kirsten

A Vibrant Garden

This piece was a bit of experiment. I’ve played before with intuitive art, and I really enjoy it – it is so relaxing. I love just putting the paint on the paper and seeing where it takes me. The biggest problem I have with this art style is knowing when to stop! I tend to get carried away adding more and more details.

Vibrant garden - bright intuitive watercolour painting by Kirsten Bailey — Vibrant garden – bright intuitive watercolour painting by Kirsten Bailey

To be honest I wasn’t sure what I thought of this piece when I first finished it, but it is growing on me (ha!).

I uploaded this to My Redbubble store and I love the way it looks on some of the products they offer, especially the home décor items. I’m tempted to get myself an apron!

~~You can purchase the original painting from my Etsy store~~, and get prints and other products like the ones below from Redbubble.

UPDATE: Original painting is now SOLD! You can still purchase prints, or contact me if you’d like to commission me to make a custom painting for you!

Posted on October 6, 2020January 8, 2022 by Kirsten

Rainbow on a purple sky

7 trees in rainbow colours on a purple starry sky background — Rainbow on a purple sky – Original watercolour painting by Kirsten Bailey

I love my swirly rainbow trees! In this version, I used a purple and magenta starry night sky as a background for the vibrant rainbow coloured trees.

~~You can purchase this original painting from my~~ ~~Etsy store~~, or purchase prints and products such as apparel, stationery and home decor from my Redbubble store.

UPDATE: The original painting is now SOLD! You can still purchase prints, or contact me if you’d like me to paint something similar for you.

Cushion and tote bag featuring "Rainbow on a purple sky" — Products available from my Redbubble store.

Floor pillow printed with "rainbow on a purple sky"

Posted on October 5, 2020 by Kirsten

Cascading – Original turquoise and yellow watercolour tree painting

Cascading - painting of turquoise and yellow trees in a whimsical style — Cascading – a garden of yellow and turquoise trees in watercolour by Kirsten Bailey

I really had fun creating this piece! I let the water and paint flow down the page, creating a background that grew organically, and then added my details later.

The original painting was sold via my Etsy store – You can purchase prints and products of this work via Redbubble.