Art by Sus

TEDDY... Oil

2012-02-17T13:19:00.000-08:00

A wonderful day painting and visiting at the awesome home of
Kathryn and Ron..

We worked on this still life using oil.
I was happy with the result, but in posting, see some changes I could make to produce a better picture.

Thanks for visiting.

SNOW CAPPED MTNS. .... Watercolor

2012-01-16T12:16:00.000-08:00

Before the Holidays, I painted this picture with our card in mind... After I finished it, I realized I had tried it once before...
Although I like this one, I couldn't use it again as our Christmas Card..Someone on my list might remember seeing it before..
Just wish we would get some snow on the Ruby Mtns.
Have never seen it so dry during the 31 years living here.

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MORE CARDS....Watercolor

2012-01-10T13:51:00.000-08:00

Well, just a month later and finally a new post!!
With the Holiday news comes the responsibility of responding with "Thank Yous", "birthdays" , "Congratulations", and sadly, "Sympathies"..
I enjoy these free style flowers..

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HOLIDAY GREETINGS...Watercolor

2011-12-10T11:00:00.001-08:00

Painted this picture to be used as our card for this years celebration.
Wishing all my family and friends
Happiness and Peace during the Holiday Season and 2012, too.

Thanks for visiting.

CALLA LILLIES...Watercolor...

2011-11-23T10:17:00.000-08:00

A friend of many years became very ill and passed on to better things.
Am wishing peace to Judi's dear family in this time of sorrow.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING
to all who may visit.

JACKSON GRAND TETONS....Watercolor

2011-10-29T15:38:00.000-07:00

A photo from Kathryns trip to the Grand Tetons, inspired this painting. She only took about 2800 pictures on this trip... As you can imagine, choices were many, but the shadows in this photo grabbed my interest....

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HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!

AUTUMN STILL LIFE... Oil

2011-10-25T13:24:00.001-07:00

Our Thursday painting day at Kathryns house was awesome.. Kathryn had set the still life in her studio.. Yvonne , an artist friend of Kathryns visited her Wednesday and painted with her. Yvonne did a fine job with her AUTUMN STILL LIFE.. You can view her painting at http://ryvonnecolclasurefineart.com/
After getting to her site, click on "blog" to view this painting.
Amy and I visited Kathryn on Thursday to attempt the same still life... So you should visit Kathryns blog and see her TWO autumn still life.
http://anaturalframe.blogspot.com
After viewing these two professionals , you will plainly see level of artists I try to work along side.... Both ladies are dedicated to their art.. They have experienced many work shops , classes and daily practice.

Thanks for visiting.
Love this season!!!

MORE CARDS....Watercolor...

2011-10-10T10:39:00.000-07:00

Playing around with some more cards for birthdays.
Seems like I have fun using up scrap paper to try to make something worthwhile.
Everyone likes home made cards..

Thanks for visiting.

CARDS.... Flowers....Watercolor

2011-10-03T14:13:00.000-07:00

Two cards;
birthday and thank you...
Sometimes it's fun to just "mess" around with the brushed and colors and create an original painting for special occasions.

Thanks for visiting.

YOSEMITE PARK..... Watercolor

2011-09-25T11:35:00.000-07:00

This is a painting of a photo sent by Janette Galvin from their family trip to Yosemite Park in September ... she did a fine job of taking some awesome photos... Will probably use some others in attempted paintings...
This is El Capitan on the left, Merced River in the foreground, Cathedral Rock and Bridalveil Falls on the Right...
Maybe this could be better in oil..At least it's something new on the blog.

Thanks for visiting.. More paintings soon..

SEA TURTLE... Watercolor..

2011-09-06T10:30:00.000-07:00

Can you believe it???? I finally got another picture worthy of posting..
My husband, Bill, asked me to paint this turtle, half unwillingly I tried my best.
He has more confidence in my painting than I.
I do believe his likes it and that is important.

Thanks for visiting.

VW THING TRIP: 2011 ... Vacation

2011-07-29T17:53:00.000-07:00

What a fine trip to Yellowstone Park, across WY to SD, past Crazy Horse to Mt. Rushmore...
12 VW THings and 28 happy "thingers".

Our annual trip was well organized and lead by Karen and Andrew Lockhart...Many thanks.

The weather was wonderful, maybe a little hot at times, but rather acceptable.. A favorite form of air-conditioner is a wet hand towel around the neck or on the legs...Believe me, it works.

So many wonderful scenes and fun places. We are a happy "gang" traveling the back roads of ID, WY, SD and NV.

Thank you for visiting...Some new painting soon........................................

BACHELOR BUTTONS AND BLUE VASES....Watercolor...

2011-06-30T20:00:00.000-07:00

Fun time painting this week with Kathryn at her beautiful home.
..The puppy, Bailey was there and enjoyable to be around..
I seem to have luck painting when Bailey is with us!!.
These vases are very attractive, offering a challenge to draw.
Happy 4th of July...
Happy Summer...

Thanks for visiting.

PRETTY POPPIES & LOVELY LILACS....Watercolors..

2011-06-09T17:21:00.000-07:00

Well, it's been a very long time between posts..
Spring is here, finally..
Today we painted and were entertained by 10 week old, Bailey..
(a chocolate lab/ mix)
Wish I had half her energy.
Go Kathryn...
Somehow I manager,
not one, but two
worthy painting for nice cards.
Thanks for visiting..

COWBOY HATS...Acrylic studies.

2011-04-18T16:09:00.001-07:00

Just some pictures in Acrylics for our class..
I find the medium more difficult than water colors.. However, the more I work with the acrylics I can see the possibilities.. Ron Arthaud, our teacher, has made painting interesting because of the way he "sees" the articles and the space between the articles.. Color and form have become more realistic to me... Can't say the paintings are very good, but the process is interesting...

Thanks for visiting..

PHOTOS FROM COAST TRIP, OREGON.

2011-04-05T14:07:00.000-07:00

In March we headed to Coors Bay to visit family and friends in Oregon...I believe the only time the sun shone, was when Bill took this picture of the B&B that we stayed at for 2 nights...Highly recommended..

We sure enjoyed the coast, even in all the rain...

The Nevada desert was just a pleasurable in its own way.. The wild burros were exciting to see. Nice treat..

THE GONG....Watercolor...

2011-03-27T12:09:00.000-07:00

Another watercolor. This gong has been hanging in our home for many years... Kathryn and I decided to paint it for practice... Should be practicing acrylic painting, but keep going back to my favorite. Next week maybe something in acrylic.
Thanks for visiting.

ACRYLIC CLASS STUDIES...

2011-03-10T16:21:00.000-08:00

This is three examples of working in class with

acrylic paint..Am having trouble adjusting.. Did you ever think a paper bag would have so many colors in it??..Ron keeps us thinking and LOOKING.. Thanks for checking. Hope it will get better..

ROOSTER #2...Watercolor

2011-02-25T10:38:00.000-08:00

Last week we painted with watercolor and used a picture of our rooster. He is special. Bills new camera lens captures close-ups very well.. Want to try this again, but in a more loose way..
Have some "beginner acrylic" pictures will post next week..Just some class work.
An assignment for class is to sketch at least 15 minutes a day...OK..

Thanks for visiting.

Acrylic Trials....Rooster and Still life..

2011-02-19T11:43:00.000-08:00

These are two trials using acrylic paints...
The rooster will be a "pin up" for my sister- in- laws hens who live in the city...
The new medium is quite different from the usual watercolors.
I am taking a class at the College taught by RON ARTHAUD. He works in oil. There is an excitement in his nature that is contagious.

I will get better if I keep trying....

Thanks for visiting...

ORANGES & WATER... Watercolor...

2011-02-10T17:12:00.001-08:00

This week painting on Thursday,
we decided on a still life.
The oranges were handy, so this is the
final arrangement.
Am enjoying the college class taught by
Ron Arthaud.
Next painting will be acrylics..

Thanks for visiting..

ORANGES & WATER... Watercolor...

2011-02-10T17:12:00.000-08:00

AMY IN MEXICO... Watercolor...

2011-01-29T14:46:00.000-08:00

Kathryn and I decided to get that
"warm feeling"
that our friend, Amy is experiencing in Mexico. Poor thing is there for the winter months...
Two views of the same picture.
Hopefully my next post will be acrylics.
We are taking a class at Great Basin College, from a well know artist,
Ron Arthaud
You can see some of his work at
http://www.ron-arthaud.com/

Thanks for visiting

WINTER SUNSET...Watercolor...

2011-01-17T16:11:00.000-08:00

Looks like a new painting because Kathryn said it was time...Guess a month is tooooooo long to wait before something different .
Winter is my favorite season, but snow and shadows certainly need to be practice.
I like this picture. It is the second time I tried this.
Maybe have to try it again.

Thanks for visiting..
Don't give up..
Comments welcome.

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

2010-12-07T13:30:00.000-08:00

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..

Thanks for visiting..

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

2010-11-15T10:04:00.001-08:00

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.

Thanks for checking.
Leave a comment or suggestion.

HUNGRY BUTTERFLY #2... Watercolor.

2010-10-31T12:09:00.001-07:00

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.

Thanks for visiting my blog.

HUNGRY BUTTERFLY... Watercolor...

2010-09-29T15:05:00.001-07:00

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...
Thanks for checking my blog.

BLACK BILLED MAGPIE ON ANTLER...Watercolor....4 X 6

2010-09-29T14:52:00.002-07:00

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...

Thanks for visiting...

WATERING CANS #2... Watercolor 4 X 6

2010-08-06T14:38:00.002-07:00

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.

Thanks for checking...

Stay cool and

Watch Were You Walk..

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

2010-08-03T13:50:00.000-07:00

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.

Thanks for checking my work..

Stay cool and watch where you walk!!!

CELEBRATING MY 70th.....

2010-07-29T11:16:00.000-07:00

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...

Thanks for checking my blog.

Next picture will be a painting....

THING VACATION....June 2010

2010-07-25T16:03:00.001-07:00

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

2010-05-21T16:15:00.000-07:00

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...

Thanks for checking the blog...

Comments are always welcome....

Fun on the BIKES .... Marlen and Bill

2010-05-16T13:39:00.000-07:00

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

Thanks for visiting..

Volunteer Tulips...

2010-05-16T13:24:00.001-07:00

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..

Thanks for checking the blog...

RAINBOW TULIP...Watercolor...

2010-05-03T15:14:00.000-07:00

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...

Thanks for checking...

Don't give up on me...

SPRING THING MYSTERY TRIP..March 2010

2010-04-04T12:02:00.000-07:00

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

Thanks for visiting....

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

2010-03-23T20:35:00.000-07:00

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

Just wanted to say
HAPPY SPRING

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

Thanks for visiting...

PRETTY PANSY..Watercolor...9 X 12

2010-03-21T12:57:00.000-07:00

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..

2010-03-17T11:44:00.000-07:00

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..

Thanks for visiting...and
HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY !!

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

2010-03-05T13:49:00.000-08:00

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

2010-02-27T16:20:00.000-08:00

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

Thanks for stopping by...Always enjoy comments and suggestions,

LAMOILLE CHURCH.....Watercolor.

2010-01-26T12:57:00.000-08:00

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...

Thanks for visiting...

VIRTUAL PAINTOUT, Corsica, France..Watercolor & Pen

2010-01-18T15:36:00.000-08:00

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

Thanks for visiting...

YUMMM , SUGAR COOKIES...Watercolor

2010-01-05T15:50:00.000-08:00

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

2010-01-04T13:37:00.001-08:00

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 ...

FOUR GENERATIONS OF BEAUTY....

2009-12-15T10:33:00.000-08:00

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.....

...Thanks for checking the blog...

HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO YOU, TOO

SINGING FOR LUCK...Watercolor

2009-12-05T15:31:00.000-08:00

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...

Thanks for checking the blog.

SYMPATHY CARD...Watercolor

2009-11-21T16:57:00.000-08:00

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

2009-10-24T19:33:00.000-07:00

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...

Thanks for checking...

VIRTUAL PAINTOUT...Belfast, Northern Ireland

2009-10-08T20:11:00.000-07:00

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

2009-09-17T14:16:00.000-07:00

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..

2009-09-12T18:53:00.000-07:00

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

2009-08-24T11:54:00.000-07:00

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...

2009-08-08T11:59:00.000-07:00

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

2009-07-25T11:40:00.000-07:00

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

2009-07-18T11:18:00.000-07:00

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..

2009-07-18T11:11:00.000-07:00

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...

2009-07-10T20:56:00.000-07:00

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

2009-07-06T14:33:00.000-07:00

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

2009-06-15T16:03:00.000-07:00

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.

Thanks for checking my work...

BAMBOO PRACTICE...Watercolor on Yupo Paper

2009-06-03T10:22:00.000-07:00

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

2009-05-14T16:30:00.000-07:00

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

2009-05-10T10:56:00.000-07:00

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

HUNGRY EVENING GROSSBEAK. Watercolor..

2009-05-04T10:02:00.000-07:00

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......

2009-04-23T14:51:00.000-07:00

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......

2009-04-10T13:16:00.000-07:00

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

2009-04-04T18:23:00.000-07:00

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

2009-03-12T13:47:00.000-07:00

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/.
Thanks for checking....

PATH TO THE TETONS....Oil

2009-03-07T15:19:00.000-08:00

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...

Thanks for checking my work....

BEAVER DAM REFLECRIONS #2.....oil

2009-02-22T14:45:00.000-08:00

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??

Thanks for taking time to check my blog.....

POPPY .... Oil

2009-02-15T14:53:00.000-08:00

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

2009-02-09T13:01:00.000-08:00

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.....

2009-02-01T19:56:00.000-08:00

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

2009-02-01T19:48:00.000-08:00

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

2009-01-27T11:06:00.000-08:00

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

2009-01-19T12:58:00.000-08:00

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

2009-01-15T15:58:00.000-08:00

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....

Thanks for checking ...........................................

WINTER PICNIC BENCH...Watercolor

2009-01-09T14:56:00.001-08:00

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....

Thanks for checking.

HAPPY 2009....Thank you cards..........

2008-12-31T12:00:00.000-08:00

Last post of the year....What a great time 2008 was for us...

Made some cards for "thank you" messages..This is an example ...Have already sent the others out.....

Thanks for checking my blog, now and throughout the year...Don't forget the other sites of my friends blogs that are listed on my page.....

HAPPY 2009......................

Ornaments...Acrylic

2008-12-26T12:10:00.001-08:00

Painted 14 balls for friends. Kathryn movitated this project the Thursday before Christmas.. Was a fun project. Am working on thank you cards for

events that made our Christmas Holidays so enjoyable..... HAPPY 2009 TO EVERYONE.. Thanks for checking my blog...My resolution is to post more work this next year........

PEACE.... Watercolor

2008-12-10T15:58:00.000-08:00

After vacation, Kathryn and I finally got to paint... This is the picture I did for our Holiday Card... It is particially taken for a card we recieved last year... I liked it enough to try my hand at it.

PEACE.... May the Season whisper it to your heart!!!!!!!!!

HAPPY HOLIDAYS AND 2009

SCION XD ...Made by Toyota......

2008-12-10T15:54:00.000-08:00

We went on vacation and came home with a new vehicle....One week old...608 miles on it...

Hay and Barn...Watercolor

2008-11-14T16:13:00.001-08:00

Finally a picture to post...It's been a looooooong time...Life goes on...As I look at the barn, I realize it's a little tilted...Maybe its a very old barn....Anyway, it was fun to start painting again...As we a going on a trip to Oregon next week, it will probably be awhile before I post again...Happy Thanksgiving to all....Thanks for checking...

2008-10-27T21:32:00.000-07:00

HEY THERE ,,, ANYONE LOOKING , AM SORRY TO BE SO BUSY AND MY BLOG IS DULL..AFTER THE ELECTIONS, I"LL GET STARTED AGAIN...DON'T GIVE UP...THANKS FOR CHECKING......

ZINNIAS.....Watercolor

2008-10-17T09:54:00.000-07:00

This strange picture was painted last week on a very different paper called, Yuppo paper ...It is rather like photo paper, shinny and smooth..The watercolor paint slips and slides around with little effort..If I was to take a wet paper towel and rub the picture, most of the paint would come off... Lifting the color is quite easy... Will have to try some acrylic paint and see how that works. Thanks for checking my work.....

Special Photos.....

2008-10-13T20:15:00.001-07:00

Well, another week without a good painting....However, beauty surrounds us in the form of four lovely arrangements of zinnias from Kathryns garden...That girl not only paints very well, she can grow some awesome flowers..The sunset of the Ruby Mtns. is an added beauty. Each night, each morning and most days, we are in awe of our view of the mtns....Have a fun week.... Kathryns art show is Saturday....Fingers crossed...All will go well..............................

CHARLIE CAT.....Watercolor

2008-10-04T13:27:00.000-07:00

This is Charlie..He is one of our three felines...He is very big, sleek and quiet....I painted this earlier this year.. Am posting it now, because our Thursday Plein Air painting day was a failure...However it was a fun day and the fall scenery was wonderful in Lamoille Canyou... I'm not going to let myself get discouraged with plein air painting...Kathryn says..."You have to keep doing it"....ok....Anyway , hope you enjoy this little picture for this weeks entry...Thanks for checking my work............

BUTTERFLY N' CORNFLOWERS....Watercolor

2008-09-25T20:53:00.001-07:00

Well, a fun day playing with paints. I started this last week, wasn't happy with it, but with Kathryns and Bills help, it finished out ok....It's like playing pool; I know what I want to do, but it hardly ever turns out that way...Thank goodness for luck.... No matter what, Thursdays are my favorite days....
THANKS FOR CHECKING MY WORK.....

THURSDAYS FLOWERS......Watercolor

2008-09-23T12:01:00.000-07:00

Our Thursday painting day was fun this week, actually it 's fun every week... This week we tried free style , lots of paint , see what happens...Underwater jellyfish was a disaster, but the flowers turned out ok....Am waiting to see Kathryns jellyfish....She is soooo creative... This will probably end up as a card and bookmarks..It was fun.....

SNOW RABBIT......Watercolor

2008-09-15T11:23:00.000-07:00

This is an old painting practicing the use of salt for snow texture...I like the colors and the verse..."IMAGINATION IS THE FOUNDATION OF REALITY....IMAGINE PEACE" ..... I wish Peace and Harmony for this troubled world....
Will be painting Thursday..Hope it will be worth posting...Thanks for viewing my work...

BEAVER DAM REFLECTIONS....Watercolor

2008-09-05T16:14:00.000-07:00

This is a painting and picture of the beaver dam in Lamoille Canyon ..Am trying to work with photos to do my own paintings... Since my husband gave me a cool new camera for our anniversary, I guess I'll be doing a lot more...It is fun, but just like Tai Chi, I need to practice, practice and practice some more...Thanks for checking my work.......

OCEAN VIEW......Watercolor

2008-08-29T10:46:00.000-07:00

I painted this picture from the photo on the right....Trying to interpret my own pictures....Sometimes it works pretty good and other times it is necessary to use the back of the painting for another picture..Even when the painting turns out awful, there is always a learning experience involved....I will be happy when the cool weather comes and I can spend more time painting... Thanks for checking my work.....

MRA .... Watercolor 9 X 5

2008-08-23T13:50:00.000-07:00

One more in the series of splashing water on the paper and then pouring color on the paper..It is a fun procedure..Never sure what you will get....The title , MRA is an old expression my Bill and his Buddies used ....(Movin' Right Along) This is the speed we are MRA these hot days.... Thanks for checking the blog......

CHICKEN FAMILY .....Watercolor.....4 X 8

2008-08-14T15:19:00.000-07:00

Here we are still playing with wet paper and color... I used this painting and the crab one for birthday cards... Hoping to get some painting done this weekend...Thanks for checking .....

MOON CHILD .....Watercolor 4 X 6

2008-08-09T14:18:00.000-07:00

Well, one picture a week isn't working out very well... This crab was fun..Still working with mixing color on the paper...How much water , how long to wait...Will try some more soon...

WILD CACTUS ... Watercolor...4 X 6

2008-07-27T13:08:00.000-07:00

While in the desert of Utah last year during our THING TRIP, we spotted an area
covered with wild cacti ... If you have ever seen such a sight,
you know the awe of blooming cacti...Some of the blooms start
out deep pink and change to bright yellow...How wonderful natures colors are.....

Colors....Watercolor

2008-07-26T12:04:00.000-07:00

Just for something different, I painted this 2 years ago when I was playing with color and water...Some pictures are not so good, but each one leaves me with something learned....Thanks for looking....

MORNING MARSHES.....Watercolor

2008-07-17T20:58:00.000-07:00

A litte pracitce with washes..I started this waaaaaaaaay back...After looking at it for a long time, I decided to do some work on the sky...Joe Garcia teaches washes quite well....Fun painting...