HIBISCUS DREAM
This was almost too much fun to be legal.
Dropped watercolor onto wet paper...let dry..''found'' these Hibiscus with acrylic applied with a fine point bottle...let dry...added watercolor to the flowers and touched up the background. Lastly a little spattering with the white acrylic...fun, fun, fun!!
I had these lovely flowers in my gardens in California.
Friday, April 29, 2011
LUSH DAFFODILS APRIL 29, 2011
DAFFODIL LOVE
In spite of being covered with snow two weeks ago, and going through one inch hail three days ago, the sun is out today and the daffodils are all over the place, lush and lovely!
In spite of being covered with snow two weeks ago, and going through one inch hail three days ago, the sun is out today and the daffodils are all over the place, lush and lovely!
DAFFODIL LOVE
DAFFODIL LOVE
In spite of being covered with snow two weeks ago, and going through one inch hail three days ago, the sun is out today and the daffodils are all over the place, lush and lovely!
In spite of being covered with snow two weeks ago, and going through one inch hail three days ago, the sun is out today and the daffodils are all over the place, lush and lovely!
Thursday, April 28, 2011
SURVIVORS
SURVIVORS
Two of the toughest Succulent survivors of my move here. In fact I was on the road moving here from California, on this date 2 years ago!!! (It was a long trip!!!)
I have kept these near my windows, even though here, it gets pretty cold close to the windows when there is snow outside.
You can see that the one in back is reaching for the sun.....it has been a long winter for it!
I'm also a survivor who is reaching for the sun...always! (Except when it is over 75!)
Two of the toughest Succulent survivors of my move here. In fact I was on the road moving here from California, on this date 2 years ago!!! (It was a long trip!!!)
I have kept these near my windows, even though here, it gets pretty cold close to the windows when there is snow outside.
You can see that the one in back is reaching for the sun.....it has been a long winter for it!
I'm also a survivor who is reaching for the sun...always! (Except when it is over 75!)
SURVIVORS
SURVIVORS
Two of the toughest Succulent survivors of my move here. In fact I was on the road moving here from California, on this date 2 years ago!!! (It was a long trip!!!)
I have kept these near my windows, even though here, it gets pretty cold close to the windows when there is snow outside.
You can see that the one in back is reaching for the sun.....it has been a long winter for it!
Two of the toughest Succulent survivors of my move here. In fact I was on the road moving here from California, on this date 2 years ago!!! (It was a long trip!!!)
I have kept these near my windows, even though here, it gets pretty cold close to the windows when there is snow outside.
You can see that the one in back is reaching for the sun.....it has been a long winter for it!
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
ANTIQUE GERANIUMS
ANTIQUE GERANIUMS
I pulled this out of the junk bin.
It was an experiment using crumpled plastic bags for background...and was too pale.
I kept looking at it and finally ''found'' geraniums. I painted them in and them glazed over the whole thing with Quinacridone Gold.
The Quin. gold gave it the antique look.
WATERCOLOR & INK
The crumpled plastic bag technique is explained here:
www.flickr.com/photos/27259847@N00/5641393899/in/set-7215...
I pulled this out of the junk bin.
It was an experiment using crumpled plastic bags for background...and was too pale.
I kept looking at it and finally ''found'' geraniums. I painted them in and them glazed over the whole thing with Quinacridone Gold.
The Quin. gold gave it the antique look.
WATERCOLOR & INK
The crumpled plastic bag technique is explained here:
www.flickr.com/photos/27259847@N00/5641393899/in/set-7215...
CHERRY BLOSSOM TIME
CHERRY BLOSSOM TIME
This was just a fun little project.
It reminded me of cherry trees.
We had a lot of nearby Cherry Orchards in California that would be blooming by now.
Watercolor, Acrylic, and Ink.
This was just a fun little project.
It reminded me of cherry trees.
We had a lot of nearby Cherry Orchards in California that would be blooming by now.
Watercolor, Acrylic, and Ink.
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
STORM SKY
STORM SKY
Taken from my window immediately after a tornado warning was lifted and thunder with 1 inch hail ended!!!
Taken from my window immediately after a tornado warning was lifted and thunder with 1 inch hail ended!!!
ARTICHOKE LOVE
ARTICHOKE LOVE
ARTICHOKE IN SEMI ABSTRACT
This started by dropping paint onto textured paper and misting....and was to be an abstract...however I began to see this Artichoke...so I added watercolor and ink...
I have been eating artichokes often lately so guess they are on my mind...I love them!!!
ARTICHOKE IN SEMI ABSTRACT
This started by dropping paint onto textured paper and misting....and was to be an abstract...however I began to see this Artichoke...so I added watercolor and ink...
I have been eating artichokes often lately so guess they are on my mind...I love them!!!
Sunday, April 24, 2011
Saturday, April 23, 2011
TULIP BIRTHDAY CARD
TULIP BIRTHDAY CARD
For a friends 60th Birthday...:)
Watercolor Painting
Still mixing my own greens.
What I love about watercolor layering!
Would you guess that there are 10 different colors in this flower alone, including 2 blues and 2 purples???
For a friends 60th Birthday...:)
Watercolor Painting
Still mixing my own greens.
What I love about watercolor layering!
Would you guess that there are 10 different colors in this flower alone, including 2 blues and 2 purples???
I'M READY TO PERFORM!!!!
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I'M READY TO PERFORM!!!!
Lia rehearsing for her first dance recital.
She is four years old now...They grow up too fast!!!
I'M READY TO PERFORM!!!!
Lia rehearsing for her first dance recital.
She is four years old now...They grow up too fast!!!
ABSTRACT ARIZONA
ABSTRACT ARIZONA
As I was painting this, Arizona came to mind.
I have a particular affection for that state.
It was the first place I lived after retirement, but I only was there one year, due to family situations and it was a bit too hot for me also, although where I lived was 4500 ft elevation and it was not quite as hot as other parts.
I lived in Sierra Vista, a very nice, clean and neat little city thirty minutes from Mexico, and one hour south of Tucson. I lived near Fort Huachuca, famous for the Buffalo Soldiers, and I belonged to the Fort Huachuca Art Association, a wonderful group of artists.
I did a lot of exploring of the state and found many beautiful areas, from Sedona, the Grand Canyon, the Painted Desert, and on and on.
My father was born there, and his father was a ''real'' cowboy there in the early 1900's, herding cattle on the open range.
There is a ''light'' in Arizona that I have experienced nowhere else. Sunrises and sunsets and that Arizona big sky are all magnificent!
This is just Watercolor on textured paper.
As I was painting this, Arizona came to mind.
I have a particular affection for that state.
It was the first place I lived after retirement, but I only was there one year, due to family situations and it was a bit too hot for me also, although where I lived was 4500 ft elevation and it was not quite as hot as other parts.
I lived in Sierra Vista, a very nice, clean and neat little city thirty minutes from Mexico, and one hour south of Tucson. I lived near Fort Huachuca, famous for the Buffalo Soldiers, and I belonged to the Fort Huachuca Art Association, a wonderful group of artists.
I did a lot of exploring of the state and found many beautiful areas, from Sedona, the Grand Canyon, the Painted Desert, and on and on.
My father was born there, and his father was a ''real'' cowboy there in the early 1900's, herding cattle on the open range.
There is a ''light'' in Arizona that I have experienced nowhere else. Sunrises and sunsets and that Arizona big sky are all magnificent!
This is just Watercolor on textured paper.
Friday, April 22, 2011
MY MAGIC POPLAR FOREST ABSTRACT
MY MAGIC POPLAR FOREST ABSTRACT
Somehow I ''saw'' trees in this one too.
On textured paper, and done with Watercolor.
Somehow I ''saw'' trees in this one too.
On textured paper, and done with Watercolor.
TREES...FUN & SIMPLE
TREES...FUN & SIMPLE
Using textured paper, Watercolor & Ink.
Still mixing my own greens...:)
Using textured paper, Watercolor & Ink.
Still mixing my own greens...:)
Thursday, April 21, 2011
BLOOMING ARTICHOKES
BLOOMING ARTICHOKES
This represents the Joy of Painting, especially with Watercolor.
I wanted to try a new technique I had read about for backgrounds, and had NO IDEA what I would paint, or end up with.
The technique is as follows. Take a cheap plastic grocery bag and squeeze it into a ball making as many crinkles as possible.
Open it up carefully without stretching out the wrinkles, and cut a piece a little larger than your paper.(I would use at least 90 lb. paper, and 140 lb would be better for this.)
Wet your paper thoroughly, and while it shines, drop in as much color as you wish remembering it dries lighter.
Cover your paper with the scrunched plastic and carefully press it down all over but don't move it around. Let it dry overnight and you will have a delightful surprise when you peel it off the next day!
Then try to find your subject...or you may have one in mind.
I visualized these blooming artichokes and ''found'' them with Ink and then added Watercolor for definition.
So much fun....as painting should always be!!...:)
This represents the Joy of Painting, especially with Watercolor.
I wanted to try a new technique I had read about for backgrounds, and had NO IDEA what I would paint, or end up with.
The technique is as follows. Take a cheap plastic grocery bag and squeeze it into a ball making as many crinkles as possible.
Open it up carefully without stretching out the wrinkles, and cut a piece a little larger than your paper.(I would use at least 90 lb. paper, and 140 lb would be better for this.)
Wet your paper thoroughly, and while it shines, drop in as much color as you wish remembering it dries lighter.
Cover your paper with the scrunched plastic and carefully press it down all over but don't move it around. Let it dry overnight and you will have a delightful surprise when you peel it off the next day!
Then try to find your subject...or you may have one in mind.
I visualized these blooming artichokes and ''found'' them with Ink and then added Watercolor for definition.
So much fun....as painting should always be!!...:)
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
ABSTRACT FOREST
ABSTRACT FOREST
I HAVE BEEN ATTRACTED TO ABSTRACTS LATELY.
I treated Watercolor paper with Acrylic Matte medium. Let it dry and then added Watercolor.
I HAVE BEEN ATTRACTED TO ABSTRACTS LATELY.
I treated Watercolor paper with Acrylic Matte medium. Let it dry and then added Watercolor.
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
SPRING????...APRIL 19, 2011
SPRING????...APRIL 19, 2011
This is the same group I photo'd yesterday covered with snow!!!!!
Exactly 24 hours later!!!
Snow predicted again today!!!
Oh, so out of focus, but by the time I get out there to take a better photo, it might be covered with snow again!!!!
This is the same group I photo'd yesterday covered with snow!!!!!
Exactly 24 hours later!!!
Snow predicted again today!!!
Oh, so out of focus, but by the time I get out there to take a better photo, it might be covered with snow again!!!!
Monday, April 18, 2011
SNOW MIDDLE OF APRIL
SNOW MIDDLE OF APRIL
Everything was green last night, but this morning it was white!!!
INSTALLING SPRING...
███████████████░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░ 44% DONE.
Install delayed....please wait.
Installation failed. Please try again. 404 error: Season not found. Season "Spring" cannot be located. The season you are looking for might have been removed, had its name changed, or is temporarily unavailable. Please try again.
Everything was green last night, but this morning it was white!!!
INSTALLING SPRING...
███████████████░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░ 44% DONE.
Install delayed....please wait.
Installation failed. Please try again. 404 error: Season not found. Season "Spring" cannot be located. The season you are looking for might have been removed, had its name changed, or is temporarily unavailable. Please try again.
I THOUGHT SPRING WAS HERE!!!!!!!!
I THOUGHT SPRING WAS HERE!!!!!!!!
This is what I woke up to this morning!!!
This is what I woke up to this morning!!!
Saturday, April 16, 2011
CONEFLOWERS COMING SOON
CONEFLOWERS COMING SOON
ALSO KNOWN AS ECHINACEA
WATERCOLOR & INK
Still mixing my own greens...NO STRAIGHT TUBE WATERCOLOR WAS USED.
ALSO KNOWN AS ECHINACEA
WATERCOLOR & INK
Still mixing my own greens...NO STRAIGHT TUBE WATERCOLOR WAS USED.
Friday, April 15, 2011
GOLD FUN WITH SUNFLOWERS
GOLD FUN WITH SUNFLOWERS
A BUNCH OF FUN!!!!
This was done on Rice Paper with Liquitex Inks and Watercolor and Acrylics...:) Fun, fun, fun!!!
A BUNCH OF FUN!!!!
This was done on Rice Paper with Liquitex Inks and Watercolor and Acrylics...:) Fun, fun, fun!!!
POPPING UP EVERYWHERE
POPPING UP EVERYWHERE
Finally the garden has little delights popping up everywhere!
Ahhhh...Spring!!!!!!!!!!
Every spring is the only spring, a perpetual astonishment.
Ellis Peters
Finally the garden has little delights popping up everywhere!
Ahhhh...Spring!!!!!!!!!!
Every spring is the only spring, a perpetual astonishment.
Ellis Peters
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
LIVE OAK
LIVE OAK
I love Oak trees.
I was born in Oakdale, California in the Central Valley. Oakdale was originally named because of the many Live Oaks and other Oaks that grew all over the area which is at the edge of the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountain range.
This is another sketch done without any straight green shades...all of the green here is mixed from other colors.
I love Oak trees.
I was born in Oakdale, California in the Central Valley. Oakdale was originally named because of the many Live Oaks and other Oaks that grew all over the area which is at the edge of the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountain range.
This is another sketch done without any straight green shades...all of the green here is mixed from other colors.
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
COASTAL MEMORY
COASTAL MEMORY
This is a quick sketch of a memory of a place I went to often on the Oregon Coast.
Also I am experimenting with painting WITHOUT green on my palette. Any green shades are mixed from other colors.
This is a quick sketch of a memory of a place I went to often on the Oregon Coast.
Also I am experimenting with painting WITHOUT green on my palette. Any green shades are mixed from other colors.
HOMEMADE FRENCH ONION SOUP
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HOMEMADE FRENCH ONION SOUP
I just made Julia Child's, FRENCH ONION SOUP, from her book ''Mastering The Art of French Cooking.''
I was inspired by the movie ''Julie & Julia'' which I just finally watched. Cute movie and Meryl Streep was wonderful as Julia.
I didn't use the Cognac or Brandy, but I did use Chardonnay.
I used Asiago in place of the Swiss cheese....
Oh yes, I always make my own herbed croutons, and I used them instead of slabs of bread as she calls them...:)
I took this photo just before browning in the oven...,:)
This soup takes awhile but it is well worth it....like I'm in Soup Heaven right now...:)and I love a great soup!
HOMEMADE FRENCH ONION SOUP
I just made Julia Child's, FRENCH ONION SOUP, from her book ''Mastering The Art of French Cooking.''
I was inspired by the movie ''Julie & Julia'' which I just finally watched. Cute movie and Meryl Streep was wonderful as Julia.
I didn't use the Cognac or Brandy, but I did use Chardonnay.
I used Asiago in place of the Swiss cheese....
Oh yes, I always make my own herbed croutons, and I used them instead of slabs of bread as she calls them...:)
I took this photo just before browning in the oven...,:)
This soup takes awhile but it is well worth it....like I'm in Soup Heaven right now...:)and I love a great soup!
Sunday, April 10, 2011
PINES AT THE LAKE
PINES AT THE LAKE
WATERCOLOR & INK
We went from freezing last week to 85 degrees today!!!
Spring is here...:)
WATERCOLOR & INK
We went from freezing last week to 85 degrees today!!!
Spring is here...:)
Thursday, April 07, 2011
Monday, April 04, 2011
SPRING BRINGS TULIPS
SPRING BRINGS TULIPS
I painted another Birthday card for a neighbor.
WATERCOLOR & INK
I painted another Birthday card for a neighbor.
WATERCOLOR & INK
PROOF OF SPRING...IRIS
PROOF OF SPRING...IRIS
First bloom in my garden....2 weeks ago this was under snow!
First bloom in my garden....2 weeks ago this was under snow!
Sunday, April 03, 2011
CINNAMON NUT LOAF ???
CINNAMON NUT LOAF ???
THIS IS A CRY FOR HELP!!!
I need help in identifying this and also would like the recipe.
When I was a girl this was one of my dads favorites and he would bring this home from the store often. I believe he bought it in a grocery store from a shelf near the bread and rolls.
It is made with a heavy pastry-like dough that is thin but not flaky. It was made and filled with finely chopped nuts, that were mixed with sugar and a lot of cinnamon. Possibly butter was also in the mix. No raisins.
Each loaf was about 4 X 5 inches and pre sliced. Each slice was probably a quarter of an inch thick.
It was a solid little loaf, nothing light and fluffy about it.
I have tried to capture it by memory here with watercolor and ink.
I hope some Flickr friend recognizes it and helps me out.. I have been searching for a long time.
THIS IS A CRY FOR HELP!!!
I need help in identifying this and also would like the recipe.
When I was a girl this was one of my dads favorites and he would bring this home from the store often. I believe he bought it in a grocery store from a shelf near the bread and rolls.
It is made with a heavy pastry-like dough that is thin but not flaky. It was made and filled with finely chopped nuts, that were mixed with sugar and a lot of cinnamon. Possibly butter was also in the mix. No raisins.
Each loaf was about 4 X 5 inches and pre sliced. Each slice was probably a quarter of an inch thick.
It was a solid little loaf, nothing light and fluffy about it.
I have tried to capture it by memory here with watercolor and ink.
I hope some Flickr friend recognizes it and helps me out.. I have been searching for a long time.
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