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.

Thanks for checking my work...

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....