Contemporary Realism

White Waterlily

2012-02-14T19:55:00.003-05:00

"White Waterlily"

9" x 6" ~ Watercolor on Paper

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Summer Blossoms Instructional Watercolor DVD

2012-02-11T14:15:00.002-05:00

Introducing my latest dvd, Summer Blossoms. The much anticipated "sequel" to Spring Blossoms. DVD ships March 5th.

Click here for purchase information.

Summer White Petunias

2012-02-10T22:41:00.003-05:00

"Summer White Petunias"
10" x 10" ~ Watercolor on Paper

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Summer Morning

2012-02-07T23:12:00.005-05:00

"Summer Morning"
9" x 6" ~ Watercolor on Paper

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We have had an extremely mild winter here in the Midwest. Mostly 40's and almost no snow. But we're still day dreaming about Summer Mornings....enjoy.

Caramel & White Iris

2012-02-04T19:41:00.004-05:00

"Caramel & White Iris"
8" x 8" ~ Watercolor on Paper

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White Peony

2012-02-03T21:12:00.005-05:00

"White Peony"
40" x 25" ~ Watercolor on Paper

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I love this piece so much, and have done a similar one smaller. But sometimes I need to challenge myself and paint large and very horizontal. I love doing the white flowers with delicate shades of Cobalt. Offset by the rich greens of the leaves and stems. It's a quite striking piece. Enjoy.

Spring Tulips

2012-02-02T21:12:00.003-05:00

"Spring Tulips"
7" x 10" ~ Watercolor on Paper

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My watercolor painting in anxious anticipation of things to come....:-) A great dvd with instruction on painting tulips is My Favorite Things Volume 1.

Yellow Day Lily

2012-01-31T08:02:00.005-05:00

"Yellow Day Lily"
7" x 8" ~ Watercolor on Paper

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Rich color. I love the richness you can get with glazing watercolors. The yellow really 'pops' against the spring greens. Here is a nice dvd that will show you instruction on glazing a day lily: My Favorite Things Volume 2.

Peony in the Garden

2012-01-29T14:25:00.005-05:00

"Peony in the Garden"
8" x 8" ~ Watercolor on Paper

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We are having snow all day today...so in this painting I'm reminiscing of warm summer days in the garden...:-)

Thorn's first week in his new cart.

2012-01-28T15:40:00.002-05:00

Click here to see clips of Thorn's first week in his new cart.

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Waterlily with Yellow Center

2012-01-27T19:27:00.001-05:00

"Waterlily with Yellow Center"
8" x 6" ~ Watercolor on Paper

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Still Life with Daffodils

2012-01-25T13:39:00.004-05:00

"Still Life with Daffodils"
7.5" x 11" ~ Watercolor on Paper

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Another one of my quaint still lifes. This one with a touch of spring. Love, love, love the vase.

Hollyhock Garden & Thorn Updates

2012-01-20T17:28:00.007-05:00

"Hollyhock Garden"
8" x 8" ~ Watercolor on Paper

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This watercolor of some Hollyhocks is full of sunshine. I love all of the shadows and play of light throughout the blossoms. Very happy and very Pink.

I found out today that the Blick Art Supply ad featuring my painting will be on the back cover of "Watercolor Magazine" in the spring. I am thrilled beyond belief.

And the best news, Thorn had the trial run for his new cart today. It was a huge success! Below is a photo. There is more info on Thorn's Blog: The Adventures of Th orn.

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Rest Stop

2012-01-16T15:48:00.008-05:00

"Rest Stop"
7" x 7" ~ Watercolor on Paper

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Continuing on with another Butterfly Watercolor. This one was so colorful, I decided it could withstand an even brighter background. Lots of color on an otherwise gray day in the Midwest.

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Sugar!

2012-01-13T23:29:00.004-05:00

"Sugar!"
7" x 7" ~ Watercolor on Paper

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Updates

2012-01-12T16:16:00.004-05:00

All of the Cherries & Crystal dvds have been shipped. Yeah! Most will receive them this week, except international.

And, wonderful news, Thorn's cart has been ordered and will arrive next week. He is giddy with excitement. Keep updated on Thorn's progress with his cart on his blog: The Adventures of Thorn.

It's back to painting for me. We're expecting a snow storm tonight and tomorrow. So the boys and I will be huddled inside thinking about butterflies. Stay tuned...:-)

Pink Gladiola

2012-01-06T17:59:00.007-05:00

"Pink Gladiola"
10" x 10" ~ Watercolor on Paper
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This watercolor is a little larger. I love doing larger pieces. They are so dramatic. I'm hoping to do some really large (full size sheets and larger) pieces this year to enter in competitions. I miss doing that. My latest dvd Cherries & Crystal will ship next week. Thank you to all that pre-ordered. It's a very nice dvd of just painting, painting and more painting. As usual it's packed full of information and useful tips on smooth backgrounds, cherries and crystal.

Pears and Lace

2012-01-05T09:11:00.007-05:00

"Pears and Lace"
5" x 8" ~ Watercolor on Paper

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Featured artists

2012-01-04T07:43:00.007-05:00

Starting off the new year featuring artists that have painted pieces through my instructional dvd's. (I love to get these.) They are all so lovely! Thank you for sharing them with me. High praise to all of you for the hard work you've put into them. Keep up the great work ladies!!

Stella Zhang

Sharon Judkins

Cheryl Bryan

Stella Zhang

Beth Fox

Barbara Harness

Susie Davis

Still Life with Blue Vase

2012-01-02T15:36:00.008-05:00

"Still Life with Blue Vase"
8" x 14.5" ~ Watercolor on Paper

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The first painting for 2012. Working with something a little different, natural lighting. Love, love, love the window reflections in the blue vase. Love the soft cast shadows on the background. The piece has an overall softer feeling. I guess I'm embracing my softer side for the new year...:-)

Happy New Years

2011-12-31T19:41:00.010-05:00

I wanted to take a few minutes to thank everyone for their support of my paintings and my blog over the past year. I am very blessed that people like what I do. Also, I read and appreciate every comment I receive. I sometimes don't have time to acknowledge every one, but I appreciate the time you take to write them. Thank you.

I also want to thank all of the people who have showed care and concern for Thorn. That means a lot to me. It's been a difficult year adjusting to the fact that he has DM. I can see his decline and think we are getting close to ordering the mobility cart. Thorn will have a new blog that will follow his adventures when he does get his cart. I thought that way all the people who helped us could follow his progress. Here is the link: The Adventures of Thorn.

I wish everyone, worldwide, a Happy & Healthy New Year.

Milk Weed Pod - Instructional Watercolor DVD

2011-12-30T09:59:00.008-05:00

The DVD ships around January 20th.

Click here for more information about the dvd.

Pink Orchids

2011-12-28T23:35:00.005-05:00

"Pink Orchids"

9" x 7" ~ Watercolor on Paper

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Red & White Dahlia

2011-12-27T19:15:00.006-05:00

"Red & White Dahlia"

6.5" x 7.5" ~ Watercolor on Paper

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Doing lots of red lately for some reason. The Dahlia is a lovely, but very time intensive flower, with petal upon petal upon petal... But it's well worth all of the time involved. They always turn out so pretty. I used mainly Cadmium Red Medium & Quinacridone Red.

Cherries & Crystal Instructional Watercolor DVD

2011-12-26T20:11:00.008-05:00

The painting is Sold

Click here for more DVD information.

Merry Christmas

2011-12-24T12:40:00.009-05:00

Peace, Love & Joy
to you today...
and throughout the year.

Pink Poinsettia

2011-12-22T17:10:00.007-05:00

"Pink Poinsettia"

9" x 5" ~ Watercolor on Paper

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Another seasonal offering. The "Cherries & Crystal Instructional Watercolor DVD" ships on January 9th. Click here for information.

Still Life with Irises & Pears - Watercolor

2011-12-21T21:10:00.008-05:00

"Still Life with Irises & Pears"
22" x 30" ~ Watercolor on Paper

Found out yesterday that one of my watercolor paintings will be in a full page ad for Blick Art Materials. It will be out in the Spring publications...this makes Watercolor Girl happy.

Soft Yellow Rose

2011-12-21T00:05:00.006-05:00

"Soft Yellow Rose"

7" x 7" ~ Watercolor on Paper

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Sunlit Garden Rose

2011-12-19T19:04:00.005-05:00

"Sunlit Garden Rose"

5" x 8" ~ Watercolor on Paper

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Well, only a couple more days till the shortest day of the year....which means the days start getting longer again. Hallelujah! This getting dark at 4:30 stuff is too much for me. So I thought I'd do a garden Rose with lots of sunshine.

Milk Weed Pod - Instructional Watercolor DVD

2011-12-18T09:31:00.005-05:00

Milk Weed Pod
Instructional Watercolor DVD

I've added a few things to this dvd including:
A special separate section on

painting this grouping of the seed pod "silks".

Click here for purchase information

Cherries & Crystal (Watercolor & Instructional Watercolor DVD)

2011-12-14T20:36:00.010-05:00

"Cherries & Crystal"

8" x 10" ~ Watercolor on paper

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Click here for instructional watercolor dvd information.

Love the challenge and the finished result of painting both Cherries & Crystal. It's always very rewarding for me. The Cherries are luscious and the Crystal is luxurious...enjoy.

Coming Soon....

2011-12-14T14:10:00.003-05:00

I'm working on a still life with Cherries and Crystal
in watercolor...
will post it either tonight or tomorrow...
Stay Tuned.

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The Orchid

2011-12-11T10:39:00.008-05:00

"The Orchid"

7.5" x 9" ~ Watercolor on Paper

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I've really been loving the backgrounds on the last couple of pieces. Working on the dark and dramatic with that "glow". That hint of a color that are very faint, but add so much. (I work with glaze upon glaze upon glaze to achieve that effect.) The flowers are so enhanced by these backgrounds...it makes my very dramatic Orchid even more lush. Enjoy!

I do have the special dvd on how to paint the luscious Orchid. Click here for more information.

Yellow Rose

2011-12-10T09:02:00.003-05:00

"Yellow Rose"
9" x 7" ~ Watercolor on Paper

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Southern Magnolia

2011-12-08T16:38:00.003-05:00

"Southern Magnolia"

8" x 6" ~ Watercolor on Paper

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A Christmas Bauble

2011-12-07T09:31:00.004-05:00

"A Christmas Bauble"

6.5" x 9" ~ Watercolor on Paper

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I've never painted one of these ornaments before. But, I thought that I love to paint glass with all the reflections so this should be fun...and it was lots of fun...hope you like it.

Still Life with Pink Lily

2011-12-05T19:43:00.005-05:00

"Still Life with Pink Lily"

7.5" x 9" ~ Watercolor on Paper

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My Love of the Pink Flower continues....♥

Red Poinsettia

2011-12-03T17:24:00.003-05:00

"Red Poinsettia"

8" x 6" ~ Watercolor on Paper

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Well, it's December, so I thought I'd roll out a Poinsettia. I got out some big brushes for nice smooth washes, and the Cadmium Red for lots of punch. Enjoy!

Freckle Face

2011-11-30T20:26:00.007-05:00

"Freckle Face"

9" x 6.5" ~ Watercolor on Paper

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Strawberry with Leaves

2011-11-29T20:09:00.003-05:00

"Strawberry with Leaves"
5.25" x 9" ~ Watercolor on Paper

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For the Strawberry I went with mostly Poppy and Gamboge to bring out the bright red, ripe color. I liked the drama of this piece. The very dark background accenting the stem and really making the Strawberry "pop". Love those dark backgrounds.

For information on painting a Strawberry in watercolor, I cover it all in this dvd: My Favorite Things - Volume 1.

The Garden Queen

2011-11-27T14:09:00.004-05:00

"The Garden Queen"

8" x 6" ~ Watercolor on Paper

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A Spring Day in the Garden

2011-11-26T16:18:00.005-05:00

"A Spring Day in the Garden"

6" x 8.5" ~ Watercolor on Paper

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I was in the mood to paint something light and cheery. Now that the flowers are all gone, all the trees are bare and we haven't seen much of Mr. Sunshine, the boys and I needed something to brighten our day... Hope it brightens your day too! ♥

Red Sunlit Begonia

2011-11-25T12:07:00.004-05:00

"Red Sunlit Begonia"

4.5" x 9" ~ Watercolor on Paper

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Milk Weed Pod II

2011-11-23T14:48:00.011-05:00

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A is for Red Delicious (Apple...:-)

2011-11-19T10:00:00.003-05:00

"A is for Red Delicious...(Apple :-)"

7" x 5" ~ Oil on Hardboard

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Rose Pinwheel

2011-11-17T16:01:00.003-05:00

"Rose Pinwheel"

4" x 4" ~ Oil on Cradled Hardboard

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This oil painting is on Cradled Hardboard, so it doesn't require framing. I loved getting into the heart of the Rose. This one is on the "Cabbage Rose" side, very bulbous. Similar to those of the Victorian era.

The dvd that would best be suited for painting an oil would either be "Iris in Glass" or "Tulips in Red Vase". Both offer indepth instruction on flowers in oil.

Pink Rose in Morning Light

2011-11-14T22:45:00.004-05:00

"Pink Rose in Morning Light"

6" x 9" ~ Watercolor on Paper

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The best dvd for painting a Rose with a soft background..."Ruffles", from my Instructional DVD page.

The Queen on her Throne

2011-11-11T15:44:00.004-05:00

"The Queen on her Throne"

6.5" x 7.5" ~ Watercolor on Paper

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I loved this Butterfly, sitting on her throne of flowers. I'm not sure of the variety of flower, but I'm leaning toward some type of Phlox. Because of all the intricacies of both the flower and her majesty, Ms. Butterfly, this piece took forever. But it is complete and Watercolor Girl is quite pleased...:-)

The dvd that is a wonderful study on painting a Butterfly is "My Favorite Things - Volume 2", found on my Instructional DVD's page.

Pink Orchid Botanical

2011-11-09T15:40:00.003-05:00

"Pink Orchid Botanical"

10" x 7" ~ Watercolor on Paper

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Orchids are brimming with all kinds of unique details. Stripes and speckles. And really beautiful intense colors. Each variety diverse in it's own extraordinary way.

The best dvd for painting Orchids in watercolor...."The Orchid".

Dancing in the Moonlight

2011-11-07T23:14:00.004-05:00

"Dancing in the Moonlight"

7" x 9.5" ~ Watercolor on Paper

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Loved the lighting on this Iris. Late day, twilight. My favorite time of day...:-)

People ask about the different dvd's and which one to get for a particular painting. I think I'll start adding the best dvd you'll need to paint the particular subject that I've painted in my Daily Paintings. For today's painting "Morning Light" would be a good choice. Soft focus background techniques and painting the anatomy of an Iris.

Tropical Glad

2011-11-01T23:23:00.005-04:00

"Tropical Glad"

7" x 7" ~ Watercolor on Paper

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I loved the 'extreme' color of this Gladiola. Bright reds and yellows. Very tropical on these cloudy fall days...:-)

Updates...on everything! :-)

2011-10-30T09:20:00.006-04:00

**Special Update**
Thorn's Cart has been funded!!
A special "Thank You" to the generosity of all of Thorn's Angels. It means so much to us. To read more about it Click Here.
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Last week was a very busy week here in the studio. Lots of painting and shipping. I have also been finishing up and shipping the latest dvd; Dark, Dramatic & Delicate. Everyone should receive those and any purchased art, this week. Then it's back to painting....yeah!

Soon I will let you know about a solo show that my watercolors will be in in the Spring...I am very excited. I promise to share soon...stay tuned.

Check out my Vintage Art page, I have added a couple of pieces.
Remember the gift giving season is right around the corner...:-)

The Last Supper

2011-10-28T08:13:00.004-04:00

"The Last Supper"

6.5" x 8" ~ Watercolor on Paper

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The last supper of the season before all of the flowers and butterfly's are gone and the winter weather sets in. We'll miss you Mr. Butterfly...till next year.

Last Light - Lake Michigan

2011-10-24T14:21:00.003-04:00

"Last Light - Lake Michigan"

7" x 5" ~ Oil on Hardboard

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The reference for this photo came from our trip to Lake Michigan a couple of weeks ago. Still very nice weather. Unusually nice for October in the Midwest. The sunset was quite spectacular. A nice low cloud bank allowed for intense colors. We enjoyed that day immensely!

Iris - Shades of Purple

2011-10-23T09:36:00.004-04:00

"Iris - Shades of Purple"

7" x 9" ~ Watercolor on Paper

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Deep, rich and intense color...and yes, every shade of purple...:-)

Cattails & Reeds

2011-10-19T17:09:00.005-04:00

"Cattails & Reeds"

6" x 9" ~ Watercolor on Paper

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Another installation in my Wild Flower paintings. This one was fun to design from the graphic point of view. With the limited number of Reeds I wanted to include, I wanted an interesting intertwining so there were cool cast shadows. I have one more Wild Flower painting in mind, but I'm not sure if the heavy rains we're getting today and tomorrow might ruin that idea...stay tuned.

Four Apples Seeds

2011-10-17T17:27:00.006-04:00

"Four Apple Seeds"

8.5" x 7" ~ Watercolor on Paper

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Vintage Art

2011-10-14T18:31:00.007-04:00

I have added a new "tab" to my blog called Vintage Art. These are older, beautiful pieces of art that need their "forever homes". Click here for the Vintage Art tab.

Thank you to everyone who has contributed to Thorn's Cart. I love my boys so, it means the world to me that you would help us. We're about half way there...:-)

Thorn and his bumper.

Milk Weed Pod - Watercolor

2011-10-13T18:47:00.008-04:00

"Milk Weed Pod"

7" x 7" ~ Watercolor on Paper

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Another one of the wild flowers from St. Patricks' County Park. I have always admired the wispy seed pods but have never painted them. The little seeds are light as a feather, as they catch the brisk fall winds and get carried off to their new homes. This is a bit different then my usual...hope you like it.

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Bee Balm & Laser Treatments

2011-10-11T17:43:00.004-04:00

"Bee Balm"

5" x 7" ~ Oil on Hardboard

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I found these Bee Balm blossoms at my county park. They are another fall flower. So pretty and delicate with all of the tiny shoots and even tinier shoots above that. A nice touch of wild flower color this late in the season.

I have posted a "Donate Now" button in the right column of my blog for help with Thorn's Cart. Thank you to all of the people who have contributed so far, both through the "Donate Now" site and privately. It is heartfelt. I love my boys and I want Thorn to be with us as long as possible. If you click on the "Donate Now" button, it will direct you to a page to read about Thorn's Cart. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. ♥ Thorn has been going through Laser Treatments for the past couple of months. This is a relatively new treatment to help with nerve regeneration in the spine. Below are a couple of the pictures of the boys at the vet today, looking totally cool in their goggles. Don't you think? You're probably asking why Brier is there...because we travel as a unit, the three of us. And I think Thorn feels better with his brother by his side. ♥

Thorn and Brier at Laser Treatment.

Brier looking cool in his Goggles.

Fall Grasses

2011-10-07T20:23:00.011-04:00

"Fall Grasses"

6" x 6" ~ Oil on Hardboard

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Potted Petunias

2011-10-06T17:52:00.004-04:00

"Potted Petunias"

8" x 6" ~ Watercolor on Paper

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Doing a late season watercolor of some late season Petunias. This was a chance to enjoy the natural "effects" of watercolor, with the shadows areas on the white flowers. We (the Petunias and I) are enjoying this beautiful weather for October here in the Midwest. 70's and sunny...can't beat it! Maybe a lake day is in our future....:-) (The boys and I, not the Petunias...lol)

Dark, Dramatic & Delicate Instructional Watercolor DVD

2011-10-03T21:25:00.011-04:00

"Dark, Dramatic & Delicate"

7" x 9" ~ Watercolor on Paper

The painting has been sold.

I have also filmed the painting of this watercolor. I wanted to release it as a dvd because I thought it covered several "problem" areas encountered by watercolor painters. If you'd like more information about this dvd, Click Here.
I will edit and ship it by October 28th.

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Pink Rose Up Close

2011-10-01T21:18:00.001-04:00

"Pink Rose Up Close"

8" x 6" ~ Watercolor on Paper

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Purple Magnolia & Thorn Updates

2011-09-30T19:55:00.007-04:00

"Purple Magnolia"

8" x 6" ~ Watercolor on Paper

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Just wanted to give you a quick update on my Thorn, as people have asked how he is doing with his Degenerative Myelopathy. We spent a day last weekend building a ramp to make it easier for him to go inside and outside. It's the best ramp ever! Extremely sturdy with plush carpeting so he won't slip. The boys are used to doing agility training, so this idea of "walking up a ramp" was pretty easy to adjust to...for both of them. Brier loves it too. It's a lots of fun. Brier tends to leave his bun-bun men (stuffed animals) sitting on the ramp, but I watch over it all to make sure the ramp doesn't get too crowded. :-) Getting the ramp done was a huge step in case he needs to go into a cart to help him get around. I can see the decline in my sweet Thorn, which is very difficult. He's such a good boy. The odd thing is he seems almost unaffected by the DM when he's running. But when he's walking slow, he stumbles, his back feet cross and sometimes he falls. But, we're still trying to go walking everyday and going to the beach when we can, depending on how he feels....

Thank you for your continued thoughts and concern for him...

♥

Coke with Gradation

2011-09-29T15:18:00.003-04:00

"Coke with Gradation"

8" x 6" ~ Watercolor on Paper

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More fun with my background gradations. The warm tones of the background are a nice compliment to the warm tones of the label and the Coke itself....Enjoy!

Pink Rose with Gradation

2011-09-26T21:31:00.005-04:00

"Pink Rose with Gradation"

6" x 8" ~ Watercolor on Paper

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It's fun playing with the backgrounds...this one used a nice gradation from black, to a touch of black mixed with some of the Quins used for the Rose itself. Tying the entire piece together.

Grape Harvest

2011-09-25T09:17:00.005-04:00

"Grape Harvest"

8.5" x 5.5" ~ Watercolor on Paper

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I wanted to pay special attention to these grapes to keep their powdery white film (bloom) in place. As well as giving them an inner glow and plumpness. Those leaves really caught some nice backlight too! Hope you like them....:-)

Still Life with Peach Lily in Glass

2011-09-21T18:49:00.004-04:00

"Still Life with Peach Lily in Glass"

8.5" x 6.5" ~ Watercolor on Paper

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Have you noticed that I love doing glass? Went with a nice complimentary blue for the background. A Cobalt and Lamp Black mix. For the Peach Lily I wanted to 'up the brilliance factor' by mixing a touch of Opera with the Gamboge. It adds just a bit more zip!

Canning Pears - Watercolor

2011-09-16T19:54:00.005-04:00

"Canning Pears"

8" x 8" ~ Watercolor on Paper

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Serenity

2011-09-13T19:06:00.006-04:00

"Serenity"

7" x 5" ~ Oil on Hardboard

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The boys (my German Shepherds) and I were walking at Notre Dame last week, around the lakes. It was late in the day and there were two Swans in the water soaking in all that sunshine. They were beautiful. Their feathers absorbing all of the soft sunset colors around them. ~~ Then we high-tailed it out of there before they came on shore and chased us down like they usually do. YIKES! Yes they are beautiful, but boy are they mean.

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Life, Love and Peace

2011-09-11T00:26:00.004-04:00

"Life, Love & Peace"

5.5" x 14" ~ Watercolor on Paper

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On this day of remembrance,
we celebrate Life, Love & Peace.

♥

White Daisys - Watercolor

2011-09-08T19:55:00.003-04:00

"White Daisys"

8" x 6" ~ Watercolor on Paper

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Zinnia Zenith - Watercolor

2011-09-04T13:53:00.005-04:00

"Zinnia Zenith"

8" x 8" ~ Watercolor on Paper

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Oh, I love to do these little "abstracts". But OMG (Oh My Goodness) the time with all of these little Zinnia petals. Each delicate wash. Making sure each petal is the right value compared to the petal next to it. But it's so pretty...:-)

There has been an overwhelming demand for the latest dvd "Pet Portraits" so they will be shipping on Tuesday.

Guest Artist: Cheryl Bryan

2011-09-01T13:44:00.004-04:00

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Cheryl completed this still life after studying my "Sterling, Crystal & Glass Instructional Watercolor DVD". It's a beautiful piece. I love the very delicate lace cloth. The way the cherries really "pop" from the page and how she has chosen to put black behind the cherry stems and the top of the crystal bowl to really make it a striking graphic element.

Cheryl has a great style all her own. People use my dvd's for technique and then add their own twist. Keep up the great painting Cheryl!! Cheryl is from Texas. She doesn't have a blog of her own yet, but maybe soon, to share her great work with everyone...♥

Soft Pink Peony - Watercolor

2011-08-29T17:33:00.003-04:00

"Soft Pink Peony"

10" x 7" ~ Watercolor on Paper

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I love the way this Peony falls so much. The delicate petals cascading. I had painted it before smaller, but wanted to give it more glory in a larger format...

Cherry Coke - Oil

2011-08-28T14:05:00.011-04:00

"Cherry Coke"

5" x 7" ~ Oil on Hardboard

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Coming Soon....

2011-08-27T15:00:00.004-04:00

Hmmm...

What would taste good?

"Cherry Coke"

Me Likey!

Stay Tuned...

Last Light, Yellow Rose - Oil

2011-08-25T15:12:00.003-04:00

"Last Light, Yellow Rose"

6" x 6" ~ Oil on Hardboard

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Sky Apple - Oil

2011-08-22T21:08:00.003-04:00

"Sky Apple"

6" x 6" ~ Oil on Hardboard

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Continuing on with my fruit theme...this one in it's natural habitat...:-)

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Ladies Lunching...Alfresco

2011-08-19T18:57:00.009-04:00

"Ladies Lunching...Alfresco"

7" x 5" ~ Oil on Hardboard

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Well, you know of my love for the Pear People.
We've added a bit of whimsy to this piece,
as the Ladies Lunch on a bright, sunny day.
We're closing in on fall,
so we must get in as much outdoor dining as possible...:-)

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Pink Iris in Glass - Oil

2011-08-17T14:57:00.006-04:00

"Pink Iris in Glass"

6" x 6" ~ Oil on Hardboard

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Sorry I've been somewhat sporadic in my postings as of late. We've been going through a lot with my GSD, Thorn. I have him going through a new kind of therapy in the hopes of helping with his Degenerative Myelopathy. Hoping and praying that it will help him. I love him so. And during this time I found it really doesn't do him or me any good to sit and mope. So...I'm back. Losing myself in my paintings. My art helps me go to a different place, where things are all roses...or in this case...irises.
Enjoy this piece...I was extremely pleased.

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Pinky! - Watercolor on Paper

2011-08-13T21:20:00.004-04:00

"Pinky!"

7" x 10" ~ Watercolor on Paper

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Pet Portraits - Instructional Watercolor DVD

2011-08-10T16:42:00.000-04:00

Very busy in the studio lately. Finishing up on some commissions. Finished recording my latest dvd, "Pet Portraits". Beings that Christmas time is just around the corner, and we all do Pet Portraits as gifts...a lot of artists have asked me about the process of painting Pet Portraits, both from the artistic side and the business side. This dvd covers everything. See the full description on my "Instructional DVD Page". I still have all the editing to do, but I will be shipping this one around September 2. (I am offering "free shipping" for a limited time...:-)

I also have a new oil "The Visitor" that I'll post later today...

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The Visitor - Oil

2011-08-10T16:41:00.007-04:00

"The Visitor"

6" x 6" ~ Oil on Hardboard

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The magnificent Swallowtail pays a visit to the Coneflowers.
It's Summertime in the garden...:-)

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Summer Glow Rose - Oil

2011-08-02T16:34:00.006-04:00

"Summer Glow Rose"

4" x 4" ~ Oil on Hardboard

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Another charmer from my garden. These hot, sunny summer days are good for something... Turning out beautiful blooms. You just can't beat the Rose blossom. So lovely. And dare I say that each blossom is so perfect. :-)

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Strawberry Cup Cake - Oil

2011-07-30T12:56:00.005-04:00

"Strawberry Cup Cake"

7" x 5" ~ Oil on Hardboard

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Sometimes I just can't help myself...
The desire to paint lace and fine china has to be satisfied. So the end result is a very lovely, very feminine painting. A delicate, yet very intricate backdrop for the headliners - red, ripe and juicy strawberries.
Delightful!

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New Painting....

2011-07-29T10:01:00.003-04:00

I'm working on a very sweet, feminine painting.

"Strawberry Cup Cake"

(It's not what you think...:-)
Will post either tonight or tomorrow.
Stay Tuned...:-)

Flirty Girl - Watercolor

2011-07-25T20:47:00.003-04:00

"Flirty Girl"

7" x 9" ~ Watercolor on Paper

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I think you'll notice by the slight slant that this Iris has some attitude. In this very beautiful flirty dress she's ready to take on the town. I put darker blues (cobalts) in the background, and softer shades for the petals.

I'm also working on a new dvd about Pet Portraiture. I'll announce that release soon...stay tuned.

Shy Rose II - Watercolor

2011-07-23T15:03:00.005-04:00

"Shy Rose II"

7" x 6" ~ Watercolor on Paper

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It was time for a watercolor today.
You wouldn't think that as beautiful as Rose's are
that they would be shy....
but sometimes they are....:-)

Cottony Clouds

2011-07-22T19:05:00.008-04:00

"Cottony Clouds"

7" x 5" ~ Oil on Hardboard

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What do you do when it's too hot to go to the beach?
It's been close to 100 degrees for the past 7 days. Too hot for me or my Black German Shepherds to go to the beach. So, we have to stay inside and get cabin fever, or... You paint a picture of your favorite spot, and pretend you're there. :-) So the last few days, I've had my favorite radio station on, the WDRV out of Chicago. Been sipping my favorite beverage, Diet Coca-Cola (Caffeine Free). And sitting in the sand at Lake Michigan, under a beautiful sky of cottony clouds. I may stay here forever...:-)

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Applesauce!

2011-07-20T20:04:00.013-04:00

"Applesauce!"

6" x 6" ~ Oil on Hardboard

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Applesauce... or soon to be applesauce! This is my mom's Foley Food Mill that she used to make applesauce. Lots of work, but the best applesauce ever! I love the look of all the old "appliances". Slightly distressed, but that's what gives it character. And, of course, we love the red apple reflections. And, the cast shadow of the strainer on the tabletop. Cool!

Guest Artist: Shawna Lampi-Legaree

2011-07-13T09:33:00.003-04:00

Shawna Lampi-Legaree sent me a photo of this watercolor she did from my dvd Ruffles! Very nice work Shawna! She has a background in textile art. Doing a lot of work with quilting. They are both unique and beautiful. Shawna lives in Canada's beautiful Northwest Territories.

Stop by her blog and say "hi":
http://dancingravenstudio.wordpress.com/

Or visit her web site about her recent textile show:
http://www.dancingravenstudio.ca/index.html

Cherries in Crystal Bowl

2011-07-12T09:52:00.006-04:00

"Cherries in Crystal Bowl"

6" x 6" ~ Oil on Hardboard

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I am so pleased with this piece. I love the huge graphic element that the cherries play against the neutral gray. They really "Pop". (Upon looking over my blog I find I paint a lot of red's. I didn't realize how often. But they're pretty and possess a lot of "punch".) The crystal bowl in this piece took time. Lots of intricate detail to make the cut-glass real. Artist Girl is very happy today!

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New Painting....

2011-07-11T14:35:00.002-04:00

I'm working on finishing up a new oil painting today that I'm pretty excited about and really happy with the progress. It's a still life of cherries and a cut-glass crystal bowl. I'll post it either tonight or tomorrow...stay tuned....:-)

A Star is Born....My Rose Garden

2011-07-08T23:23:00.004-04:00

"A Star is Born...My Rose Garden"

6" x 6" ~ Oil on Hardboard

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Baby Apples - Watercolor

2011-07-03T14:33:00.006-04:00

"Baby Apples"

8" x 8" ~ Watercolor on Paper

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These were the cutest little baby apples ever! Maybe they will be revisited later when they are "all grown up".

Wash Day for Harriett - Oil

2011-06-29T16:47:00.008-04:00

"Wash Day for Harriett"

6" x 6" ~ Oil on Hardboard

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The Pear People Saga continues...
After washing her lingerie,
Harriett stood nude and cold by the washboard....:-)

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Red Velvet - Oil

2011-06-28T15:14:00.002-04:00

"Red Velvet"

4" x 4" ~ Oil on Hardboard

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