FOREST IN THE LIGHT
Mixed media
I felt like walking in a cool forest today...and it is too hot....so I made my own forest to walk in as my air conditioner drones on!...:)
Sunday, July 31, 2011
FOREST IN THE LIGHT
Saturday, July 30, 2011
ABSTRACT..LOST IN THE FOREST
ABSTRACT..LOST IN THE FOREST
For several days I have had a painting started I could not seem to finish...Mostly because the pinched nerve in my back/hip was concerning me. It is better finally.
I had this mixed media painting that I was not happy with....but I finally reached the point that I have to say Done...it sorta looks like my back, hip, and leg has felt for a couple of weeks!....:)
Kinda dark and brooding...:)
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Saturday, July 23, 2011
Scribbler Too
Scribbler Too
This is the same Poppy with color added.
ScribblerToo written by Mario Klingemann
Based on the original idea by Ze Frank
Minimal Comps by Keith Peters
ScribblerToo...Poppy
ScribblerToo...Poppy
ScribblerToo written by Mario Klingemann
Based on the original idea by Ze Frank
Minimal Comps by Keith Peters
Scribbler Too...
Scribbler Too...
Maybe a desert landscape...Lots to learn on this program, but anyone that loves Linework as much as I will love it...Endless possibilities with brush sizes and colors...Amazing time waster!! A LOT OF FUN!!!!!
ScribblerToo written by Mario Klingemann
Based on the original idea by Ze Frank
Minimal Comps by Keith Peters
Friday, July 22, 2011
Scribbler Too....Flower
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Scribbler Too....Flower
It's official!!! I am addicted to Scribbler Too!!!
Still learning...especially about placement on the canvas...:)
Scribbler Too...Playing Again ... FLOWER GARDEN
Scribbler Too...Playing Again ... FLOWER GARDEN
Again! This ''Scribbler Too''' program is so much fun and free and easy to use...:)
BIRTHDAY BOUQUET
BIRTHDAY BOUQUET
My 4 year old granddaughter, Lia, loves to pick out a bouquet of flowers and a balloon for me every year for my Birthday, and this is the one she picked earlier this week.
Thursday, July 21, 2011
TEXTURE PLAY
TEXTURE PLAY
I was just having fun with Ink and Watercolor and Acrylic today. Experimenting with texturing.
LILY BENEATH BIRDFEEDER
LILY BENEATH BIRDFEEDER
A NEW LILY OPENED
As you can see, this Lily is huge, about 4 ft. tall, and the blooms are 6-7 inches across.
The outside is white, but the inside is a beautiful lemon yellow. Photos are unedited.
Note how the heat has affected my beautiful GREEN lawn!!!...:)
LILY TODAY
LILY CLOSE UP
A new lily opened. The outside is white, but the inside is a beautiful lemon yellow. Photos are unedited.
LILY CLOSE UP
LILY CLOSE UP
A new lily opened. The outside is white, but the inside is a beautiful lemon yellow. Photos are unedited.
CONEFLOWER & HYDRANGEA
CONEFLOWER & HYDRANGEA
In the garden today....very hot here in Michigan....all week!!!
EGGPLANT FLOWER
EGGPLANT FLOWER
A friend posted a photo of her garden and in particular her Asian Eggplants. She mentioned how pretty the flower was which reminded me that I always thought they were so beautiful too, so I did a little quickie sketch, trying to capture the delicacy of them.
INK & WATERCOLOR
The eggplant, aubergine, melongene, brinjal, or guinea squash (Solanum melongena) is a plant of the family Solanaceae (also known as the nightshades) and genus Solanum. It bears a fruit of the same name, commonly used in cooking. As a nightshade, it is closely related to the tomato and potato and is native to India.[1][2]
It is a delicate perennial often cultivated as an annual. It grows 40 to 150 cm (16 to 57 in) tall, with large coarsely lobed leaves that are 10 to 20 cm (4–8 in) long and 5 to 10 cm (2–4 in) broad. Semiwild types can grow much larger, to 225 cm (7 ft) with large leaves over 30 cm (12 in) long and 15 cm (6 in) broad. The stem is often spiny. The flowers are white to purple, with a five-lobed corolla and yellow stamens. The fruit is fleshy, has a meaty texture, and is less than 3 cm (1.2 in) in diameter on wild plants, but much larger in cultivated forms.
The fruit is botanically classified as a berry, and contains numerous small, soft seeds, which are edible, but are bitter because they contain nicotinoid alkaloids, unsurprising as it is a close relative of tobacco.
From Wikipedia...
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
CREDIT CARD DREAM FOREST
CREDIT CARD DREAM FOREST
These days this is the best way to use your credit cards!!!...:)
Most of this was done by scraping into color with an old credit card.
MIXED MEDIA
Watercolor, Ink, and Acrylic
Monday, July 18, 2011
Scribbler Too...Tree
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Scribbler Too...Tree
Here is another tree using the ''Scribbler Too'' program...such fun...another way to draw a tree is always wonderful for me!!!!
Just type in ''Scribbler Too'' in your search bar and then click on it ...so easy to try!!
ScribblerToo written by Mario Klingemann
Based on the original idea by Ze Frank
Minimal Comps by Keith Peters
Sunday, July 17, 2011
CARDOON IN INK & WATERCOLOR
CARDOON IN INK & WATERCOLOR
As you can see I am still enjoying playing with my new Metallic Gel Pen!!!...:)
The cardoon (Cynara cardunculus), also called the artichoke thistle, cardone, cardoni, carduni or cardi, is a thistle-like plant which is member of the aster family, Asteraceae; (or archaic: daisy family, Compositae). It is a naturally occurring variant of the same species as the globe artichoke, and has many cultivated varieties. It is native to the Mediterranean, where it was domesticated in ancient times.
Saturday, July 16, 2011
SHASTA DAISIES
SHASTA DAISIES
This is my first experiment with a Gel pen and Metallic Ink.
This is a Watercolor & Ink painting, with a bit of Acrylic.
The Shasta daisy (Leucanthemum x superbum) is a commonly grown herbaceous perennial plant with the classic daisy appearance of white petals (ray florets) around a yellow disc, similar to the Oxeye daisy Leucanthemum vulgare Lam. but larger. Formerly classified in the genus Chrysanthemum, these daisies were transferred to their own genus of Leucanthemum because they lack some traits of true Chrysanthemums. Shasta daisies are characterized by a distinct odor which some find unpleasant, which makes them unusual amongst flowers.
The Shasta Daisy originated as a hybrid produced by the famed American horticulturist Luther Burbank, Leucanthemum lacustre (Brot.) Samp. x Leucanthemen maximum (Ramond) DC. Some members of the genus are considered noxious weeds, but the Shasta Daisy remains a favorite garden plant and groundcover.
Friday, July 15, 2011
KITTY LOVE
KITTY LOVE
Dedicated to all cat and animal lovers.
I painted this kitty with Ink & Watercolor.
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
SUNFLOWER PEN PLAY
SUNFLOWER PEN PLAY
I bought some new pens, so naturally I wanted to play with them....:)
INK & WATERCOLOR
This is a Birthday card for my next door neighbor.
He plays the big Wurlitzer at the Grand Rapids Museum. Quite a historical instrument that was moved from a very old Theater where it played music for movies many, many years ago.
Sunday, July 10, 2011
MY DAUGHTER MICHELLE & MY SON-IN-LAW TODD ON THEIR 23RD ANNIVERSARY
MY DAUGHTER MICHELLE & MY SON-IN-LAW TODD ON THEIR 23RD ANNIVERSARY, a photo by Louise001 on Flickr.
MY DAUGHTER MICHELLE & MY SON-IN-LAW TODD ON THEIR 23RD ANNIVERSARY
Cute couple...:)
LILY IN CORAL
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LILY IN CORAL
A lovely new Lily opened in my garden today!
I LOVE this color!!!!
My daughter's Wedding Anniversary is today!! Happy Anniversary Michelle & Todd!!!
YARROW IN THE GARDEN
YARROW IN THE GARDEN
This yarrow is putting on quite a display today in our warm weather.
Yarrow plant was originally found in Europe and Asia, and later migrated to North America. It has been used as tea, in food and for medicinal purposes, as far back as 1200 BC. The healing properties of Yarrow makes it a very beneficial and multiple purpose herb. This Plant flourishes between June and September at the eastern part of United States.
Its natural benefits:
Lately, it is not only used in food and medicine, but is also used as cosmetic cleanser. Chewing the leaves help take care of toothaches. The oil extracts is used in shampoo because of its benefits to the scalp.
Yarrow’s herbal tea helps stimulate appetite. It can also help to control stomach cramp, gastritis, gallbladder issues, and so on. It makes you perspire a lot, and in the process dilates the surface of the blood capillaries, which in turn helps immensely to improve poor blood circulation. It is also helpful when you have fever and cold.
It is a powerful herb – Caution is the key:
Some of its natural benefits are stopping nose bleeding and other forms of bleeding. These include minor external injuries and hemorrhage. Pregnant women are therefore advised to stay away from this herb, since it might cause a miscarriage. Talk to your doctor, before you think of messing with it. Using this herb for bath helps with sciatica, bone and joint problems. Don’t use Yarrow if you are pregnant, epileptic and hypersensitive.
This Plant’s tea contains a lot of spasmolytic substance which helps to reduce menstrual cramps problems and amenorrhea. Its benefits are almost endless. As a general rule, caution should be taken, before you take any herbs. Be sure it’s good for you, else find out from your doctor. Just like everything in life, each individual is different.
Its risk is very minimal and possibly try it in small dosage, till you’re sure it is good for your. You don’t take something that is supposed to boost your health, and only to end up in the hospital. Perspiration goes with dehydration, so always remember to get yourself hydrated when taking yarrow.
Saturday, July 09, 2011
LAZY DAISY SATURDAY CHEER
LAZY DAISY SATURDAY CHEER
Daisies in the garden always look so bright and cheerful!
Have a lovely and cheerful weekend everyone!...:)
Thursday, July 07, 2011
ANOTHER YELLOW GOLD LILY VARIETY
ANOTHER YELLOW GOLD LILY VARIETY
This one is different than the one that bloomed last week.....a more lemony yellow with spots in the throat.
ANOTHER LOVELY LILY IN MY GARDEN
ANOTHER LOVELY LILY IN MY GARDEN
This one is different than the one that bloomed last week.....a more lemony yellow with spots in the throat.
LILIES AND LONELY GERANIUM
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LILIES AND LONELY GERANIUM
This photo reminded me of this song. Is anyone old enough here to remember it???...:) :)
I'M A LONELY LITTLE PETUNIA IN AN ONION PATCH
The Happy Gang
Of all the saddest words
That I have ever heard
The saddest is the story
Told me by a bird
He had spent about and hour
Chatting with a flower
and here Ãs the tale the flower told
I'm a lonely little petunia in an onion patch,
an onion patch, an onion patch
I'm a lonely little petunia in an onion patch
and all I do is cry all day
Boo hoo, boo hoo
The air Ãs so strong it takes my breath away
I'm a lonely little petunia in an onion patch,
oh won't you come and play with me
Who put me in this bed?
I'll bet his face is red
I call him down with every teardrop that I shed
If I only had him here
I'd take him by the ear
And make him share my misery
I'm a lonely little petunia in an onion patch,
an onion patch, an onion patch
I'm a lonely little petunia in an onion patch
and all I do is cry all day
Boo hoo, boo hoo
The air Ãs so strong it takes my breath away
(Feee-you!)
I'm a lonely little petunia in an onion patch,
oh won't you come and play with me
WATERY TULIPS PAINTING
WATERY TULIPS PAINTING
This is truly a WATER color!
Lots of water & WATERCOLOR !!!!
Tuesday, July 05, 2011
MOMS CREATION
MOMS CREATION
My mom made this when she was in High School. She signed it and dated it 1934 on the back.
It hung on the wall in our home and I admired it all my childhood years, and I still love the charm of it.
She gave it to me a few years ago.
Mom was 93 last week.
It is simply a piece of glass, and painted figures using black paint. The ''frame'' is just black tape.
I am happy to have it and it will go to my granddaughter soon I think...:).....:) I have too much ''stuff''.!!
Try as I may, I could not get the bright spot in the middle of the photo out...that is only there in the photo.
Monday, July 04, 2011
FOURTH OF JULY SKY...6...A.M.
FOURTH OF JULY SKY...6...A.M.
Almost Red, White, and Blue!!!
From my window.
Sunday, July 03, 2011
PINK RUFFLED TULIP
PINK RUFFLED TULIP
I took a photo of this tulip a few months ago, and tried to paint it. I was unhappy with it so I threw it in my reject bin.
Today I decided to play with it more...and I do mean play!!!
There are all sorts of media in this...first I prepped the paper with Gesso applied with a palette knife. After drying I used Ink, Watercolor, Wax Water soluble crayons, and even some metallic ink...just about anything handy...:) :) :)
It was fun, fun, fun!!!!
GOLDEN LILY BUNCH...HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY!
GOLDEN LILY BUNCH...HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY!
No editing...cropping only.
Opening in my garden today!...:)
THIS LILY MAKES ME THINK OF THE LITTLE IMPERFECTIONS OF LIFE THAT WE OFTEN CONCENTRATE ON...RATHER THAN ENJOYING THE OVERALL BEAUTY OF IT ALL...:)
See note...:)
GOLDEN LILY
GOLDEN LILY
No editing...cropping only.
Opening in my garden today!...:)
THIS LILY MAKES ME THINK OF THE LITTLE IMPERFECTIONS OF LIFE THAT WE OFTEN CONCENTRATE ON...RATHER THAN ENJOYING THE OVERALL BEAUTY OF IT ALL...:)
See note...:)
Saturday, July 02, 2011
CONEFLOWERS WITH BACKGROUND
CONEFLOWERS WITH BACKGROUND
Occasionally a painting keeps me awake at night.
I couldn't wait to get up this morning and ''tweak'' my previous painting!
This is the same painting with added background and tweaking.
A little Acrylic added to the Ink and Watercolor.
Friday, July 01, 2011
A RHODODENDRON MEMORY
A RHODODENDRON MEMORY
During the months of April, May and June, along the Oregon coast, especially in the Florence area, the roadsides are lined with forests, with beautiful natural Rhododendrons at the base of the trees all in bloom. It is quite a delight to drive for miles with all of this pink and green splendor! The city of Florence even has a Rhododendron Festival usually scheduled during the middle of May when they are all in full bloom.
In the six years I lived there I took many drives all around the area and I miss the beauty of them blanketing the forests.
SUNRISE & STORM CLOUDS
SUNRISE & STORM CLOUDS
We are to have storms again today...I wish the rest of the country was getting some of this too.
The rain has been off and on just enough so that I have not had to water the garden yet this year!
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