The Crush (cont'd)

"The Crush" - wip
8" x 8"
(watercolor on aquabord)

I made a little more progress on this last week and hope to finish it up this week.  Stay tuned . . .

A Missing Whitman For Sale

"A Missing Whitman"
12" x 12"
(watercolor on cradled aquabord)

Click here to purchase:  $450

After a tiny bit of tweaking on Tuesday I'm satisfied that "A Missing Whitman" is done. It's painted on 7/8" cradled aquabord with a red edge (as shown below).  It's been treated with a UV Protective gloss finish and is ready to hang.

the red edge

Thanks so much for visiting.

A Missing Whitman

"A Missing Whitman"
12" x 12"
(watercolor on 7/8" cradled aquabord)

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!  I'm pretty much done with this, although I just need to let it set for a bit so I can make sure.  I may have a little tweaking to do to the empty spot.  I think it looks a little wonky.  

Hope you and your valentine have a lovely day!

Getting In The Mood

"Cutie Pie" - wip
12" x 12"
(watercolor on aquabord)

We've caught the Valentine bug here in the studio.  Some progress shots of my new painting, "Cutie Pie."

weekend progress on "Cutie Pie"

Thank you for visiting.  Have a great start to your week!

Valentine's Day cards and gift wrap

"Paper Heart #3" notecard

I mentioned yesterday that I have a midwinter sale going on over at my storenvy shop.  Included in the 20% off sale is my valentine notecard.  You can access it out here.

I've also done some updating to my Spoonflower shop where I have a few fabric/gift wrap/wallpaper designs for sale.  I recently added my "Elvis Man" design (see previous post) ... I think it's pretty unique ... and will be adding my Valentine patterns as soon as I receive and approve my proofs.  

Spoonflower Shop - what's for sale now
(click on image for a closer view)

Coming soon . . . "Pretty in Pink" and "Dancing Hearts."  "Elvis Man" is already available for purchase as fabric or gift wrap.  I can't imagine anyone wanting to wallpaper a room with The King -- ha! -- but I can certainly make it available as wallpaper should someone be interested.   

my latest designs -- Valentine patterns not yet for sale -- but keep checking back at:
Spoonflower.com
(click on image for a closer view)

a closer look at "Dancing Hearts"
©Kara K. Bigda

a closer look at "Pretty in Pink"
©Kara K. Bigda

Thanks for stopping by.

"Paper Heart No. 3"

"Paper Heart No. 3" - 6" x 6" - watercolor on paper

Starting bid:  $60 - Click here to bid.

So this is the last in my little valentine series . . . hope you've enjoyed it.  May the love of Valentine's Day stay with you throughout the year!

"Paper Heart No. 2"

"Paper Heart No. 2" - 6" x 6" - watercolor on paper

Starting Bid:  $60 - Click here to bid.

Another paper heart hanging by some curling ribbon.  Happy Valentine's Day!  This painting comes matted to 10" x 10" in a white mat.  The framed images below, show you what this painting could look like with a frame . . . either with a dark wood or white.  Have a great day!

"Paper Heart No. 1"

"Paper Heart No. 1" - 6" x 6" - watercolor on paper

Starting bid:  $60 - Click here to bid.

Last week I painted a series of 3 hanging paper hearts.  This is the first.  It comes matted in white to 10" x 10" . . . below is what this painting could look like when framed: 

 

. . . or on the lighter side . . . 

Hope you all are feeling the love this Valentine's Day.

Thank you for popping by.

A Hug for my Honey

"Valentine Hug"
6" x 6"
watercolor on aquabord

This little painting is for my husband . . . Happy Valentine's Day!  :)

Hope you all have a great day.

Be Mine

"Be Mine"
8" x 8"
watercolor on paper

Wow!!  It's been a very long time.  I never thought I'd be away from blogging for so long, but I must say, the "vacation" has been delightful.  Although, I'm very glad to be back painting again.  Pablo Villicana Lara invited me to paint & post a Valentine painting and I'm so happy he did.  It was just the push I needed to get back in the saddle.  Pablo is an amazing artist, so please check out his work.

Thanks for stopping by.

Love You

"Love You"
6" x 6"
watercolor on paper

Click here to bid.  Starting bid:  $65

I'm hooked on watching/listening to Turner Classic Movies while I paint.  It's Rock Hudson month and tonight Pillow Talk is on - Rock and Doris Day -- my favorite!!  So excuse me if this is a brief post, but the movie just came on.  "You are my inspiration!"  :)  

Thank you for stopping by.  Check out TCM if you love old movies. You can watch it on the computer on demand or stream it live.  It's awesome!  :)