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!

Bird-Brained

"Big Red"
10" x 7"
(watercolor on paper)

I've had nothing but birds on the brain whenever I've sat down to paint in the past couple weeks. My morning students are painting cardinals so as I've mentioned in previous post, I've painted this image multiple times and in various stages to help them along. Because I've gotten so intimately acquainted with this little fella, I even used him in a painting demonstration for the Quabbin Art Association last week.

Happily I finally finished one of my versions of this guy today.  He's on paper, and luckily I have the perfect mat and frame for him in my inventory, so this one will come all ready to hang. I may have a buyer already, but if not, I will post the specifics.

Below is what this painting looks like all framed up.

I've had to be busy with other things lately, (taxes being one of those things but alas I am done!) so I am ready to paint again and it feels really good!

Have a lovely day.  

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!

30 Day Challenge Prep

My 30 Day Challenge Prep-work continues.  I got my aquabord in, all my photos taken and composed; now it's time to get them on my painting surface.  If you're interested in taking part or just curious to see the paintings, visit the link above.  Artist and entrepreneur, Leslie Saeta is the mastermind behind this online event.  

Thanks for stopping by.