Finished!

Finished!  This is a 10x10 inch varnished watercolor titled "My Cup Overflows".  I have created a WIP album on my facebook art page with 15 wip photos for anyone that might be interested.  I also added a few tips along with the photos.  www.facebook.com/gardenofweeden
Thanks for looking. Comments/suggestions welcome.  Blessings.........

Sunflower Finished

Sunflower

Varnished Watercolor

10x10 inches

$150

The sunflower is finished.  It is rather dark and rainy here today so it is very difficult to get a wonderful photo but this is pretty close to the colors.  C&C and comments welcome.

Blessings..............

Blue-Plate Special

Blue-Plate Special

12x24 inch Watercolor

$350.00

I will look at this one for a few days and make sure that I don't want to do any minor touch ups before varnishing but basically "Geraniums & Lace" is finished.  I am pleased with the reds and I didn't find them so difficult to work with as I usually do.  Thanks for looking. C&Cs welcome!

Cherries & Lace

My first painting of 2014 is completed.

Cherries & Lace

Varnished Watercolor

20x20 inches

$400.00

Lady Margaret - WIP IV

I won't offer a lot of reasons and excuses as to why this isn't finished but I did want to post a WIP shot to show that I am still working it.  I have continued to work on the face and I have started the background. 

Surveillance Operation - Finished

I finished the small painting and now will go back to work on the other one with fresh eyes.  This one will be listed on DPW for sale and there is a link below to the painting.  Photo credit: Vijay Sonar

Surveillance Operation

Original Watercolor - Varnished 

5x5 inch

http://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/vicki-greene/surveillance-operation/122613

New Cat WIP - Moving along slowly

Making slow progress and this is certainly in the ugly stages.  I used to panic at this stage but I have learned that if you just keep working the painting will usually take a turn for the better so deep breath and continue painting.
Photo Credit: goingslo on flickr
http://www.flickr.com/photos/goingslo/8235924877/in/photostream

New Cat WIP

Here is a new WIP and it is in the early stages.  I have made a few minor changes to the reference photo, mainly changing the leaves on the left to include azalea blooms and the position of the top foot. The cat is beautiful and I hope to do him justice. This watercolor is 10x10 and is a 3/4 inch stretched watercolor paper canvas which will be varnished once completed.
Photo Credit: goingslo on flickr
http://www.flickr.com/photos/goingslo/8235924877/in/photostream

This is the commission that I have been working on and finished today. The owner is very happy with it. 

This beautiful Maine Coon cat's name is Solo and sadly he is no longer with us.   I added the ears and adjusted the coloring from indoor to natural light and I fell in love with him as I painted. 

The owner graciously allowed me to post her photo  along with my painting.

Cat Finished!

My first painting for 2013 is finished!  Thank you for following along with my WIP.  

Below is a link to the Daily Paintworks Site where it is posted for sale.

Repose

5x5 inch 

Varnished Watercolor

SOLD

This is the 2nd rose finished.  I am calling it "Gold in the Garden".  It is 5x5 inches and will be varnished and framed in the same frame as the "Roses are Red" painting.  The framed painting will be posted on the DailyPaintWorks auction site for $95.

All comments are welcome and thanks for stopping by to take a look.

Here is a picture of the red rose, now officially named "Roses Are Red", in its frame. The painting and frame measure 13x13 inches and I have put it on the DailyPaintWorks site for auction for only $95 for the framed painting.

http://www.dailypaintworks.com/buy/auction/68141

Below is a WIP shot of the 2nd rose that I am working on and it also is 5x5 inches and will be framed in the same frame as the red rose.

Rose Painting

I was surprised when I saw that it had been so long since my last post but there were some lags in my painting time.  This is a 5x5 inch watercolor that I just "finished".  I am still looking at it to make sure that I don't want to do any touch ups before varnishing and framing it.  I have the most delightful frame and will post a picture once it is framed.  I don't have a name for it yet. All comments welcome.

Reflecting

8x8 inch Varnished Watercolor

I painted this for the 4th of July.  I do believe it is a time for "Reflecting" and I hope that everyone has a very happy and safe holiday!  I will be posting this in my DPW Gallery.  Thanks for looking and all comments are appreciated.

Sea Turtle

Here is my latest varnished watercolor, "Sea Turtle".  The painting is 5x5 inches and with the frame it is 12.5 x 12.5.  I am listing it on the DPW auction for $95.00.  Hope you like it!

Nosy Neighbor

8x8 inch Varnished Watercolor

I knew I had to paint this one when I first saw it.  The expression was wonderful.  The colors look a bit brighter IRL but this is our 3rd day of rain and I really miss the sunshine.  I will put this one in the DPW gallery today so that it will show up on the "What's New" page tomorrow.  Thanks to A. Jakubiak @ flicker for the reference photo. Hope everyone has a fun and safe weekend!

Here Come the Clowns

Here Come the Clowns

8x8 inch 

Varnished Watercolor

I just could not resist painting these clown fish.  Thanks to jjcb @ flickr for the reference photo.

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.

Summer Daze

On steaming hot summer days do you ever find yourself daydreaming about waves and cool ocean breezes?  Summer Daze is a 5x7 inch varnished watercolor on board and she is dressed in a lovely frame with 2 inch molding (framed size 9x11).  This painting is ready to take out of the box and hang on the wall.  This is a great gift idea for your friends or yourself.  Take a mental break and enjoy that ocean breeze.

Free shipping within the United States.

For purchase information click here .

We Have a Winner for the July Giveaway!

The winner of "Gardenia" is Christiane from Canada.  She is one of my blogger buddies and here is a link to her blog:  http://christianekingsley.blogspot.com/

Congratulations Christiane!  Thanks to all that entered the drawing and remember that there will be a new giveaway posted on August 1st.

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Check back tomorrow for the final version of "Conte du Renard".  Monsieur Renard will be dressed in a beautiful custom made frame.