Throwback Thursday

"Baby Dahlia"
8" x 8"
(framed watercolor on aquabord)
$175

Click here to purchase.

I'm throwing it back to this little ditty. A couple of years ago, a delightful man who visited my studio during The Backroads Studio Tour brought me a bouquet of dahlias from his yard. This little one was just so sweet it begged to be painted. It has spent some time in my studio and is now looking to find its "forever home."  With Christmas approaching, perhaps it will get lucky.

Have a happy Thursday!

Lights . . . Camera . . . Auction!

"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 . . .

July Geraniums" and Another Free Coloring Page!

"July Geraniums" (small)
painting is 6" x 6" - watercolor on aquabord
(framed as shown)
$300

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As I was planning and writing my posts for the week, it was brought to my attention that I never posted my 6" x 6" painting, "July Geraniums" for sale on DailyPaintworks.  The painting is presently hanging at the Woods Memorial Library in Barre, MA in case you'd like to see it in person.  It comes framed as shown.

I have also decided to add another free coloring page to the Coloring Book link on this blog.  You can sample my coloring book and create your own version of "July Geraniums" along with "Madden Girls."  Click here or visit the Coloring Book link at the top of this blog for a printable version of the pages.  I hope you enjoy coloring and if you're left wanting more, please visit amazon.com to purchase your own book for $8.99 -- it's full of over 40 images like these to color.  

"July Geraniums"

Have a great week and thanks for popping by!

Hydrangea in Green Glass

Hydrangea in Green Glass - 14" x 11" - watercolor on cradled aquabord

$350 - Click here to purchase

I finished this painting last Friday.   I think it's a little more contemporary in that it is painted on cradled aquabord and doesn't need a frame.  It's all ready to hang.

Thank you for visiting my blog!

Hydrangea Progress

14" x 11" - watercolor on cradled aquabord - work in progress

I worked on this little ditty today among other projects that I'm excited to share . . . so stay tuned to my blog this week! 

Have a lovely day!

Peony in Glass

"Peony in Glass" - 12" x 12" - watercolor on clayboard - $350

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This another peony painting that has been on display at the Palmer Public Library in Palmer, MA.  I think painting flowers is difficult business and peonies is NO exception!  So kudos to all you flower painters!

The image below is of this painting in its frame.  Since the painting is on aquabord, it has been treated with a UV protective finish.  It's gloss and has a little texture . . . like the painting has been painted on linen.  Just an experiment for me, but I think it turned out quite nice. 

Thank you for taking the time to stop by.

Peonies in Pewter

Peonies in Pewter - framed watercolor on aquabord - 12" x 12"

 

$400 - Click here to buy.

This painting has been on display at the Palmer Public Library in Palmer, MA.  My show will be coming down soon and so I've put this for sale up on Daily Paintworks. 

I'm still working on my coke bottles and hoping to finish them tomorrow.  Have a great night!

"Baby Dahlia"

"Baby Dahlia"
8" x 8"
watercolor on aquabord - unframed
opening bid:  $150
"buy now:"  $175

Click here to bid.

Yippee!  My first completed painting in 2016 is "Baby Dahlia."  The image below shows what this painting could look like framed.  Have a great day!

Letting It Set

"Baby Dahlia"
8" x 8"
watercolor on aquabord

I think this one is just about done . . . just going to let it set for a while.  I'll post a full view when I put it up for sale.  Have a good day!

Baby Dahlia - WIP

work in progress
8" x 8"
(watercolor on clayboard)

I guess this mild winter has me thinking of flowers.  Here's another floral still life I began recently.  It's a baby dahlia.  :)

Thank you for popping by.

New Hydrangea Painting - wip

work-in-progress
14" x 11"
watercolor on cradled clayboard

So in addition to the other paintings I'm working on . . . I spent some time last night working on this new painting.  I like skipping around.  While one thing is drying I can attack areas of other paintings.  It keeps things exciting!  :)

Have a great weekend and thank you for coming by.

More Peonies

work in progress
12" x 12"
(watercoor on aquabord)

Please excuse my photograph - the lighting is a little weird, but you get the idea.  I've been working on another peony painting.  Below are some more shots in progress.

Have a lovely weekend!

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.

Irons In The Fire

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

I have lots of irons in the fire lately.  Don't worry, I haven't given up on the piggy though - still need to finish a couple more whiskers. 

I spent some time with my dad yesterday morning of course and then later in the afternoon attended The Salem Cross Inn's Drover's Roast, where I painted the little painting above. It's just about done although I may tweak a shadow or two to create a little more drama.  

Below is the peony painting I began at the end of last week. I'm excited to paint the background.  It's going to be very dark. I got a little advice from the amazing Ali Cavanaugh who was kind enough to share with me how she tackles dark backgrounds on aquabord. Basically it just comes down to layers. Doesn't everything?  :)  So here's my first one.

Thank you for stopping by.

Almost Done . . . Another One

"This Little Piggy"  - wip
12" x 12"
(watercolor on cradled aquabord)

Almost done with my piggy painting. In the meantime I couldn't resist photographing and painting some of my peonies. I've never had the courage to try painting them before this year. They are a favorite subject though, for my friend, Jo Mackenzie.

work in progress
watercolor on aquabord

Have a lovely day!

Old-Fashioned Hydrangea

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

Click here to bid

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

Thank you for stopping by!

At A Snail's Pace

"Old Fashioned Hydrangea" - wip

Everything I'm working on lately is going at a snail's pace.  But that's okay, right?  Here's the little bit of progress from my hydrangea painting, detail below.

Have a great weekend!

"Old Fashioned Hydrangea" - detail

Weekend Progress

"Old-Fashioned Hydrangea" - wip

While working on a very large commission, I still managed to make a little progress on my hydrangea on aquabord and get a watercolor sketch/study done.  Hope you all had a good weekend.  Our Spring weather seems to finally be here in the Northeast.  

Have a good start to your week . . . thanks for popping by.

Painting #1 - Verbena

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

Click here to bid.  Starting bid: $75

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

(what this painting could look
like when framed)

Finished Another Old One

"Country Nosegay"
12" x 12"
watercolor on aquabord

Click here to bid.  Starting bid:  $200

I decided to finally finish up this painting that I started a while ago.  I have ordered this frame and thus am offering this painting framed as above.  Hopefully it will find its forever home and brighten someone's day.  

Thank you for stopping by.