Watercolor Fun

Long time no see.

I have been having lots of fun painting lots of watercolors since last checking in here.

I thought it about time I do a post considering I forgot my password and had to

look it up.

This piece was inspired by a foto from a very talented watercolorist, Anita Ulrich.

Considering the fact that a Eucalyptus tree has hundreds of leaves... I used that

foto as my inspiration to paint random negative leaves a layer at a time...

All I need to do is take the tape off, sign it and get it in a frame.

What have you been up to lately?  Hope all is well.

I am sharing this with Paint Party Friday.

Out My Patio Door V

Autumn

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Autumn out my patio door.

We are having unseasonably sunny November weather lately.

Hope you are all having a nice Sunday in your part of the world.

I am sharing this with Tina´s Picture Story ,,,a piece of heaven.

Flower Garden V

Series Finale

This is the finale of my pink and brown Flower Garden series.

I enjoy working in a series.

When I have all the paper and paint out in front

of me I try out different possibilites and designs.

Working in a series is always fun.

The first three cards from this series can be seen here.

This is my entry to Summer of Color which is featuring

pink this week.

This is also my entry to Wednesday Stamper which is

closing their doors this week. These flowers are for you

guys,,,,,Belinda, Hermine, Linda and Patty. Thanks for

all the inspiration and hard work all these years.

It sure was fun while it lasted wasn´t it!!

In the Orchard

In the Orchard

A sunny day this past spring when all the trees were in blossom.

A fun place to visit every Friday is Paint Party Friday.

Spring

Spring has sprung again.

The sun is shining so brightly this morning.

I am busy getting ready for the Easter Art Markets.

Just a few of my cards using dried flowers and

watercolor painted paper.

I will also post this over at Wednesday Stamper.

Colors of Autumn

"Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower."

A. Camus

Autumn is officially here but my question is.....where did summer go?

"Every leaf speaks bliss to me, fluttering from the autumn tree."

E. Bronte

Autumn is one of my favorite seasons but.........

"In summer, the song sings itself."

W.C. Williams

I don´t know if I am ready to say goodbye to days like this.....

or this one either.


"A perfect summer day is when the sun is shining, the breeze is blowing, the birds are singing and the lawn mower is broken."
J. Dent
Pull up a chair and enjoy the summer sun. Isn´t this the perfect place to sit and watch the leaves turn?



Go take a walk in a lush, summer forest.

Eventually.....the days will grow cooler and the leaves will begin to fall.
Collect some fallen leaves and paint the underside with watercolor.




Press the painted leaf onto watercolor paper.

It is a fun and easy instant Postcard.

"Autumn, the year´s last, loveliest smile."

W.C. Bryant
Autumn´s Glory is the theme at Sunday Postcard Art this week,,,,go have a look.

A Lot of Look

I know this is a lot of look but after reading

Tim Gunn´s, A Guide to Quality, Taste and Style,

I knew I could make it work.

The belt worries me but then again, it fits right in with

Michael Kors´Buckle Up Collection.

Creating so many pieces in such a short time is no easy task and in Tim´s own words I can just hear him say,

"I can´t want you to succeed more than you do"

and I know he´d encourage me to carry on.

Stay tuned for the final piece in the World of Haute Couture and some tips from Tim´s Boss.

Project Runway Calling

Everytime you dress, you assert your identity. We all need to find our own fashion voice.

Nina Garcia from Project Runway sent me "The Little Black Book of Style" ...how sweet of her.

Nina gives tips on how and when to wear what outfit. For example, she warned me against wearing this little number to a job interview....ahhh heck, I thought this is what is called...

"Dressing for Success." I am so glad she filled me in before I committed a deadly fashion

"faux pas"...

To sum it all up....Nina told me to try to find my signature look, learn how to experiment and most of all......PLAY......... and have fun with fashion.

I did just that.

Go discover yourself through the colorful palette that is fashion.

Tune in this weekend for Michael Kors and Tim Gunn.