FOUR GENERATIONS OF BEAUTY....

Went on a short trip to Hyde Park, Utah with my buddy (Jeannie, the great grandma) to visit her daughter (Helen, the Grandma), and her daughter (Sienna, the mom), and her daughter (Kate Elizabeth, the cute one).....What fun seeing old friends and particually the beautiful, as well as GOOD, baby... Helped decorate the tree; many years since I did that... Hoping they have a wonderful Holiday Season and 2010, as well.....

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HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO YOU, TOO

SINGING FOR LUCK...Watercolor

Am thinking of using this painting for our greeting card. Some cultures consided cranes a lucky omen.... Hope my family and friends have luck and peace this Season...

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SYMPATHY CARD...Watercolor

FINALLY....Got to paint on Thursday...Although it wasn't this card... After a few touch up's, I used it for a sympathy card. A friend just lost her daughter...Sadness...

Soon I will be posting some other work, I hope..Thanks for checking...

FALL HARVEST...Watercolor

Have had a couple weeks without painting...Finished this still life and am pleased with the outcome...For dinner this evening we had the "turban" squash... It was Yummy... Wishing anyone looking a Happy Autumn and Halloween...

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VIRTUAL PAINTOUT...Belfast, Northern Ireland

Finally have something to post...Tipically,Thursday paint day was fun. The Virtual Paintout this month is in Belfast, Northend Ireland.. Anyone following the blog will know that using the Google Map, one has to find and paint a picture of the city.. I guess with a stronger iminagition, it wouldn't take me sooooo long to find something paintable.. Anyway, it is a challange..Thanks for checking...

Address: Falls Rd / Waterford St

TEEPEE JEWELRY MAKING SEMINAR

Spent 4 days playing with friends ...We enjoyed our time learning so much about DICHROIC glass...We made molds for dishes and tested our creativity making earrings and necklaces from the glass..An entertaining time was had by all...Sleeping in the teepee was an experience..actually comfortable with a good mat... A memorable time for all.

The back of Shelley and Joe's house....

Some of the finished jewelry..

FLOWER EXPERIMENTS...Watercolor..

Have found another artist I like to study.. These two are watercolor on 14o cold press and hot press from a tablet...I have used http://fcembranelli.blogspot.com to learn some solt methods of painting...

Sorry for the loooong stretch...Thanks for checking...

ANGEL LAKE...Wells, Nv

Well, we had a fun time in Wendover at the Peppermill Concert Hall watching Lewis Black....There is nothing like a evening filled with hardy laughter.........

On the way home Sunday, we rode up to Angel Lake; in the mts. near Well, Nv...Haven't visisted the lake in many years...What a treat!! ..Even with the rain and clouds the beauty was outstanding...

Am hoping to get some painting done soon..Hope you don't get bored looking at the same pictures.. Thanks for checking............

JOHNNY JUMP-UPS..Watercolor...

Quick and easy flowers for cards... Can see from the post that the composition isn't very good...Will work some more on that problem.. Always enjoy and learn something when painting; even when there is a problem...

HEARTS AND SUNFLOWERS...Watercolor

Tried some free hand painting..No drawing...Seem to be involved with flowers at this stage. However, Jacqueline Gnott, I'm NOT..Been making cards...Wedding, Sympathy, Birthday, Thank you...Always fun to have something to work with...The Bleedingheart made an awesome Wedding card...

Thanks for checking my work..Fun having Amy back from Mexico...Thursdays with my painting pals is a delight...

VIRTUAL PAINTOUT.. Barcelona, Spain

This is my effort at this months Virtual Paintout of Barcelona, Spain at 26 Carrer de Nazaret.. Wouldn't the folks who live here be surprised to see it on the blog...Maybe they wouldn't even recognize their home!!!..What fun to look at the Goolge map, to see the city and choose a paintable picture...Thanks for looking at my work... Comments weclome...

BRIGHT POPPIES...Watercolor..

Lately I'll been inclined to work with flowers.. This poppy was my Thursday work...I sure enjoy our painting on Thursday with Kathryn...What lucky girls we are to be able to "play" together... Thank you for checking my work...

SPRING POPPIES...Watercolor...

Somehow, I lost my password, AGAIN>>>> So.. Just wanted to say this painting was fun.. It was a gift for my ill friend...Now getting well... Visited her Sunday in Reno..Hung the painting on the wall at the foot of her bed... Hope she she finds it cheerful each day.. Thanks for checking....

GOLDFINCH...Oil

Finally got to post a decent picture...Painted this about a month ago, but had to put on some finishing touches..Once again, am trying some oil paint...It's still new to me...Summertime is difficult to find time to paint. So many other chores..
Be sure to check my friend, Kathryns, blog..She is an awesome painter... http://anaturalframe.blogspot.com/




...Thanks for checking my work...Don't give up..

VIRTUAL PAINTOUT.. #5 .Florence, Italy

Well, this is my picture for the monthly VIRTUAL
PAINTOUT, Florence, Italy..This area is Lungarno Anna Maria Luisa de' Medici..I tried it on Yupo paper with watercolors.. I enjoy painting on this paper, but I realize it will take a lot of practice to really get the effect I want.. To check the talent of other artists go to http://virtualpaintout.blogspot.com/

Maybe my artistic side will emerage after vacation.

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BAMBOO PRACTICE...Watercolor on Yupo Paper

Just playing around with the Yupo paper again.. I like the natural way the paint sets in heavy and light areas.. Wish I had more time to dedicate to painting... Am not doing a very good job getting a picture a week on the blog...Don't give up on me..
Next project is Virtual Paintout... Its FLorence, Italy... Thanks for checking...

VIRTUAL PAINTOUT..Paris, France

Well, painting for the Virtual Paintout has been interesting...This quaint corner ,Rue de Seine / Boulevard Saint-Germain, is one of many cafes to choose from to paint.... Hope you like this little thing...Good story involved...Thanks Kathryn.
Thanks for checking my progress..

FLOWERS FOR MARCIA... Watercolor

Tried a still life flower arrangement...My thoughts go out for a dear friend, Marcia. Thanks for checking..

HUNGRY EVENING GROSSBEAK. Watercolor..

Thursday painting was fun a usual... After watching a flock of Evening Grossbeaks feeding in our yard for the last three weeks,I decided to try capturing this guys beauty... What a pleasure our bird feeders are for Bill and me...This morning there was an Bullock's Oriole getting breakfast... When we get a picture, I'll try my hand painting him...My next project will be The Virtual Paintout .. This month is Paris, France...Should be fun....Am heading to Reno to visit with friends. CU next week...Thanks for checking... Comments welcome....

THE VIRTUAL PAINTOUT...Amsterdam......

Finally got a picture finished... This is the second painting for The Virtual Paintout Series..It is a fun project... Interesting to google the map, in this case, the city was Amsterdam, The Netherlands...This is in Koningslaan...You can check the site at http://virtualpaintout.blogspot.com Thanks for checking my work...

FAST FLOWER CARDS......

Playing around with Yupo paper(think that's right) and Chinese brush painting... Am in need of cards for birthdays, thank you , wedding, thinking of you....These are fun, easy and rewarding...Will have some more in a few days....

Happy Easter to all who have taken the time to check my work...

LIFE IS GOOD

Vacation Photos...Spring Break

We went on a "Spring Break" in our VW Things....Just a short trial run for the big one in June....The B & B in

Minlton - Freewater, Or. was very comfortable for the 12 THINGERS that enjoyed the trip . Tollgate Pass, both east and west was a winter wonderland... an awesome exprience......Walla-Walla and Pendleton .. Wind generators, underground tunnels...and Indian experiences...From ages 13 to 69, fun was had by all.

Have done some painting... Posts to follow.... Sorry for the delay.... Thanks for checking.....

SPACE NEEDLE GARDEN

8.5 X 11 Watercolor ...... Virtual Paintout Seattle, WA

In my last post I mentioned "THE VIRTURAL PAINTOUT"... This is a watercolor Titled "Space Needle Garden"... Actually it is from the map at W. Olympic Pl. and 6th Ave. W. looking down the street at the Needle....What a fun project.... Check the other pictures already posted on http://virtualpaintout.blogspot.com/.
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PATH TO THE TETONS....Oil

Started this at our last painting Thursday ... It should look like part of the Teton Range of Mtns... Am enjoying working with oil, but still find the details difficult. Started another one this week, but needs lots of work yet.... Also, there is an interesting blog you should check out

http://virtualpaintout.blogspot.com Each month a different city is chosen...Via virtual maps you can choose your picture to paint...Each picture is posted on the blogspot...Am hoping to get a painting of something in Seattle in this month of March...

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BEAVER DAM REFLECRIONS #2.....oil

Another trial with oil this week...The beaver dam in Lamoille Canyon is quite different with oil...Actually looks like a different picture all together.....I'm inclined to like the watercolor better....PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE....... Which do you like??

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POPPY .... Oil

Painting with oil is really fun... When it turns out postable, anyway.... The process is quite different than watercolor... I am amazed at the "workability" of the paint... You can actually paint OVER what you don't like..... I am thankful Kathryn is in my life... Her direction and instruction are greatly appreciated..... She tried to get me to start oil for some time now, thanks for keeping after me..... I am excited about oil painting.... Thanks for checking the blog....

REFLECTIONS...... Oil

Well, this is my first oil painting with some direction from Kathryn....There is soooooo much to learn...Now I know why they say you should paint "every day"....Don't really have the time to do that, but I'm trying....As you can see, there is difinately something missing in this work.. I'm afraid to work on it some more for fear of messing .... Anyone have some suggestions.????... Will work more on it and post again during the week.....Thanks for checking my blog......

Bartering Goods.....

Kathryn is wearing the cable sweater I made for her in exchange for one of my very favorite watercolor paintings... You can see the painting by going to her blog.. ( A Natural Frame.....May 16, 2008... "MORNING MIST"...) Bartering is such fun.....

SUNFLOWER SUNSHINE. #2...Oil

Well, we painted with oil this week... Always a unique experience for me.... Tried a second painting too, but it needs some help before I have the courage to post that one.... Let me know which sunflower you prefer.... Thanks for checking by blog....

SUNFLOWER SUNSHINE....Watercolor

It's been a little dreary lately, so when Kathryn brought a photo of this cheery sunflower that her granddaughter grew, I thought to try my hand. This week I think we will try some oil..Maybe try this flower with a different medium as a comparison.... Thank you for checking...Hope to have something new again this week....

HAY TIME.....Watercolor

This is an old painting based on the artist JOHN HULSEY.. If you go to John Hulsey Gallery, you will find some awesome art work by John and his wife....Sure to entertain....Sometimes it's fun to look at old work and learn from it's good and bad points....At least it"s something different on the site.....Thanks for checking...........

OCEAN COVE....Watercolor

Painted during the week . I used another old photo as a guide..................................................

..Have decided to post some paintings as I do them, even if they need work. Just don't know WHAT WORK!!............................

Kathryn was feeling "under-the-weather" so we quit early....Am wishing she feels better soon....

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WINTER PICNIC BENCH...Watercolor

Well, we finally got to paint yesterday...My first picture wasn't worthy of posting, but after Kathryn left, I decided to try a picture from an old photo...It only took me about 1/2 hour and behold, I actually like the outcome.... Probably a little more planning and consentration it could be better...Maybe I'll try it with oil next week....

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