LOTUS FLOWER,,for Holiday card..,Watercolor...

Been awhile since the last post...
Seems like time just flies by..Holidays are upon us and there is much to be done..
Am using this painting for my card this year..Probably the composition could be better, but as they say, it is what it is..

Hope you have

PEACE AND HAPPINESS

That's what the Chinese characters mean on the painting..

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BUTTERFLY #3..(Purplish Copper)...Watercolor

Another butterfly, but this one is a little different...It's called a
Purplish Copper..
Am trying to get a good one for Annabelle. My great, great, niece who just loves butterflies.

As far as this painting goes, my background is still an "issue" for me.
Isn't ISSUE a useful word??
Think I'll work on this a bit more before framing.

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HUNGRY BUTTERFLY #2... Watercolor.

This is the second in my trial for a good butterfly for my little niece,
Annabelle.
Am working on another so she can choose.
The painting was based on a photo that Kathryn took in her back yard, also I
just happened to have a real butterfly, I found in my yard.
They are so very remarkable.

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HUNGRY BUTTERFLY... Watercolor...

My great grand niece, Annabelle Doro loves butterflies...So my niece, Kathy suggested a painting for her...Am working on this one and two others...Will post them soon and see which one will be the keepsake...My last posting commented on backgrounds.. Would love to put a good one on this painting, but am nervous out ruining this pretty butterfly... What would you do??
That means you, Kathryn...
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BLACK BILLED MAGPIE ON ANTLER...Watercolor....4 X 6

This is a little bird painting of a magpie.. Year round in Montana..
Am using it for a birthday card for my little (younger) brother...
Sure have trouble making the back ground interesting...
Fun trying...

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WATERING CANS #2... Watercolor 4 X 6

These watering cans are painted on 140 hot press paper..I like the way the paint moves on this paper. However, sometimes it isn't the effect I'm looking for on some pictures...

These small painting are fun to use for cards or to frame a give as gifts...

Sometimes I think people would rather hang something small so as not to use too much space.

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Stay cool and

Watch Were You Walk..

WATERING CANS. #1..Watercolor... 4X6

Just a little 4 X 6 to please the eye...

Kathryn liked it so I gave it to her. She keeps me motivated..

This was painted on 300lb paper. Expensive be fun to use..

I tried this on 140 lb hot press and will post it tomorrow..Just a test of different paper.

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Stay cool and watch where you walk!!!

CELEBRATING MY 70th.....

SUMMIT AIR

Well, my experience after our wonderful Thing trip was a unexpected ride in the Helicoper.

June 25th I fell, dislocated and fracture my left hip..

After one and a half hour ride to Boise, Id , ten days in the hospital, Bill and I traveled back home. My recovery has been quite good... Will be friends with my walker until Sept. Healing takes time, but in reality, bone mending is quite remarkable...

Many thanks to all my friends and framily for their good wishes and caring..

Especially my wonderful nurse and caregiver, Bill...

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Next picture will be a painting....

THING VACATION....June 2010

Our THING TRIP took 11 VW THINGS and 27 THINGERS to this Motel at Vermillion Cliff, AZ just outside Page AZ...One of our side trips was to Antelope Canyon were the sight of what water, wind and sand can form is outstanding....Other side trips durning our 5 day stay was to the North Rim of the Grand Canyon... A wonderful time was had by all...

FLOWERS FOR CARDS... Watercolor

Just playing around with some flowers to be used for cards...

The poppy and lillies are from a photo of Kathryns yard last year...

Califorina poppies are such a beauiful color with the blue sky...

Notice the "PEN ACTION" on these paintings..

I like to do this when I feel the picture "needs" some attention...

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Comments are always welcome....

Fun on the BIKES .... Marlen and Bill

Nothing like a bike ride to get you going...Friends, Marlen and Bill, sure look cute on the new toys. Am hoping to join them by next week..

Life is wonderful

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Volunteer Tulips...

This circle of tulips have been coming up in the front yard on their own for many years ... It started with about 6 flowers and has grown to this... Last year I stuck in the pink ones...

They are no trouble, but pleasing to the eye from the road...

I just love the spring flowers.

Maybe try painting this next week..

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RAINBOW TULIP...Watercolor...

Well, its been a long time between posts...We painted Thursday and I completed this TULIP..After seeing in on the blog, I see some flaws...Will work on that and re-post but not until the weekend..Just need something different...

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Don't give up on me...

SPRING THING MYSTERY TRIP..March 2010

OUR SPRING THING MYSTERY TRIP led us to WILSON RANCHES RETREAT just north of Fossil, Oregon...Through the rain, hail, snow, sleet, and a bit of sunshine, we traveled around the country side of north central Oregon...With 6 VW THINGS and 15 THINGERS, we had a memorable time... Highlights included the PAINTED HILL, searching for fossils, hiking, and riding horses and a whole lot of laughing...

"Ride 'em cowboys" and girls......











Fossil Court House

Sunrise from the back deck of the house...

The host of the Ranch, Phil and Nancy Wilson, provided great breakfasts, interesting stories, and history of family and ranch life....I highly recommend a stay at the ranch for peace, beauty, and good company...Check their site at.... wilsonranchesretreat.com

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HAPPY SPRING....Watercolor...4 X 6

Just another quick post before heading out for our trip...


Just wanted to say
HAPPY SPRING

The chickens are finally producing...Must be spring!!!

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PRETTY PANSY..Watercolor...9 X 12

This week we worked, once again, in watercolor....Kathryn had given me a book by Birgit O'Connor called WATERCOLOR IN MOTION....Not only is the book informative, but the DVD was very intersting.. Was impressed with the vast amount of water Birgit uses in her painting...It is always good for me to learn different methods of painting...

I enjoyed this painting...Am going on our Spring VW THING vacation so it will be awhile before anything new appears on the blog.....

Thank you for taking the time to view my work...

WINTER PHOTOS...March..

Sunset on the Ruby Mountains...What a treat for us who live in this picturesque valley...

Every day there is something to uplift our souls..

It would be difficult for me to leave this scene...

As the snow melts

from the shed roof, this view is very interesting...Bill took this photo and 30 minutes later it fell.. Happy he wasn't under it when it let go....








I love to see my yards after an awesome spring snow..











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HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY !!

PEACEFUL VALLEY...Oil... 5 X 7

During our Thursday painting this week, we worked in oil.. The more I play with it, the more I enjoy ...This is a work in progress... need to do some touches.. Check my buddy, Kathryn's blog ,for her recent works and pictures of her new art studio... Wow...you will be impressed.. http://anaturalframe.blogspot.com/ Thanks for visiting...Comments welcome......

THREE STARTERS.....Oil paintings

Trying some oil this week...Am really enjoying all the possibilities . Have much to explore... The Misson Church was from a photo; It still needs work..

Painting along with "Bob Ross" on Sat.morning TV, was fun.. Ruby Mts. is the view from my window..

Need more room to put the pictures so they can dry.

You may see these again as I study and correct some of the flaws.

Paint along with "Bob Ross"

Ruby Mountain View

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LAMOILLE CHURCH.....Watercolor.

Out at the east end of our valley, here in Spring Creek, there is a small old town of Lamoille...This church is at the end of the road there...MANY folks have photographed and painted this beautiful scene...It was our Thursday painting project...May have to try it again because I' m not happy with the mountains.. Another learning project...

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VIRTUAL PAINTOUT, Corsica, France..Watercolor & Pen

These are my possible entries in this months Virtual Paintout .. Using a Google Map one finds a suitable spot, prints it to be painted. At least that's how I do it...Should I sent them both? Probably...To see some of the other Virtural work: http://virturalpaintout.blogspot.com

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YUMMM , SUGAR COOKIES...Watercolor

Well. What do you think?? Posting two days in a row... This cookie jar and sugar bowl are long time favorites at my house...Kathryn's bright idea to paint them turned out fun..Could use it for my card next year, but hopefully my painting will improve by next winter...Thanks for checking...

WINTER FUN..... Spring Creek, NV

Finally, something on the blog... Don't know why I wait so long to post..Kathryn, come back...MUST get to the brushes...However, skiing out back has been just wonderful...Hope everyone enjoys the winter weather as much as I do....

HAPPY NEW YEAR AND THANKS FOR CHECKING ...