INK & WATERCOLOR
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
DAISIES IN MY FIELD
DAISIES IN MY FIELD
My field behind the house was covered with snow on April 18th....I will never cease to be amazed at how fast things grow here once the snow melts!
These daisies are just getting started but there is a field full of buds about to open.
I hope they are allowed to open before they get mowed!...:)
My field behind the house was covered with snow on April 18th....I will never cease to be amazed at how fast things grow here once the snow melts!
These daisies are just getting started but there is a field full of buds about to open.
I hope they are allowed to open before they get mowed!...:)
Monday, May 30, 2011
Sunday, May 29, 2011
GARDEN RAISED BEDS
GARDEN RAISED BEDS
Finally got these 4 raised beds planted between rains. Still more to do! There is a huge pile of mulch to be put in around the 4 beds.
After I took this I removed one of the hanging tomato planters from last year, that was disintegrating. I will not plant tomatoes in the remaining two since they all got blossom end rot last year. I may come up with some flowers to grow out of them.
Finally got these 4 raised beds planted between rains. Still more to do! There is a huge pile of mulch to be put in around the 4 beds.
After I took this I removed one of the hanging tomato planters from last year, that was disintegrating. I will not plant tomatoes in the remaining two since they all got blossom end rot last year. I may come up with some flowers to grow out of them.
Saturday, May 28, 2011
Friday, May 27, 2011
Thursday, May 26, 2011
KENNEDY MEADOWS
KENNEDY MEADOWS
This is a little sketch from memory of Kennedy Meadows in California.
When my children were young we stayed in a very rustic cabin there and my son caught his first trout in the nearby stream.
Kennedy Meadows is located approximately 60 miles East of Sonora, nestled high in the Sierra Nevada Mountains.
The resort people will pack you by horseback into the Emigrant Wilderness or Southern Yosemite National Park, and it is called the Gateway to the Emigrant Wilderness.
It is very beautiful there.
This is a Watercolor and Ink sketch.
This is a little sketch from memory of Kennedy Meadows in California.
When my children were young we stayed in a very rustic cabin there and my son caught his first trout in the nearby stream.
Kennedy Meadows is located approximately 60 miles East of Sonora, nestled high in the Sierra Nevada Mountains.
The resort people will pack you by horseback into the Emigrant Wilderness or Southern Yosemite National Park, and it is called the Gateway to the Emigrant Wilderness.
It is very beautiful there.
This is a Watercolor and Ink sketch.
EAGLE CARD
EAGLE CARD
This is a Birthday card for another neighbor.
He likes Eagles.
This is just Watercolor & Ink.
This is a Birthday card for another neighbor.
He likes Eagles.
This is just Watercolor & Ink.
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
PEAR TRIO
PEAR TRIO
This is more playing around with Mixed Media.
I used Watercolor, Ink, and Neocolor Watersoluble Wax pastels.
On May 14th I contracted some sort of illness that started with a sore throat and went into my head, ears and chest.
I was coughing so much, I was only getting 3-4 hours of sleep. Finally yesterday the Dr decided I have Asthmatic Bronchitis.
I have had Bronchitis before, but never with the Asthmatic word connected! I am now on a strong antibiotic.
I am rarely sick...and don't like it at all...so I have managed to amuse myself by painting the 3 Sea Holly paintings and the Grasses, and now this one. Thank goodness for Painting...!!!!!!!!!!! I believe it is very therapeutic...:) Everyone should try it.
Soon I will be back to daily paintings again I hope...:)
Thank you all for your continued encouragement and friendship over the months....I have always appreciated every one of your generous and kind thoughts, even though I have not thanked you each time....You are all dear to me....:)
This is more playing around with Mixed Media.
I used Watercolor, Ink, and Neocolor Watersoluble Wax pastels.
On May 14th I contracted some sort of illness that started with a sore throat and went into my head, ears and chest.
I was coughing so much, I was only getting 3-4 hours of sleep. Finally yesterday the Dr decided I have Asthmatic Bronchitis.
I have had Bronchitis before, but never with the Asthmatic word connected! I am now on a strong antibiotic.
I am rarely sick...and don't like it at all...so I have managed to amuse myself by painting the 3 Sea Holly paintings and the Grasses, and now this one. Thank goodness for Painting...!!!!!!!!!!! I believe it is very therapeutic...:) Everyone should try it.
Soon I will be back to daily paintings again I hope...:)
Thank you all for your continued encouragement and friendship over the months....I have always appreciated every one of your generous and kind thoughts, even though I have not thanked you each time....You are all dear to me....:)
Sunday, May 22, 2011
Saturday, May 21, 2011
AMAZING IRIS
AMAZING IRIS
The reason I am calling this amazing is because this Iris and everything else was covered with SNOW on April 18..just over a month ago!!!! If you look back to that date you can see my backyard photos all white!
The reason I am calling this amazing is because this Iris and everything else was covered with SNOW on April 18..just over a month ago!!!! If you look back to that date you can see my backyard photos all white!
Friday, May 20, 2011
SEA HOLLY....ANOTHER VARIETY
SEA HOLLY....ANOTHER VARIETY
This is another example of the variation of color that can be found in Sea Holly.
I painted this in Watercolor & Ink, using no pre mixed greens.
This is another example of the variation of color that can be found in Sea Holly.
I painted this in Watercolor & Ink, using no pre mixed greens.
Thursday, May 19, 2011
BLUE SAPPHIRE ... SEA HOLLY
BLUE SAPPHIRE ... SEA HOLLY
There are several colors of Sea Holly...I can't decide which I like best but Blue Sapphire is close to the top of my list!...:)
This is a Watercolor & Ink Painting.
No green is used in my paintings...I mix my own.
There are several colors of Sea Holly...I can't decide which I like best but Blue Sapphire is close to the top of my list!...:)
This is a Watercolor & Ink Painting.
No green is used in my paintings...I mix my own.
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Monday, May 16, 2011
OSTRICH FUN & WHIMSY...SMILE IT'S FRIDAY THE 13TH
OSTRICH FUN & WHIMSY...SMILE IT'S FRIDAY THE 13TH
Fun for today...:)
I thought the Elegant Writer Pen techniques would lend themselves to feathers...:)
On Gesso treated paper, with watercolor.
I just think Ostriches are such funny animals....they always make me smile.
Fun for today...:)
I thought the Elegant Writer Pen techniques would lend themselves to feathers...:)
On Gesso treated paper, with watercolor.
I just think Ostriches are such funny animals....they always make me smile.
GREEN AGAIN!!! OVERCAST DAY
GREEN AGAIN!!! OVERCAST DAY
On April 18th, less than a month ago, these trees in the backyard were white with snow!!
Everything was white everywhere!
This is what is so amazing to me about Spring here...the contrasts are mind boggling!!!
On April 18th, less than a month ago, these trees in the backyard were white with snow!!
Everything was white everywhere!
This is what is so amazing to me about Spring here...the contrasts are mind boggling!!!
DOGWOOD AGAINST BRICK
DOGWOOD AGAINST BRICK
I thought the brick was a nice background for this delicate little dogwood in the garden, and it shows up even on an overcast day!
I thought the brick was a nice background for this delicate little dogwood in the garden, and it shows up even on an overcast day!
CRABAPPLE TREE
CRABAPPLE TREE
Looks like a good year for color on this tree in the backyard. Rainy and overcast today.
Hard to realize that less than a month ago this whole scene was all white with snow and the crabapple tree just looked like black sticks heaped with white snow!!!!
Looks like a good year for color on this tree in the backyard. Rainy and overcast today.
Hard to realize that less than a month ago this whole scene was all white with snow and the crabapple tree just looked like black sticks heaped with white snow!!!!
AT THE TULIP TIME FESTIVAL...NO EDITING
TULIP TIME FESTIVAL ARTS & CRAFTS AREA
On Mothers Day my family (My daughter and son-in-law, and granddaughter) took me to the Tulip Time Festival in Holland Michigan, on the edge of Lake Michigan.
It was a perfectly beautiful sunny day between 65-75 degrees.
A lovely little city with every plantable inch filled with blooming tulips! Everywhere you looked there were Tulips of every size and description. There are also nearby tulip farms.
It is a completely charming place and many of the locals were dressed in Dutch costumes....:)
The Festival continues all of this week. Lots to do and see!
It was a gorgeous and wonderful day!
On Mothers Day my family (My daughter and son-in-law, and granddaughter) took me to the Tulip Time Festival in Holland Michigan, on the edge of Lake Michigan.
It was a perfectly beautiful sunny day between 65-75 degrees.
A lovely little city with every plantable inch filled with blooming tulips! Everywhere you looked there were Tulips of every size and description. There are also nearby tulip farms.
It is a completely charming place and many of the locals were dressed in Dutch costumes....:)
The Festival continues all of this week. Lots to do and see!
It was a gorgeous and wonderful day!
AT THE TULIP FESTIVAL
TULIP TIME FESTIVAL ARTS & CRAFTS AREA
On Mothers Day my family (My daughter and son-in-law, and granddaughter) took me to the Tulip Time Festival in Holland Michigan, on the edge of Lake Michigan.
It was a perfectly beautiful sunny day between 65-75 degrees.
A lovely little city with every plantable inch filled with blooming tulips! Everywhere you looked there were Tulips of every size and description. There are also nearby tulip farms.
It is a completely charming place and many of the locals were dressed in Dutch costumes....:)
The Festival continues all of this week. Lots to do and see!
It was a gorgeous and wonderful day!
On Mothers Day my family (My daughter and son-in-law, and granddaughter) took me to the Tulip Time Festival in Holland Michigan, on the edge of Lake Michigan.
It was a perfectly beautiful sunny day between 65-75 degrees.
A lovely little city with every plantable inch filled with blooming tulips! Everywhere you looked there were Tulips of every size and description. There are also nearby tulip farms.
It is a completely charming place and many of the locals were dressed in Dutch costumes....:)
The Festival continues all of this week. Lots to do and see!
It was a gorgeous and wonderful day!
LIA & HER MOMMY...MY DAUGHTER AND GRANDAUGHTER AT TULIP TIME FESTIVAL
LIA & HER MOMMY...MY DAUGHTER AND GRANDAUGHTER AT TULIP TIME FESTIVAL
Originally uploaded by Louise001
On Mothers Day my family (My daughter and son-in-law, and granddaughter) took me to the Tulip Time Festival in Holland Michigan, on the edge of Lake Michigan.
It was a perfectly beautiful sunny day between 65-75 degrees.
A lovely little city with every plantable inch filled with blooming tulips! Everywhere you looked there were Tulips of every size and description. There are also nearby tulip farms.
It is a completely charming place and many of the locals were dressed in Dutch costumes....:)
The Festival continues all of this week. Lots to do and see!
It was a gorgeous and wonderful day!
TULIPS AND MY SON IN LAW
TULIP TIME FESTIVAL ARTS & CRAFTS AREA
On Mothers Day my family (My daughter and son-in-law, and granddaughter) took me to the Tulip Time Festival in Holland Michigan, on the edge of Lake Michigan.
It was a perfectly beautiful sunny day between 65-75 degrees.
A lovely little city with every plantable inch filled with blooming tulips! Everywhere you looked there were Tulips of every size and description. There are also nearby tulip farms.
It is a completely charming place and many of the locals were dressed in Dutch costumes....:)
The Festival continues all of this week. Lots to do and see!
It was a gorgeous and wonderful day!
On Mothers Day my family (My daughter and son-in-law, and granddaughter) took me to the Tulip Time Festival in Holland Michigan, on the edge of Lake Michigan.
It was a perfectly beautiful sunny day between 65-75 degrees.
A lovely little city with every plantable inch filled with blooming tulips! Everywhere you looked there were Tulips of every size and description. There are also nearby tulip farms.
It is a completely charming place and many of the locals were dressed in Dutch costumes....:)
The Festival continues all of this week. Lots to do and see!
It was a gorgeous and wonderful day!
PRINCESS IRENE TULIPS AT TULIP FESTIVAL
TULIP TIME FESTIVAL ARTS & CRAFTS AREA
On Mothers Day my family (My daughter and son-in-law, and granddaughter) took me to the Tulip Time Festival in Holland Michigan, on the edge of Lake Michigan.
It was a perfectly beautiful sunny day between 65-75 degrees.
A lovely little city with every plantable inch filled with blooming tulips! Everywhere you looked there were Tulips of every size and description. There are also nearby tulip farms.
It is a completely charming place and many of the locals were dressed in Dutch costumes....:)
The Festival continues all of this week. Lots to do and see!
It was a gorgeous and wonderful day!
On Mothers Day my family (My daughter and son-in-law, and granddaughter) took me to the Tulip Time Festival in Holland Michigan, on the edge of Lake Michigan.
It was a perfectly beautiful sunny day between 65-75 degrees.
A lovely little city with every plantable inch filled with blooming tulips! Everywhere you looked there were Tulips of every size and description. There are also nearby tulip farms.
It is a completely charming place and many of the locals were dressed in Dutch costumes....:)
The Festival continues all of this week. Lots to do and see!
It was a gorgeous and wonderful day!
LIA LOVING TULIPS
TULIP TIME FESTIVAL ARTS & CRAFTS AREA
On Mothers Day my family (My daughter and son-in-law, and granddaughter) took me to the Tulip Time Festival in Holland Michigan, on the edge of Lake Michigan.
It was a perfectly beautiful sunny day between 65-75 degrees.
A lovely little city with every plantable inch filled with blooming tulips! Everywhere you looked there were Tulips of every size and description. There are also nearby tulip farms.
It is a completely charming place and many of the locals were dressed in Dutch costumes....:)
The Festival continues all of this week. Lots to do and see!
It was a gorgeous and wonderful day!
On Mothers Day my family (My daughter and son-in-law, and granddaughter) took me to the Tulip Time Festival in Holland Michigan, on the edge of Lake Michigan.
It was a perfectly beautiful sunny day between 65-75 degrees.
A lovely little city with every plantable inch filled with blooming tulips! Everywhere you looked there were Tulips of every size and description. There are also nearby tulip farms.
It is a completely charming place and many of the locals were dressed in Dutch costumes....:)
The Festival continues all of this week. Lots to do and see!
It was a gorgeous and wonderful day!
HAPPY LIA
TULIP TIME FESTIVAL ARTS & CRAFTS AREA
On Mothers Day my family (My daughter and son-in-law, and granddaughter) took me to the Tulip Time Festival in Holland Michigan, on the edge of Lake Michigan.
It was a perfectly beautiful sunny day between 65-75 degrees.
A lovely little city with every plantable inch filled with blooming tulips! Everywhere you looked there were Tulips of every size and description. There are also nearby tulip farms.
It is a completely charming place and many of the locals were dressed in Dutch costumes....:)
The Festival continues all of this week. Lots to do and see!
It was a gorgeous and wonderful day!
On Mothers Day my family (My daughter and son-in-law, and granddaughter) took me to the Tulip Time Festival in Holland Michigan, on the edge of Lake Michigan.
It was a perfectly beautiful sunny day between 65-75 degrees.
A lovely little city with every plantable inch filled with blooming tulips! Everywhere you looked there were Tulips of every size and description. There are also nearby tulip farms.
It is a completely charming place and many of the locals were dressed in Dutch costumes....:)
The Festival continues all of this week. Lots to do and see!
It was a gorgeous and wonderful day!
DUTCH VILLAGE....Yes...we had Ice Cream!
TULIP TIME FESTIVAL ARTS & CRAFTS AREA
On Mothers Day my family (My daughter and son-in-law, and granddaughter) took me to the Tulip Time Festival in Holland Michigan, on the edge of Lake Michigan.
It was a perfectly beautiful sunny day between 65-75 degrees.
A lovely little city with every plantable inch filled with blooming tulips! Everywhere you looked there were Tulips of every size and description. There are also nearby tulip farms.
It is a completely charming place and many of the locals were dressed in Dutch costumes....:)
The Festival continues all of this week. Lots to do and see!
It was a gorgeous and wonderful day!
On Mothers Day my family (My daughter and son-in-law, and granddaughter) took me to the Tulip Time Festival in Holland Michigan, on the edge of Lake Michigan.
It was a perfectly beautiful sunny day between 65-75 degrees.
A lovely little city with every plantable inch filled with blooming tulips! Everywhere you looked there were Tulips of every size and description. There are also nearby tulip farms.
It is a completely charming place and many of the locals were dressed in Dutch costumes....:)
The Festival continues all of this week. Lots to do and see!
It was a gorgeous and wonderful day!
TULIP TIME FESTIVAL ARTS & CRAFTS AREA
TULIP TIME FESTIVAL ARTS & CRAFTS AREA
On Mothers Day my family (My daughter and son-in-law, and granddaughter) took me to the Tulip Time Festival in Holland Michigan, on the edge of Lake Michigan.
It was a perfectly beautiful sunny day between 65-75 degrees.
A lovely little city with every plantable inch filled with blooming tulips! Everywhere you looked there were Tulips of every size and description. There are also nearby tulip farms.
It is a completely charming place and many of the locals were dressed in Dutch costumes....:)
The Festival continues all of this week. Lots to do and see!
It was a gorgeous and wonderful day!
On Mothers Day my family (My daughter and son-in-law, and granddaughter) took me to the Tulip Time Festival in Holland Michigan, on the edge of Lake Michigan.
It was a perfectly beautiful sunny day between 65-75 degrees.
A lovely little city with every plantable inch filled with blooming tulips! Everywhere you looked there were Tulips of every size and description. There are also nearby tulip farms.
It is a completely charming place and many of the locals were dressed in Dutch costumes....:)
The Festival continues all of this week. Lots to do and see!
It was a gorgeous and wonderful day!
Saturday, May 14, 2011
GRASSES IN MY DREAM FIELD
photo
GRASSES IN MY DREAM FIELD
WATERCOLOR, INK, & ACRYLIC
I AM STILL MIXING MY OWN GREENS...NO GREEN ON MY PALETTE FOR SEVERAL MONTHS.
GRASSES IN MY DREAM FIELD
WATERCOLOR, INK, & ACRYLIC
I AM STILL MIXING MY OWN GREENS...NO GREEN ON MY PALETTE FOR SEVERAL MONTHS.
Friday, May 13, 2011
MAGICAL FLOWER GARDEN
MAGICAL FLOWER GARDEN
A lot of fun!!!!!!!!!!!.....:)
Mixed media...Watercolor, Ink, and Acrylic
A lot of fun!!!!!!!!!!!.....:)
Mixed media...Watercolor, Ink, and Acrylic
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Saturday, May 07, 2011
GNARLY OLD TREE
GNARLY OLD TREE
I love gnarly old trees.
I wanted to play with the Elegant Writer Pen again.
I painted this on gessoed paper, with elegant Writer Pen and watercolor.
HAIKU
A GNARLY OLD TREE
COULD TELL SUCH HAPPY STORIES
OF THE ZEN OF LIFE.
I love gnarly old trees.
I wanted to play with the Elegant Writer Pen again.
I painted this on gessoed paper, with elegant Writer Pen and watercolor.
HAIKU
A GNARLY OLD TREE
COULD TELL SUCH HAPPY STORIES
OF THE ZEN OF LIFE.
Friday, May 06, 2011
Thursday, May 05, 2011
FIVE BUDS
FIVE BUDS
I painted these Iris buds as an experiment.
I used Matte medium first...let it dry, and then did the buds in mostly one stroke on the dry paper...I added touches of water, but very little...I did the stems in quick strokes of yellow and blue.
I was tempted to define it more with pen and ink, but decided to leave it loose...:)
No pre drawing.
I painted these Iris buds as an experiment.
I used Matte medium first...let it dry, and then did the buds in mostly one stroke on the dry paper...I added touches of water, but very little...I did the stems in quick strokes of yellow and blue.
I was tempted to define it more with pen and ink, but decided to leave it loose...:)
No pre drawing.
MAPLES IN BLOOM...WATERCOLOR PAINTING..9X12
MAPLES IN BLOOM...WATERCOLOR PAINTING..9X12
The Maples are blooming and are almost chartreuse!
This is the scene right out my studio window!! I changed it a bit, but this is close.
I am still mixing my own greens...no tube green has been used in any of my paintings for at least a couple of months.
The Maples are blooming and are almost chartreuse!
This is the scene right out my studio window!! I changed it a bit, but this is close.
I am still mixing my own greens...no tube green has been used in any of my paintings for at least a couple of months.
Monday, May 02, 2011
MANZANITA IN WATERCOLOR & INK
MANZANITA IN WATERCOLOR & INK
I am still trying to capture the color of the manzanita bark. If you have never seen these magnificent creations of nature, it would be worth it for you to Google Manzanita and see some photos...:)
I am still trying to capture the color of the manzanita bark. If you have never seen these magnificent creations of nature, it would be worth it for you to Google Manzanita and see some photos...:)
Sunday, May 01, 2011
MOTHER'S DAY IRIS
MOTHER'S DAY IRIS
I painted this card for my Mom who will be 93 in June.
She and I share a love of Iris, and between us, we probably had close to 200 varieties in our gardens in the past.
I tried to come close to one of the colors we had that was a favorite, using Watercolor & Ink.
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY TO ALL !!! WITH LOVE...:)
I painted this card for my Mom who will be 93 in June.
She and I share a love of Iris, and between us, we probably had close to 200 varieties in our gardens in the past.
I tried to come close to one of the colors we had that was a favorite, using Watercolor & Ink.
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY TO ALL !!! WITH LOVE...:)
MOTHER'S DAY IRIS
MOTHER'S DAY IRIS
I painted this card for my Mom who will be 93 in June.
She and I share a love of Iris, and between us, we probably had close to 200 varieties in our gardens in the past.
I tried to come close to one of the colors we had that was a favorite, using Watercolor & Ink.
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY TO ALL !!! WITH LOVE...:)
I painted this card for my Mom who will be 93 in June.
She and I share a love of Iris, and between us, we probably had close to 200 varieties in our gardens in the past.
I tried to come close to one of the colors we had that was a favorite, using Watercolor & Ink.
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY TO ALL !!! WITH LOVE...:)
FORSYTHIA..MAY 1, 2011
FORSYTHIA..MAY 1, 2011
The forsythia seems to be even brighter yellow than last year! No editing!
The forsythia seems to be even brighter yellow than last year! No editing!
YELLOW DAFFODILS
YELLOW DAFFODILS
Still find it hard to believe these were under snow two weeks ago!...:)
Still find it hard to believe these were under snow two weeks ago!...:)
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