I want to take this moment to wish all my friends here Happy Holidays and may your New year be magical and blessed.
I have so appreciated every one of you and your generous and kind comments.
I know I have neglected some of you with comments this year, but I try to get to everyone.
I always appreciate seeing your photos and reading all that you write.
You enable me to go around the world.
I have learned so much from you all.
I love this Flickr Family, and deeply value you all as my friends.
May your hearts always be filled with love and joy.
Friday, December 24, 2010
MOM'S CROCHETED CHRISTMAS DECO'S
MOM'S CROCHETED CHRISTMAS DECO'S
My children and I lived close to my mother for over twenty years, and she spent every Holiday with us and Sundays and more.
Most Christmas's she would make a hand crocheted ornament for our tree. I have kept every one of them.
My mom was a whiz at most needlework. She was an excellent seamstress, but didn't have much time for that on the farm. She made all her own clothing and her two sisters clothes when she was a girl in the 1920's and 30's. She is 92 now.
She crocheted without a pattern! She could look at a piece and duplicate it without written instructions.
She would crochet these ''ornaments'' and then dip them in ''sugar water'' and dry them to make them stiff.
They have GRACED our trees for many years.
MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!
Uploaded by Louise001 on 24 Dec 10, 3.40PM EST.
My children and I lived close to my mother for over twenty years, and she spent every Holiday with us and Sundays and more.
Most Christmas's she would make a hand crocheted ornament for our tree. I have kept every one of them.
My mom was a whiz at most needlework. She was an excellent seamstress, but didn't have much time for that on the farm. She made all her own clothing and her two sisters clothes when she was a girl in the 1920's and 30's. She is 92 now.
She crocheted without a pattern! She could look at a piece and duplicate it without written instructions.
She would crochet these ''ornaments'' and then dip them in ''sugar water'' and dry them to make them stiff.
They have GRACED our trees for many years.
MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!
Uploaded by Louise001 on 24 Dec 10, 3.40PM EST.
Monday, December 20, 2010
DAISY GIFT PAINTING 9X12
DAISY GIFT PAINTING 9X12
WATERCOLOR, INK, ACRYLIC
I have a special friend who is an artist and teacher working in glass. I liked the card I painted earlier and decided to paint a larger painting of it.
Uploaded by Louise001 on 20 Dec 10, 4.32PM EST.
WATERCOLOR, INK, ACRYLIC
I have a special friend who is an artist and teacher working in glass. I liked the card I painted earlier and decided to paint a larger painting of it.
Uploaded by Louise001 on 20 Dec 10, 4.32PM EST.
Friday, December 17, 2010
VERY OLD APPLE TREE
VERY OLD APPLE TREE
It has been awhile since I added anything in my journals.
I was thinking about this old apple tree today, and also thought how it would look using Generals Sketch & Wash pencil.
I also used a touch of watercolor and ballpoint pen.
I realize SPRAY was available in those days for fruit and vegetables...we just didn't use it on our food.
I remember having to soak Broccoli & cauliflower in salt water to get the bugs out before cooking..
After I moved to the city...San Francisco, I was amazed that there were no bugs in the veges...:)
Uploaded by Louise001 on 17 Dec 10, 8.28PM EST.
It has been awhile since I added anything in my journals.
I was thinking about this old apple tree today, and also thought how it would look using Generals Sketch & Wash pencil.
I also used a touch of watercolor and ballpoint pen.
I realize SPRAY was available in those days for fruit and vegetables...we just didn't use it on our food.
I remember having to soak Broccoli & cauliflower in salt water to get the bugs out before cooking..
After I moved to the city...San Francisco, I was amazed that there were no bugs in the veges...:)
Uploaded by Louise001 on 17 Dec 10, 8.28PM EST.
Thursday, December 16, 2010
MAGNOLIA CARD
MAGNOLIA CARD
A Watercolor & Ink card for a neighbor.
Uploaded by Louise001 on 16 Dec 10, 1.15PM EST.
A Watercolor & Ink card for a neighbor.
Uploaded by Louise001 on 16 Dec 10, 1.15PM EST.
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
PAINTING AT GRAMMY'S HOUSE
PAINTING AT GRAMMY'S HOUSE
Lia loves to paint. I give her the supplies and she does it all herself now with no prompting. She very carefully dips the brush in between colors and dabs it on the tissue before painting. It is so cute to watch...:) Of course this is Grams talking...:)
She will be four years old on the 30th of this month..:)
Uploaded by Louise001 on 14 Dec 10, 1.12PM EST.
Lia loves to paint. I give her the supplies and she does it all herself now with no prompting. She very carefully dips the brush in between colors and dabs it on the tissue before painting. It is so cute to watch...:) Of course this is Grams talking...:)
She will be four years old on the 30th of this month..:)
Uploaded by Louise001 on 14 Dec 10, 1.12PM EST.
Monday, December 13, 2010
QUEEN ANNE'S LACE
QUEEN ANNE'S LACE
Lots of playing with this one...Watercolor & Ink...spattering, throwing, scraping, masque...all used on this.
Uploaded by Louise001 on 13 Dec 10, 6.58PM EST
Lots of playing with this one...Watercolor & Ink...spattering, throwing, scraping, masque...all used on this.
Uploaded by Louise001 on 13 Dec 10, 6.58PM EST
Sunday, December 05, 2010
PAINTS...WATERCOLOR?
SWISS CHARD
I remember as a little girl, watching my mom painting. She was very good at sketching and painting and when I was six or seven was taking a correspondence course from that ''Draw Me'' place. I was fascinated and in total admiration.
Then she stopped painting, put her paints away, and I never knew why, and over the years never got a clear answer to my question, " Why did you stop painting Mom?''
After she retired I suggested she take it up again many times, but she never seemed interested, which amazed me since she was so talented.
I kept encouraging her and sending her painting after painting of some I have done over the years.
Finally this year she told me she quit because she just didn't have time while raising three kids and it was about the time I was 6-7 that she started doing outside farm work instead of just housewifely duties.
My Mom is now 92 and this year told me she has tried a few sketches! I am thrilled and have made a collection of art supplies to send her for Christmas. She will have good art paper, pencils, paints , and even a Watercolor instructional book or two to get her going.
The last things I need are more art supplies, however I saw this pretty box of watercolors at Michaels and couldn't resist buying one for my Mom. However, after I got it home and took a close look I decided it may not be good quality paint so I went back and got another set for myself so I could try it out...:) :)...
I painted the Swiss Chard with this box of paints. SEE NEXT PHOTO.
I am not happy with the paints! They are thick and opaque. Not transparent at all. I will send them to Mom to get her started, but will follow up with better paints soon.
Of course, what could I expect for less than five dollars for a whole set!!! But they looked so pretty!!!!!
Uploaded by Louise001 on 5 Dec 10, 11.41AM EST.
I remember as a little girl, watching my mom painting. She was very good at sketching and painting and when I was six or seven was taking a correspondence course from that ''Draw Me'' place. I was fascinated and in total admiration.
Then she stopped painting, put her paints away, and I never knew why, and over the years never got a clear answer to my question, " Why did you stop painting Mom?''
After she retired I suggested she take it up again many times, but she never seemed interested, which amazed me since she was so talented.
I kept encouraging her and sending her painting after painting of some I have done over the years.
Finally this year she told me she quit because she just didn't have time while raising three kids and it was about the time I was 6-7 that she started doing outside farm work instead of just housewifely duties.
My Mom is now 92 and this year told me she has tried a few sketches! I am thrilled and have made a collection of art supplies to send her for Christmas. She will have good art paper, pencils, paints , and even a Watercolor instructional book or two to get her going.
The last things I need are more art supplies, however I saw this pretty box of watercolors at Michaels and couldn't resist buying one for my Mom. However, after I got it home and took a close look I decided it may not be good quality paint so I went back and got another set for myself so I could try it out...:) :)...
I painted the Swiss Chard with this box of paints. SEE NEXT PHOTO.
I am not happy with the paints! They are thick and opaque. Not transparent at all. I will send them to Mom to get her started, but will follow up with better paints soon.
Of course, what could I expect for less than five dollars for a whole set!!! But they looked so pretty!!!!!
Uploaded by Louise001 on 5 Dec 10, 11.41AM EST.
SWISS CHARD
SWISS CHARD
I remember as a little girl, watching my mom painting. She was very good at sketching and painting and when I was six or seven was taking a correspondence course from that ''Draw Me'' place. I was fascinated and in total admiration.
Then she stopped painting, put her paints away, and I never knew why, and over the years never got a clear answer to my question, " Why did you stop painting Mom?''
After she retired I suggested she take it up again many times, but she never seemed interested, which amazed me since she was so talented.
I kept encouraging her and sending her painting after painting of some I have done over the years.
Finally this year she told me she quit because she just didn't have time while raising three kids and it was about the time I was 6-7 that she started doing outside farm work instead of just housewifely duties.
My Mom is now 92 and this year told me she has tried a few sketches! I am thrilled and have made a collection of art supplies to send her for Christmas. She will have good art paper, pencils, paints , and even a Watercolor instructional book or two to get her going.
The last things I need are more art supplies, however I saw this pretty box of watercolors at Michaels and couldn't resist buying one for my Mom. However, after I got it home and took a close look I decided it may not be good quality paint so I went back and got another set for myself so I could try it out...:) :)...
I painted the Swiss Chard with this box of paints. SEE NEXT PHOTO.
I am not happy with the paints! They are thick and opaque. Not transparent at all. I will send them to Mom to get her started, but will follow up with better paints soon.
Of course, what could I expect for less than five dollars for a whole set!!! But they looked so pretty!!!!!
Uploaded by Louise001 on 5 Dec 10, 11.41AM EST.
I remember as a little girl, watching my mom painting. She was very good at sketching and painting and when I was six or seven was taking a correspondence course from that ''Draw Me'' place. I was fascinated and in total admiration.
Then she stopped painting, put her paints away, and I never knew why, and over the years never got a clear answer to my question, " Why did you stop painting Mom?''
After she retired I suggested she take it up again many times, but she never seemed interested, which amazed me since she was so talented.
I kept encouraging her and sending her painting after painting of some I have done over the years.
Finally this year she told me she quit because she just didn't have time while raising three kids and it was about the time I was 6-7 that she started doing outside farm work instead of just housewifely duties.
My Mom is now 92 and this year told me she has tried a few sketches! I am thrilled and have made a collection of art supplies to send her for Christmas. She will have good art paper, pencils, paints , and even a Watercolor instructional book or two to get her going.
The last things I need are more art supplies, however I saw this pretty box of watercolors at Michaels and couldn't resist buying one for my Mom. However, after I got it home and took a close look I decided it may not be good quality paint so I went back and got another set for myself so I could try it out...:) :)...
I painted the Swiss Chard with this box of paints. SEE NEXT PHOTO.
I am not happy with the paints! They are thick and opaque. Not transparent at all. I will send them to Mom to get her started, but will follow up with better paints soon.
Of course, what could I expect for less than five dollars for a whole set!!! But they looked so pretty!!!!!
Uploaded by Louise001 on 5 Dec 10, 11.41AM EST.
Saturday, December 04, 2010
Thursday, December 02, 2010
FUN WITH SNOW & GRASSES
FUN WITH SNOW & GRASSES
I may be having too much fun with all this snow & grass playing.
I have used many techniques in this one and it may be a little ''overkill'' but I will post anyway.
I have done wet in wet, spattering, throwing, scratching and scraping, drybrush, and painted crumpled tin foil and then stamped it on.
Watercolor, Ink, Gouache.
Uploaded by Louise001 on 2 Dec 10, 6.58AM EST.
I may be having too much fun with all this snow & grass playing.
I have used many techniques in this one and it may be a little ''overkill'' but I will post anyway.
I have done wet in wet, spattering, throwing, scratching and scraping, drybrush, and painted crumpled tin foil and then stamped it on.
Watercolor, Ink, Gouache.
Uploaded by Louise001 on 2 Dec 10, 6.58AM EST.
Wednesday, December 01, 2010
SNOW & GRASS
SNOW & GRASS
It has snowed all day, big Lake effect flakes. Swirling and whirling.
I loved standing in it in my field and watching how it lit on the grasses.
It is actually thrilling to see. I can't get enough of it today...but I know it will ''get old'' soon!...:)
This is watercolor, ink and gouache...:)
Uploaded by Louise001 on 1 Dec 10, 3.54PM EST.
It has snowed all day, big Lake effect flakes. Swirling and whirling.
I loved standing in it in my field and watching how it lit on the grasses.
It is actually thrilling to see. I can't get enough of it today...but I know it will ''get old'' soon!...:)
This is watercolor, ink and gouache...:)
Uploaded by Louise001 on 1 Dec 10, 3.54PM EST.
SNOW ON FIELD GRASSES
SNOW ON FIELD GRASSES
An attempt to capture snow on field grasses.
I awoke to a white world today. Our first sticking snow.
It is lake effect snow with big flakes and swirling beautifully.
I love standing in it and letting it come down on my face.
Watercolor, Ink & Gouache
Uploaded by Louise001 on 1 Dec 10, 9.43AM EST.
An attempt to capture snow on field grasses.
I awoke to a white world today. Our first sticking snow.
It is lake effect snow with big flakes and swirling beautifully.
I love standing in it and letting it come down on my face.
Watercolor, Ink & Gouache
Uploaded by Louise001 on 1 Dec 10, 9.43AM EST.
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