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Hi, I’m Charlie O'Shields. Creator of Doodlewash® art blog featuring #watercolor around the world - Founder of #WorldWatercolorGroup & #WorldWatercolorMonth

 Kansas City, MO
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Sweet Bites - #doodlewashOctober2026 #WorldWatercolorGroup - doodlewash.com/sweet-bites/

Sweet Bites - Doodlewash®

For our prompt of “Cinnamon Roll” today, I made a sketch of one on a plate with a small dessert fork. My husband Philippe and I always use small forks … Continue reading "Sweet Bites"

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Pumpkin Season - #doodlewashOctober2026 #WorldWatercolorGroup - doodlewash.com/pumpkin-seaso…

Pumpkin Season - Doodlewash®

For our prompt of “Black Cat” today, I made a little sketch of one peeking out from behind some pumpkins. I’m so thrilled for the autumn season and always look … Continue reading "Pumpkin Season"

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A Colorful Mood - #doodlewashSeptember2026 #WorldWatercolorGroup - doodlewash.com/a-colorful-mo…

A Colorful Mood - Doodlewash®

For our prompt of “Koi Betta” today, I made a little sketch of one and painted it in a rainbow of colors. I was going to use just autumn colors, … Continue reading "A Colorful Mood"

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Happy Hopping! - #doodlewashSeptember2026 #WorldWatercolorGroup - doodlewash.com/happy-hopping…

Happy Hopping! - Doodlewash®

For our prompt of “Jerboa” today, I made a little sketch of one. I’ve sketched so many animals over the years, but this is only the second time I’ve ever … Continue reading "Happy Hopping!"

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Beyond The Stars - #doodlewashSeptember2026 #WorldWatercolorGroup - doodlewash.com/beyond-the-st…

Beyond The Stars - Doodlewash®

For our prompt of “Moon” today, I made a sketch of a red fox under a night sky. I love staring up into a sky full of stars. It’s particularly … Continue reading "Beyond The Stars"

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Old-Fashioned Memories - #doodlewashSeptember2026 #WorldWatercolorGroup - doodlewash.com/old-fashioned…

Old-Fashioned Memories - Doodlewash®

For our prompt of “Truck” today, I made a sketch of an old red farm truck. My own experiences on a farm were when I was younger and visiting my … Continue reading "Old-Fashioned Memories"

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Endlessly Fascinated - #doodlewashSeptember2026 #WorldWatercolorGroup - doodlewash.com/endlessly-fas…

Endlessly Fascinated - Doodlewash®

For our prompt of “Cat” today, I did a sketch of one staring at a butterfly. We’ve had lots of butterflies in our neighborhood this year, and this morning I … Continue reading "Endlessly Fascinated"

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Little Frog - #doodlewashAugust2026 #WorldWatercolorGroup - doodlewash.com/little-frog/

Little Frog - Doodlewash®

For our prompt of “Frog” today, I did a quick sketch of one relaxing. I’ve always liked sketching frogs as I think they’re rather cute in a sort of alien … Continue reading "Little Frog"

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Taking It Easy - #doodlewashAugust2026 #WorldWatercolorGroup - doodlewash.com/taking-it-eas…

Taking It Easy - Doodlewash®

For our prompt of “Blue Jay” today, I sketched one sitting on a tree branch. It’s been a busy month so far and so I’m hoping for a little break … Continue reading "Taking It Easy"

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Always Keep An Open Mind - #doodlewashAugust2026 #WorldWatercolorGroup - doodlewash.com/always-keep-a…

Always Keep An Open Mind - Doodlewash®

For our prompt of “Neon” today, I sketched a neon open sign. This was an interesting challenge as I realized I hadn’t sketched anything in neon previously before today. After … Continue reading...

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A Brush Of Color - #doodlewashAugust2026 #WorldWatercolorGroup - doodlewash.com/a-brush-of-co…

A Brush Of Color - Doodlewash®

For our prompt of “Brush” today, I sketched a painting brush with a splash of colorful watercolor. I still remember the feeling when I first discovered watercolor over a decade … Continue reading "A...

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A Stack Of Memories - #WorldWatercolorMonth #WorldWatercolorMonth2026 - doodlewash.com/a-stack-of-me…

A Stack Of Memories - Doodlewash®

For our final optional World Watercolor Month prompt of “Tower,” I sketched a towering stack of sketchbooks. Over the last decade, I’ve filled countless sketchbooks with my ink and watercolor …...

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Room To Bloom - #WorldWatercolorMonth #WorldWatercolorMonth2026 - doodlewash.com/room-to-bloom…

Room To Bloom - Doodlewash®

For our optional World Watercolor Month prompt of “Greenhouse,” I sketched a pot of flowers and a spade. I have to admit that I’ve never had a green thumb when … Continue reading "Room To Bloom"

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Never Neglect Your Dreams - #WorldWatercolorMonth #WorldWatercolorMonth2026 - doodlewash.com/never-neglect…

Never Neglect Your Dreams - Doodlewash®

For our optional World Watercolor Month prompt of “Neglected,” I sketched a sad little kitty cat who has been left all alone. While I could never walk away from a … Continue reading "Never Neglect...

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Splashing About - #WorldWatercolorMonth #WorldWatercolorMonth2026 - doodlewash.com/splashing-abo…

Splashing About - Doodlewash®

For our optional World Watercolor Month prompt of “Blend,” I sketched a smoothie exploding in a blender. Philippe and I like watching fail videos and it seems like exploding blenders … Continue...

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Wedding Cake - #WorldWatercolorMonth #WorldWatercolorMonth2026 - doodlewash.com/wedding-cake/

Wedding Cake - Doodlewash®

For our optional World Watercolor Month prompt of “Wedding,” I sketched a slice of wedding cake on a plate with a fork. This is actually my favorite type of cake, … Continue reading "Wedding Cake"

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Packing To Go - #WorldWatercolorMonth #WorldWatercolorMonth2026 - doodlewash.com/packing-to-go…

Packing To Go - Doodlewash®

For our optional World Watercolor Month prompt of “Travel,” I sketched a half-packed suitcase. I’m not a fan of packing for a trip and I usually leave it until the … Continue reading "Packing To Go"

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Somewhere In Between - #WorldWatercolorMonth #WorldWatercolorMonth2026 - doodlewash.com/somewhere-in-…

Somewhere In Between - Doodlewash®

For our optional World Watercolor Month prompt of “Halfway,” I sketched a little kitten climbing a bit of rope. It’s strikes me that I should have shuffled this prompt to … Continue reading "Somewh...

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Lovely Snacks - #WorldWatercolorMonth #WorldWatercolorMonth2026 - doodlewash.com/lovely-snacks…

Lovely Snacks - Doodlewash®

For our optional World Watercolor Month prompt of “Snack,” I made a quick sketch of a charcuterie board. It’s been fun this month as I’ve been going back to my … Continue reading "Lovely Snacks"

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Ink and Wash - #WorldWatercolorMonth #WorldWatercolorMonth2026 - doodlewash.com/ink-and-wash/

Ink And Wash - Doodlewash®

For our optional World Watercolor Month prompt of “Pointed,” I sketched one of my favorite arts supplies in the form of a fountain pen. I had briefly moved to fineliners … Continue reading "Ink And...

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