The disappearing blog list

I was updating my blog, trying to give it a face lift, add some new pages and somehow I must have deleted my blog list.  I used my blog list to keep up with everyone and it may take me a while to find every one's blog again.  If you notice that you have disappeared from my list please let me know so that I can add you back.

I hate it when things like this happen.

Passion Flowers

This is Project 3 of my class with Susan Bourdet.  The idea for this painting started years ago when I spotted a plant on sale at a local home improvement store.  Lady Margaret Passion Vine came home with me and promptly covered my garden fence.  The butterflies loved her and many photos were taken.   The photos were beautiful but did not think that I had the ability to paint these amazing flowers.  Susan said that I could paint this and so I did.   This watercolor painting is 20x20 inches.

More Fur Practice

I started this piece the first part of February but on the 9th DH was admitted to the hospital.  He spent two weeks there (one of those in intensive care) and received 14 units of blood.  We are very happy and thankful to be home. 

I have worked on this little fellow since DH's discharge and I think he is finished.  I am open to suggestions for a title.  He is an 8x8 inch watercolor and will be mounted and varnished.  Thanks to Maria Alejandra - flickr for the reference photo.

Tiger

I still have much to learn in painting fur but I certainly enjoyed working on this tiger.  He is an 8x8 inch watercolor. 

Many thanks to bridgetds at Flickr.com for allowing me to use the photo for reference.

1st Painting of the New Year!

I think that I have almost forgotten how to post.  My DH has had repeated hospitalizations since the end of September the last one being the day after Christmas until this past Wednesday.  While I haven't had time to work on a large painting, I did manage to finish this little 8x8 painting, working a few minutes here and there at the dining room table.  This adorable puppy came together literally one spot at a time.  I have mounted it on board and am in the process of varnishing it.  Once varnished and framed I will post another picture.  Thanks for looking!  I hope that every one's New Year is starting off with renewed hope and creativity. Thanks to Maja Dumat - flickr.com for the reference photo.

Mockingbird

This is the 4th project from my Susan Bourdet online class (I haven't completed project 3 yet).  This little mockingbird made itself at home on the front porch one cold winter morning and I just happened to have my camera when I opened the door.  I combined several reference photos to get the begonia to look good (they get a bit ugly in the winter - I guess they don't like being shut up either).  I really enjoyed all of the detail in this one and the background was really fun to create.

Morning Glories

This is the second project in my online class with Susan Bourdet   I had taken some lovely pictures of morning glories growing on my garden fence and previously had attempted to paint them but the painting went in the trash bin.  This class gave me the opportunity to attempt morning glories again and I am much more pleased with the results.  The painting is 20x20 inches.  I hope everyone has a great weekend!  My next project - passion flowers.

Art of Change - Showcasing the Best of Summer

I wanted to share the postcards that are being sent out from Haven Hospice in Lake City for our art exchange.  They chose my seashell painting to go on the cards! I would be delighted to see any of you that are close enough to attend the event.

Lion Finished

I have finished the lion (watercolor, 5x5inch).  I knew that I would have to add a bit more detail than I had on the previous WIP.  Hopefully I have been able to add enough detail to make me comfortable without totally losing the freshness of the painting. Thanks for following along with the WIP.  I appreciate all of your comments.

Lion WIP II

Here is an update.  DH is telling me not to do a whole lot more to it.  He likes what the watercolor paint has done.  I am to much of a control freak to totally leave it alone but I am going to try to not get so carried away with the detail this time.