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Continuing my loose watercolor flower trend
I decided that I am enjoying the challenge of loosening up my watercolor paintings and decided to continue my floral theme this week with a loose lilac rendition. The loose style is still a challenge for me. I have never… Continue reading
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Bright loose dandelions for a wet grey day
It was a grey wet day today. Lovely Michigan drizzle. But at least it was wet roads and not icy roads around this weekend. January and February often give few sunny days so I try to create some sunshine with… Continue reading
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Busy day of Artsy things
Today was a busy artsy day for me. I had two openings, the Michigan Annual at Anton and the Today’s Weather at the Grosse Pointe War Memorial. Since I couldn’t attend both at the same time my mom generously represented… Continue reading
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Commissioned watercolor for a friend
I used my Zoom with June time this morning to work on a special request from an old friend. She had a picture taken from her father’s property up north and asked me to paint it for her. She also… Continue reading
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A boop-able shark for my daughter
My daughter loves sharks and today is her half birthday. For Christmas my mother-in-law bought her a bracelet which lets her track a shark. Her shark is a hammerhead, so I’ve been thinking of painting her a picture of her… Continue reading
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Clay day Wednesday
Wednesday evenings I take a pottery class at the Anton Art Center. I started taking classes just before the pandemic hit. I was instantly addicted. I love the whole process of making ceramic art, whether on the wheel or hand… Continue reading
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Visualization and Meditation
Today didn’t go as I planned. Tuesdays are a bit hard for me; I had been getting together with my best friend every Tuesday for nearly two decades. His loss is difficult most days but none more so than on… Continue reading
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Colorful abstract kind of day
Today is a cold wet grey Michigan day, so I felt something bright and colorful was in order. I took a break from my gouache today and popped back into watercolor mode. It may have been inspired a bit by… Continue reading
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Lion fever has taken Detroit
Lion pride has taken over the Detroit area of Michigan and everywhere you go you see supportive fans showing their Detroit Lion Pride. All this energy inspired tonights painting of a lion in Detroit Blue. I searched through my pictures… Continue reading
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“The Outdoors” opening and awards
Today was an exciting day for me. We had the opening of our group exhibition themed The Outdoors, this afternoon. While most of my family stayed home with a cold, my youngest son and I picked up my mom, who… Continue reading
366 Days of Art 