Back In The Saddle

"Bittersweet"
6" x 6"
(watercolor on aquabord)

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As you know, I finished my commission and my client picked it up this morning.  It's a gift, so hopefully it's well-received.  Now that that's complete, I'm back at the 30 in 30.  Here's my #9.  Now I'm out of sync with the dates and have to keep telling my OCD self that that's okay.  Ha!  :)

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We Interrupt This Program . . .

"Azul"
8" x 8"
(watercolor on aquabord)

Well today's painting is not exactly part of my planned "30 Day Challenge" paintings, but I finished it today nonetheless and will post it on Leslie's blog.  That counts right?

This is the commission I've been working on. It's a surprise, so shhhhh . . . (I think it's a safe bet Azul's parents don't read my blog, so that's why I'm posting it even though it's a surprise).  This isn't the best photo of the finished painting as it's dark out and I just couldn't get all the colors to read well nor could I get good clarity -- but I think it's much better in person.  The staining in the background works much better in real life.  I really enjoyed working on this gentle little lady.  I hope her Mum & Dad will be pleased.  :)

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#9 - Work In Progress

In between working on these small "Challenge" paintings, I'm also working on a commission.  So I haven't been able to finish this 9th painting yet.  I may not even finish it tomorrow, as I have a deadline looming.  Like the title of master watercolorist, Chris Beck's blog states: "I'm Painting As Fast As I Can."  :)

Have a great day.

Day off

My plate is really full this month and so I've given myself permission to take time off from Leslie Saeta's 30 Day Challenge if I need it.  Even God took a day off, right?  Although I don't know that painting a painting a day is equivalent to creating . . . well, EVERYTHING.  Ha!  But seriously,  I think 25 paintings would be perfect actually, because I love the square.  My paintings are square and 25 would give me a 5 x 5 square of paintings.  :)   

So instead here is a recap of my paintings so far. I like them all together.  Yippee!  See you tomorrow.

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#8 - "Monday Moonshine"

"Monday Moonshine"
6" x 6"
(watercolor on aquabord)

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#7 - "Chatting With Kathy"

"Chatting with Kathy"
6" x 6"
(watercolor on aquabord)

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You may be wondering about the name of this painting. Well, ​I was on the phone with my friend, Kathy, while I painted this. I got a late start on this one, and technically finished it at 1 in the morning on Monday. I could've named it "Missed Due Date" but I thought "Chatting with Kathy" was a nicer memory. This is #7 of Leslie Saeta's "30 Paintings in 30 Days Challenge."

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#6 - Uncle

"Uncle"
6" x 6"
(watercolor on paper)

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You're probably wondering why I've named this painting "Uncle." Well, I'll tell you.  I was very close to calling Uncle" on this one before finishing it.  I really feel like I've lost my painting mojo.  The last few paintings have really been tough.  And it's early in the game . . .  oh boy.  

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#5 - Corked

"Corked"
6" x 6"
(watercolor on aquabord)

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I struggled with this one (just like the last one) . . . but managed to finish it up just before I headed off for dinner with my husband's brother, sister-in-law and two nephews for a fun evening.  Those little boys crack me up.  One of them had me scratching his ears like dog, to which he responded:  "aaaah, that's the spot."  Ha!

I'm back now -- uploading my images and ready for bed.  Thank you for visiting.

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#4 - Little Brown Jug

"Little Brown Jug"
6" x 6"
(watercolor on aquabord)

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Tonight's post is going to be brief.  It's past my bedtime.  I struggled with this one today.  Got a late start as I had some other obligations to attend to and then it gave me trouble.  Thank you, little brown jug.  :)  I think I'm finally satisfied.

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#3 - Brimfield Mini-Pitcher

"Brimfield Mini-Pitcher"
6" x 6"
(watercolor on aquabord)

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Brimfield's back!  If you haven't heard of it, it is one of the best and largest antique markets in the U.S.  It's running now, the first week of September and is just a few towns over from me.

Back at its July show, I purchased some miniature redware vessels.  I knew I could use them for little floral arrangements and in still lifes. This one is a miniature (about 5" high) pitcher.  So in homage to the Brimfield Antique Market here's painting #3 in Leslie Saeta's "30 in 30 Challenge."

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Day #2 - "All Scratched Up"

"All Scratched Up"
6" x 6"
(watercolor on aquabord)

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Day #2 -- so far so good.  Thanks for taking a peek.  :)

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Painting #1 - Verbena

"Verbena"
6" x 6"
(watercolor on aquabord)

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Oh boy . . . here we go:  the first painting for Leslie Saeta's "30 Paintings in 30 Days Challenge."  Thanks for stopping in.

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