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"Daisies Squared"
6" x 6"
(watercolor on aquabord)

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After struggling a bit on the background I finally came up with something I like.  "Daisies Squared" is a square composition of an earlier painting I did on paper (that one was a long rectangle).  I decided to put this little one up for auction on my DailyPaintworks site. Bidding begins at $100. This painting doesn't come framed, however the image below shows what it could look like when framed.

(although this painting does not come framed, this is what it could look like)

Thanks so much for visiting!  I'm off to paint the next . . .

Glass Houses

"Glass Houses"
6" x 6"
(watercolor on aquabord)
starting bid:  $75

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I managed to finish this little ditty tonight.  I think it's a cute little painting for a kitchen and would look great in a contemporary floater frame.

(what "Glass Houses" could look like framed)

Thanks for taking a peek!

Giggle Giggle, Wink Wink

"Giggle Giggle, Wink Wink"
12" x 12"
(watercolor on aquabord)

Click here to bid:  $275

This is the first of two Valentine paintings I've recently completed.  I think they go along with my food/pantry theme as well as hitting the mark for the holiday.  I hope you enjoy them both . . . stay tuned for "Cutie Pie."

cradled edge painted pink

Thanks for visiting!

Need A Special Valentine?

"Paper Heart No. 1"
6" x 6"
(watercolor on paper)

Click here to bid.  Starting bid:  $60

Do you need a special Valentine for your special Valentine?  This little painting is perfect.  Actually it's a lovely little painting to cheer up anyone or any space (if I do say so myself).  It's painted on paper and comes matted in a white mat that measures 10" x 10."  I've reduced the price from $75 to a starting bid of $60 and I will even wrap it in my new Valentine gift wrap for the winning bidder!  :)

The image below is how this painting could look when framed.  I think it's adorable.

(what this painting could look like when framed)

Thanks for popping by!

A Dear Friend

"A Dear Friend"
6" x 6"
watercolor on cradled aquabord
starting bid:  $75

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This is a little painting I did as a demonstration for a few of my art students last night.  I just love the look of sepia paintings.  

The painting is on cradled aquabord as shown below and is ready to hang.  

cradled board with black edge

Thank you for viewing my work.  Have a great start to your weekend . . . TGIF!

No, This Isn't Garlic

"White Pumpkin"
8" x 8"
(watercolor on cradled aquabord)
starting bid:  $70

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At first I wasn't sure if I should actually name this painting "Not Garlic" but I decided not to.  :)  It's actually a small white pumpkin and I wanted to experiment with whites.  Not to mention I needed another square gourd painting for the month of October on my 2017 calendar.  

Today is the first day of the 30 paintings in 30 days challenge that Leslie Saeta hosts.  I know that I won't be able to paint 30 paintings, but I've challenged myself to begin a series of 9 paintings:  three 6" x 6" -- three 8" x 8" -- and three 12" x 12" paintings.  I've been inspired by a commission I just completed, so stay tuned in to see my progress.  I don't know if I'll be able to complete the 9 paintings in one month, but I intend to try.  I'm excited.

Thanks for checking in   . . . have a lovely day!

But It's Still Summer!

"Winter Sunlight"
8" x 10"
(watercolor on aquabord)
starting bid:  $100

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Why Winter?  Well, because I'm working on my annual calendar and Christmas cards so I can have them printed in time for my Open House in October.  I didn't have a very good image for December, so I adapted a reference photo I had taken a few years ago of this lovely, little porch in Spring . . . made a few changes and voila!  

(what this painting could look like when framed)

While this is going to be the image for December 2017, I think it looks more like February or even March . . . with a rather faded wreath that has yet to have been taken down.  That's pretty how I roll. I won't tell you how long my decorations are usually up for!  :)

Have a great day!  I'll be back with a few more finished commissions soon.

"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.

Christmas?!

"Nantucket Christmas"
9.25" x 5.5"
(watercolor on paper)

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What am I thinking?!  I can't say I'm looking forward to winter, but I am looking forward, preparing for my 2015 Christmas cards.  So this is my first design for this year.  My Thursday morning ladies inspired me . . . the "beachy" window was their idea.  I'm so lucky to have such creative students!  

I haven't yet come up with the inside sentiment, but if you'd like more information about getting a jump on the holidays and ordering cards, please email me kkoz517@charter.net.  

2015 Christmas card - before folding
5.5" x 4.25"

(what this painting could look like when framed)

Number Five!

"Value #5"
8" x 8"
(watercolor on paper)

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It's been a little hectic around here with some family projects and appointments, but all is well.  I just haven't found time to finish paintings and post.  But I'm still painting.  It brings me such joy and peace to put my brush to paper.  

Wishing you a great day full of joy and peace.  Thank you for stopping by.

(what this painting could look like when framed)

"Value #4"

"Value #4"
8" x 8"
(watercolor on paper)

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It's Day 10 but this is my fourth painting in Leslie Saeta's 30 Day Painting Challenge.  I've been painting close to every day (although I took off Sunday to work on an outdoor project) and am really enjoying this groove I'm in.  (And those of you who know me, know how much I like to groove!)  :)

Thanks for stopping by.  Oh and I've included another progress shot of the larger geranium painting if you scroll down.  It's coming along.

(what this painting could look like when framed)

"Cape Cod July" - work in progress
14" x 18"
(watercolor on aquabord)

Redware Winterberries

"Redware Winterberries"
8" x 10"
watercolor on aquabord

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Not that we want to think about winter, but this is a piece I did for my April show and just decided to put it up for auction now!  Thank you for stopping by.

Raspberry With Blueberries

"Raspberry with Blueberries"
5" x 5"
(watercolor on aquabord)

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I'm still here ... mainly working on my commission but I did manage to do this little painting in between.  Hope you all are enjoying your summer.  Thanks for stopping by.

(what this painting could look like when framed)

Peonies Progress

watercolor on aquabord - wip
12" x 12"

Here's the latest progress on the peonies painting.  Still glazing the background, but we're getting close. Have a good day and thank you for stopping by.

A Study In Neutrals

"A Study In Neutrals"
6" x 6"
(watercolor on aquabord)

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Next up . . . "This Little Piggy" . . . it's all done, so stay tuned!  :)

(what this painting could look like when framed)

Blue Pitcher

"Blue Pitcher"
6" x 6"
watercolor on aquabord

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I began my day with some value sketching in the morning and decided to finish up this pitcher painting that I had started last year, in the afternoon.  I have a little pile of 6"x 6" aquabord paintings that need finishing.  1 down and bunch more to go.  :)

Thank you for stopping by . . . have a lovely day.

 (what this painting could look like when framed)

morning sketch in progress

Nantucket Window

"Nantucket Window"
8.75" x 5.5"
watercolor on paper

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`Tis the season for beautiful blue hydrangea and Cape Cod!!  This is a little painting I did of a window from a home on Nantucket.  Thank you for viewing my work and have a great day!

(what this painting could look like when framed)

Old-Fashioned Hydrangea

"Old Fashioned Hydrangea"
8" x 8"
watercolor on aquabord

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Hot off the drawing the board . . . I think I'm shouting "uncle" on this one.  Back to my commission . . . 

Thank you for stopping by!

Open

"Open"
6" x 6"
watercolor on aquabord

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Okay . . . so I'm back to being literal - ha!  :)  But I couldn't resist this one.   Another image from a walk with my brother last summer on the North Shore in Massachusetts.  Thank you for visiting.  Have a great day!

example - this painting would look great in a floater frame!