NEW PUP...BRIDIGT

Meet our new addition... Bridgit is a 6 month old ShihTzu/Terrier.

She was rescued from our local Shelter.

After four weeks, we are very happy with her personality 

and character....

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IRIS FOR MARYANN

Just a little birthday card for MARYANN...

It was painted on

photo paper, which makes a unique flow of the paint.

Fun and easy.

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CALIFORNIA POPPIES... Watercolor

Working with flowers these days... 

This picture was a gift for a friend, Pat Green, who was born in California..

Maybe  a little overworked, but nice colors..

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RED FOR LIZ

Dear Friend, Liz celebrated her birthday on the 4th of July...

Bright RED FOR LIZ  is appropriate. 

She is full of life; bright, cheerful and fun. 

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GREAT DESERT POPPY...Watercolor

While driving up Lamoille Canyon in the Ruby Mountains, 

you will notice beautiful white poppies all along the road... Unless you stop and study these awesome wild flowers, you can't  appreciate their beauty.

This painting was from a photo of Kathryn's. 

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MONUMENT VALLEY... Watercolor.

Came upon a photo of Monument Valley which we visited a few years ago... 

Love the colors and beauty of this area... Many photos were taken while visiting.. Why I choose this one, I'll never know... 

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RUBY MOUNTAINS STUDIES with color..watercolor

Here is my next study of the  

RUBY MOUNTAINS 

found just outside 

Elko, Nevada

In my last post I tried the view of the mtns. during the afternoon ..   Most evenings, when the sun is setting in the west,  the glow shines on mountains and forms a beautiful pink wash.  It is difficult to paint and get the exact colors.   I feel both of the paintings are "overworked".. Will continue to work and enjoy the peace of mind I experience  while studying these sunsets..

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RUBY MTNS. STUDIES on Photo Paper...

 RUBY MOUNTAINS,

SPRING CREEK, 

NEVADA

Just playing with the watercolors on photo paper.
Was surprised how easy it is to get the desired shadows on the awesome mountains.. Plan to try other colors soon...

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POINSETTIA.. Oil...

Finally, a picture worth posting.. 

The familiar Poinsettia was named after the American minister to Mexico,

who discovered the plant there in 1828.

Dear Kathryn opened her wonderful art studio for Amy and me to try some oil painting.

Will post some others in the near future..

This picture was based on a card by Cheryl English..

I like the boldness and colors..

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PEACEFUL SCENE...Watercolor

Well, any followers must have given up on me by now... So many weeks skipping painting and then not producing anything worth posting has made for a very long dry spell..

This picture is a simple Chinese brush work I enjoyed  painting. 

Maybe it will be the start of more progress.

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BLOOMIN' CACTUS...Watercolor. 4 X 6

Finally a new post... Seems like there is much to get done these days,

and posting paintings isn't on the list..

Making cards too, but haven't had time to post them..

Hope everyone's summer is fun and not toooooo hot.

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FLAMINGOS FOR KATHY

These cuties were painted for my niece, Kathy.   She has a collection of flamingos.  

Am hoping she will enjoy this picture 

as much I enjoyed painting this "relaxed" style.

Happy Belated Birthday.

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BELATED BUNNY...Watercolor

Been holding off posting because they changed the format.   Need some time to figure out the new process..  Can't be changing things with "computer challenged" folks...

Enjoyed painting this little guy.  

Even like the black background.  It has become a habit lately.

Trying to perfect the process.. 

I find the India Ink rather easy, but the many layers of black paint (for the same effect),  difficult.

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THE LILIES..Watercolor

Another flower to enjoy the Season.
Spring is around the corner.
Today's rain sounds wonderful



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HAPPY SPRING

JACQUELIN'S IRIS.....Watercolor

Following the example of Jacquline Gnott I like the dark background.
Lighting is so important. Good lessons in this picture.

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JACQUELIN'S ROSE.....Watercolor

There is a wonderful artist, Jacquelin Gnott, that I have watched for a long time..
This rose is one of hers .
I have tried to use her work as a study in shadows as well as color combinations.
Next will be an awesome yellow Iris.
If you would like to visit her blog click on the address.
http://jacquelingnott.blogspot.com

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Thanks Kathryn and Jacquelin for the inspiration.

ADOBE HOME....Watercolor

Painted this awhile back but just found a old frame from a clock...
Fun painting.

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Susie

TEDDY... Oil

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.

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SNOW CAPPED MTNS. .... Watercolor

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

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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