This portfolio shows my growth as a visual artist because it shows the very beginning of my watercolor experience, all the way through the end. It all started out with graded value scales and glazing studies to my self directed piece in the end. I had no idea what it took to be a watercolor artist but through each project I was able to improve my skills and know what to do and what not to do. I went from practicing with different values to painting palm trees and a brick wall. This class has taught me a lot about patience with art and pushing yourself in different areas to become more well rounded as an artist.