Monday, January 31, 2011

FLOWER HAZE


FLOWER HAZE
Originally uploaded by Louise001
FLOWER HAZE

This is a rescue....It was in my junk bin, and I thought I would try to save it...because I am too frugal/cheap to throw anything away....well, it is better than it was...:)
Acrylic and Watercolor

Uploaded by Louise001 on 31 Jan 11, 3.25PM EST.

COLD MORNING


COLD MORNING
Originally uploaded by Louise001
COLD MORNING

It is 10 degrees and the driveway is mostly black ice...and we are to get quite a bit of snow and continue to be cold...:( It is another stay at home day I think...:)

This is watercolor and acrylic.

Uploaded by Louise001 on 31 Jan 11, 8.22AM EST.

Sunday, January 30, 2011

OLD BUILDING


OLD BUILDING
Originally uploaded by Louise001
OLD BUILDING

Still experimenting with the Elegant Writer Pen.
I drew this with a Micron pen which is permanent, and then added touches of the Elegant Writer Pen.
Then I added the watercolor which exploded the lines of the Elegant Writer.

This is somewhat copied from Karlyn Holman's book....''Watercolor Without Boundaries"...I say somewhat because I never like to ''copy''...so I made it my own...somewhat!...:)

Uploaded by Louise001 on 30 Jan 11, 6.02PM EST.

MORNING LIGHT


MORNING LIGHT
Originally uploaded by Louise001
MORNING LIGHT

A very quick attempt trying to capture this mornings light....it even made the snow pinkish...:)
I had to be quick before it went away!

Uploaded by Louise001 on 30 Jan 11, 9.16AM EST.

Saturday, January 29, 2011

DREAM FOREST


DREAM FOREST
Originally uploaded by Louise001
DREAM FOREST

Last night I dreamed of a forest, so I got up this morning and painted it.
This started out with torn strips of masking tape laid out on the paper, and then I used Watercolor, and a tiny bit of acrylic at the end, but most of the white is from just leaving white spaces and also the white left when I took off the masking tape.
No pre drawing.

I was coming home through a heavy Lake effect (big flakes) snow storm at midnight last night after babysitting while my kids went to Opening Night of the Ballet...The drive home was very beautiful and I felt very safe being driven home by my son-in-law who is a Fireman. Beautiful forest lines the road home.
Maybe that's why I had the dream...:)

Uploaded by Louise001 on 29 Jan 11, 10.22AM EST.

Friday, January 28, 2011

ELEGANT WRITER DEMO II


ELEGANT WRITER DEMO II
Originally uploaded by Louise001
ELEGANT WRITER DEMO II

This is the same sketch as the next door one, with the ELEGANT WRITER PEN, AND WATERCOLOR ADDED. YOU CAN BARELY SEE THE ACTUAL PEN AT THE TOP OF THIS SKETCH.

The sketch was done in 30 minutes including adding watercolor and photography.

Additionally, once the pen lines have been wet the first time and dried, they do not continue to bleed when wet again.
Lots of options..:)
The fun is when the wet brush first touches the pen line, it explodes with pinks and blues...as I said, lots of options...depending upon how much water used, how gently you want to touch the pen line with the wet brush and etc etc...:)

And now I want a share of the company...:) :) Just kidding!...:)

Thanks to Doris for giving me this idea...it was fun!...:)

Uploaded by Louise001 on 28 Jan 11, 1.04PM EST.

ELEGANT WRITER DEMO


ELEGANT WRITER DEMO
Originally uploaded by Louise001
ELEGANT WRITER DEMO

This was done entirely with the ELEGANT WRITER PEN and then wet with water, in 10 minutes.

SKETCH WITH ADDED WATERCOLOR AND INFORMATION FOLLOWS THIS ONE.

Uploaded by Louise001 on 28 Jan 11, 1.04PM EST.

SUNRISE AT THE OLD COURTYARD

SUNRISE AT THE OLD COURTYARD

At one of my homes in California I had a courtyard that I loved. I had many lovely plants all around the edges and a tree in the center...and it was very private where I could take a morning cup out there and sit and enjoy. I loved having that special place.

This was done in watercolor and I used that wonderful Elegant Writer for the drawing.

Uploaded by Louise001 on 28 Jan 11, 10.58AM EST.

PACIFIC OCEAN SUN


PACIFIC OCEAN SUN
Originally uploaded by Louise001
PACIFIC OCEAN SUN

WATERCOLOR & acrylic...mostly watercolor...:)

I miss living on the California coast and especially the sunrises and sunsets.
Especially on these cold all white days, here in Michigan.
I have to keep painting warm things...:)

Uploaded by Louise001 on 28 Jan 11, 7.37AM EST.

Thursday, January 27, 2011

SUNFLOWER CHEER


SUNFLOWER CHEER
Originally uploaded by Louise001
SUNFLOWER CHEER

I liked this better before I put the white acrylic on it!...:(
But at least it is warm and cheery...better than the weather...:)

WATERCOLOR & ACRYLIC

Uploaded by Louise001 on 27 Jan 11, 7.31PM EST.

A VIEW OUT MY WINDOW TODAY

A VIEW OUT MY WINDOW TODAY

Now you can understand why I'm painting Spring & Summer scenes...:)

Uploaded by Louise001 on 27 Jan 11, 11.56AM EST.

MY ROOFLINE TODAY


MY ROOFLINE TODAY
Originally uploaded by Louise001
MY ROOFLINE TODAY

Now you can understand why I'm painting Spring & Summer scenes...:)

Uploaded by Louise001 on 27 Jan 11, 11.56AM EST.

HOT SUMMER DAY


HOT SUMMER DAY
Originally uploaded by Louise001
HOT SUMMER DAY

I was trying for summer here, but lets say END of Summer...since I have so much fall color in this. I like the ''feeling'' of it though...:)

Need this right now since it is snowing here in Michigan....AGAIN!!!!!...:)
Acrylic & Watercolor

Uploaded by Louise001 on 27 Jan 11, 10.55AM EST.

SPRING IS ALMOST HERE!!!


SPRING IS ALMOST HERE!!!
Originally uploaded by Louise001
SPRING IS ALMOST HERE!!!

Watercolor & Acrylic
After using this technique for Winter and autumn, I thought I would try a Spring and Summer.

This is to remind me of the orchards coming into bloom in California where I lived, soon, including Cherries, Apricots, Plums, Nectarines, Peaches, Almonds and Pears. I had these in my own orchard, along with Apples.
Unfortunately I can't paint the fragrance, or the buzzing of the bees...:)

Uploaded by Louise001 on 27 Jan 11, 10.17AM EST.

Tuesday, January 25, 2011

POPPYTIME


POPPYTIME
Originally uploaded by Louise001
POPPYTIME

This is Watercolor and Ink.

Uploaded by Louise001 on 25 Jan 11, 8.42PM EST.

APOLOGIES TO CEZANNE


APOLOGIES TO CEZANNE
Originally uploaded by Louise001
APOLOGIES TO CEZANNE

One can learn so much by copying the great Masters...
Of course I always have to add my own 2 cents...
Cezanne did this in oils...
I drew it with black acrylic...then added the watercolor.
I learned a lot about color in doing this...:)

Another quickie...waiting for the paint to dry took the most time...:)

Uploaded by Louise001 on 25 Jan 11, 2.41PM EST.

Monday, January 24, 2011

REMEMBERING AUTUMN


REMEMBERING AUTUMN
Originally uploaded by Louise001
REMEMBERING AUTUMN

I needed to warm things up a bit, so I did another experiment with fall colors...thinking of the trees at the end of my driveway this fall...:)
This again was done with Watercolor, Acrylic and Dr Ph Martin's Bleed Proof White.

Uploaded by Louise001 on 24 Jan 11, 7.32PM EST.

SNOWING AGAIN


SNOWING AGAIN
Originally uploaded by Louise001
SNOWING AGAIN

We are having snow again...but it is up to 12 degrees today already so not so cold as yesterday.

I saw something similar to this is Jean Carbonetti's book, "The Tao Of Watercolor'' and thought I would try it, but a little different.
The white outline is white acrylic applied with a ''gutta'' bottle.
Then I used a very wet technique for the Watercolor.
At the end I spattered with DR Martins Bleed Proof white.

Uploaded by Louise001 on 24 Jan 11, 7.59AM EST.

Sunday, January 23, 2011

THE DOOR


THE DOOR
Originally uploaded by Louise001
THE DOOR

A lot of playing today and experimenting.
This was drawn with the Elegant writer Pen again and watercolor added...I learned a lot with this and will do better soon...:) But I still liked it...for a 30 minute sketch!...:)

Uploaded by Louise001 on 23 Jan 11, 5.08PM EST.

SUNFLOWER DREAMS


SUNFLOWER DREAMS
Originally uploaded by Louise001
SUNFLOWER DREAMS

More playing around with Watercolor & Acrylics.
What a way to spend a zero degree day!
Yes, it is cold outside....:)

Uploaded by Louise001 on 23 Jan 11, 12.47PM EST.

SPRING DREAM


SPRING DREAM
Originally uploaded by Louise001
SPRING DREAM

It is zero degrees right now in my part of Michigan....so I had to cheer myself up...the sun is shining however!

This is done with Watercolor & White Acrylic.

Uploaded by Louise001 on 23 Jan 11, 10.34AM EST.

Saturday, January 22, 2011

GARLIC ABSTRACT EXPERIMENT

A REDO...
GARLIC ABSTRACT EXPERIMENT


It was too cold to go out today so I stayed home and played.
I really love the ELEGANT WRITER used with watercolor and will be trying to perfect this technique!
I have a long way to go but thought I would share anyway!
It really is interesting to work with...:)

Uploaded by Louise001 on 22 Jan 11, 7.42PM EST.

GARLIC EXPERIMENT ABSTRACT

GARLIC EXPERIMENT ABSTRACT

It was too cold to go out today so I stayed home and played.
I really love the ELEGANT WRITER used with watercolor and will be trying to perfect this technique!
I have a long way to go but thought I would share anyway!
It really is interesting to work with...:)

Uploaded by Louise001 on 22 Jan 11, 7.15PM EST.

COLD & SNOWY DAY


COLD & SNOWY DAY
Originally uploaded by Louise001
COLD & SNOWY DAY

It is a cold and snowy day out my window today. At 11 AM we have come up to 8 degrees and are supposed to make it to 18 today...took icicles off my car yesterday...:)

Uploaded by Louise001 on 22 Jan 11, 10.58AM EST.

Friday, January 21, 2011

SHELL CARD


SHELL CARD
Originally uploaded by Louise001
SHELL CARD

A SHELL BIRTHDAY CARD.
My friend went to Florida recently on vacation, and was thrilled with Sanibel Island where winter storms stir up the ocean and it brings thousands of shells up onto the beach.
He said you could not take a step without stepping on one.
We are both Shell lovers and love to gather them too...:)
His birthday is soon, and I think he will like this card.

Uploaded by Louise001 on 21 Jan 11, 11.44AM EST.

POPPY WITH A HUG


POPPY WITH A HUG
Originally uploaded by Louise001
POPPY WITH A HUG

Today is National Hugging Day!
Here is a Poppy with a Hug...(...... )...for everyone who reads this...:)
Give Hugs today...everyone needs one...:)

Watercolor & Ink

Uploaded by Louise001 on 21 Jan 11, 9.23AM EST.

Wednesday, January 19, 2011

My Granddaughter's backyard...a little corner of it from the deck...:)

My Granddaughter's backyard...a little corner of it from the deck...:)

I had the JOY of spending a day and a night with my granddaughter ...just us two..and Brandi the doggie....so much fun! We painted and played a lot of games and made up many songs we sang together. Did you know you can make a song out of anything? Even ""Raisins & Oatmeal""...That is our latest song...coming out soon ...:) :)
Dancing with a four year old will keep you young and happy too...:)

Uploaded by Louise001 on 19 Jan 11, 9.14AM EST

Monday, January 17, 2011

ECHEVERIA


ECHEVERIA
Originally uploaded by Louise001
ECHEVERIA

I love succulents!
This is Watercolor & Ink.

Uploaded by Louise001 on 17 Jan 11, 8.15PM EST.

DEER IN SNOW


DEER IN SNOW
Originally uploaded by Louise001
DEER IN SNOW

A quickie Birthday card!
I just found out that our apartment complex maintenance guy, Mike has a Birthday!
Watercolor & Ink
Wish I had more time for this one!...:)

Uploaded by Louise001 on 17 Jan 11, 9.47AM EST.

Sunday, January 16, 2011

AGAVE


AGAVE
Originally uploaded by Louise001
AGAVE

WATERCOLOR & INK

Uploaded by Louise001 on 16 Jan 11, 11.32PM EST.

Saturday, January 15, 2011

LONGING FOR SPRING


LONGING FOR SPRING
Originally uploaded by Louise001
LONGING FOR SPRING

WATERCOLOR & INK

This is another Birthday card for a neighbor.
We are both LONGING FOR SPRING...:)

Uploaded by Louise001 on 15 Jan 11, 11.04AM EST.

Friday, January 14, 2011

OLD HOUSE


OLD HOUSE
Originally uploaded by Louise001
OLD HOUSE

WATERCOLOR & INK

Just having fun playing with these old houses and colors...:)
Lots of snow again and more tonight...I need color...:)

Uploaded by Louise001 on 14 Jan 11, 7.10PM EST.

WINTER GARDEN


WINTER GARDEN
Originally uploaded by Louise001
WINTER GARDEN

BACK DOOR VIEW OF THE ''GARDEN''
I wont be gardening for awhile...the raised beds are filled with snow!...:)

My neighbor just told me he was down at the river(a block away) and there are a lot of ducks and geese and some ...woohoo!...SWANS there now.
He said a lot of the ducks are ''bottoms up'' feeding in the river....:) :)
Photo OP!...:)

Uploaded by Louise001 on 14 Jan 11, 9.53AM EST

Thursday, January 13, 2011

COURTYARD


COURTYARD
Originally uploaded by Louise001
COURTYARD

WATERCOLOR & INK

Quickie fun sketch!
I got the idea for this from a Karlyn Holman book...but this is nothing like hers.
I had so much fun playing with color here....:)

Uploaded by Louise001 on 13 Jan 11, 6.44PM EST.

Wednesday, January 12, 2011

KIDS & SLEDS IN SNOW OUT MY WINDOW

KIDS & SLEDS IN SNOW OUT MY WINDOW

Just another view out my window. The neighborhood small preschoolers on their little field trip to play in the snow.
This little hill is pristine and short, but just steep enough for a very quick ride down it....with squeals and laughter!.

Uploaded by Louise001 on 12 Jan 11, 11.57AM EST.

ICED IN!!!


ICED IN!!!
Originally uploaded by Louise001
ICED IN!!!

A quickie sketch ...this is how we look in Michigan near Grand Rapids today!
I am iced in...many accidents on the roads...I wont drive in this..more snow tonight...:)

Watercolor & Ink

Uploaded by Louise001 on 12 Jan 11, 8.24AM EST.

Tuesday, January 11, 2011

SNOW ON THISTLES


SNOW ON THISTLES
Originally uploaded by Louise001
SNOW ON THISTLES

WATERCOLOR & INK

Uploaded by Louise001 on 11 Jan 11, 9.06PM EST.

Monday, January 10, 2011

EARLY SPRING


EARLY SPRING
Originally uploaded by Louise001
EARLY SPRING

I'm still on California time...and we would be seeing Crocus peeping through the ground soon there. Here in Michigan it will be a couple of months from now by the looks of things before it arrives...:)
I needed something that SCREAMED SPRING!!

Uploaded by Louise001 on 10 Jan 11, 8.48PM EST.

FOUND POPPIES


FOUND POPPIES
Originally uploaded by Louise001
FOUND POPPIES

I am getting tired of all white snow everywhere, so I FOUND a field of Poppies.
I did most of the background with no predrawing and then FOUND the Poppies and painted them in. Then I added a bit more spattering and misting.
Watercolor & Ink

Uploaded by Louise001 on 10 Jan 11, 3.22PM EST.

QUEEN ANNE'S DREAM GARDEN


QUEEN ANNE'S DREAM GARDEN
Originally uploaded by Louise001
QUEEN ANNE'S DREAM GARDEN

WATERCOLOR & INK
Did i say I love Queen Anne's Lace?...:)

Uploaded by Louise001 on 10 Jan 11, 7.17AM EST.

Sunday, January 09, 2011

QUEEN ANNES LACE AGAIN


QUEEN ANNES LACE AGAIN
Originally uploaded by Louise001
QUEEN ANNES LACE AGAIN

WATERCOLOR & INK

Uploaded by Louise001 on 9 Jan 11, 7.23PM EST.

EXPLOSION


EXPLOSION
Originally uploaded by Louise001
EXPLOSION

Watercolor & Ink and Bleed proof White.
Started as a dandelion....and went wild with it...:) Fun!

Uploaded by Louise001 on 9 Jan 11, 4.49PM EST.

Friday, January 07, 2011

WINTER YARD TREES


WINTER YARD TREES
Originally uploaded by Louise001
WINTER YARD TREES

I drew these before it snowed so much.
We have had a lot of snow and everything is white now.

Uploaded by Louise001 on 7 Jan 11, 8.44PM EST.

Tuesday, January 04, 2011

SNOWVIEW TODAY 1-4-11


SNOWVIEW TODAY 1-4-11
Originally uploaded by Louise001
SNOWVIEW TODAY 1-4-11

This is a rather feeble attempt to capture the view out my window looking to the right today.
We are having the most magnificent snow of the season so far, building up on the tree limbs.
The Lake effect snow this morning is sending some of the largest snowflakes I have ever seen and I am on my way outside to just stand in the glory of it all.

Watercolor & Ink
Dr Ph Martin's Bleedproof White for snow effect.

Uploaded by Louise001 on 4 Jan 11, 10.49AM EST.

Sunday, January 02, 2011

ONION & GARLIC


ONION & GARLIC
Originally uploaded by Louise001
ONION & GARLIC

This is another Birthday card for a neighbor.
He is a chef and I thought he might like something to do with food.

Watercolor & Ink

Uploaded by Louise001 on 2 Jan 11, 10.01AM EST.

Saturday, January 01, 2011

PINK POPPY


PINK POPPY
Originally uploaded by Louise001
PINK POPPY

A Birthday Card for a neighbor.

Watercolor & Ink

Happy New Year to you all.
May your year be filled with Happiness & Joy, plus Good Health & Prosperity, and most of all Love.

Uploaded by Louise001 on 1 Jan 11, 2.05PM EST.