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Something lighter
So after yesterday’s creepy watercolor I decided to lighten things up around here. And what better than daisies and a butterfly to achieve this goal. I had a picture I took at the Ford House gardens of the daisies but… Continue reading
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Robins’ Day
Today we celebrated the inaugural Robins’ Day holiday. It started as something my youngest dreamt we celebrated and at first he didn’t realize it was a dream and insisted it was in our calendar. Once he realized he had dreamed… Continue reading
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Inspired by yesterday
So as promised is yesterday’s post, I painted a picture inspired by one of the flower photographs I took yesterday at the Ford House Paint-out. The thistle really grabbed my attention, but I decided to use it as an inspiration,… Continue reading
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Paint-Out at the Ford House
Today started off rainy, but fortunately the weather cleared up for the afternoon and we were able to enjoy the paint-out at the Edsel and Elenor Ford Estate. I got some great photos from the gardens and along the trail… Continue reading
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Day Lilies Revisited
I decided to revisit my day lily painting from yesterday. While I liked it, it took me a lot longer to paint it than I wanted for a loose watercolor. So tonight I painted the day lilies again, this time… Continue reading
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Watercolor Day Lilies
Today I wanted to do another loose watercolor floral painting. I was tempted to make another Rose of Sharon picture, but then settled on day lilies. On our way to Albany, I saw some amazing deep red day lilies ,… Continue reading
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Photos at the garden
This morning my breathing was improved enough to make my overdue visit to our plot at the Community Garden. It was a beautiful visit, as we got there before the heat and humidity of the afternoon set in. The weeds… Continue reading
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Loose floral practice
When I was out walking yesterday, I passed by a huge Rose of Sharon bush and stopped to take some pictures. It is beautiful in full bloom. I think I may use it as my next orange ink painting, but… Continue reading
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Photoshop Play
Today, being the eve of July 4th, didn’t lend itself well to my getting set up to paint. With fireworks going off, a husband who doesn’t need to get up early in the morning tomorrow, and an excited 6 year… Continue reading
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Kitty in the Dandelions
I have been wanting to make a card for a fellow artist and board member of our club who is going through some health problems. She loves cats, so I thought that a kitten making a wish on dandelions would… Continue reading
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