An Owl Family in the Pumpkin Patch

Here is a new fall painting. The art in the circle was created on watercolor paper with watercolors, colored pencil, gold glitter paint, and pen.

The faces of the owls were created with colored pencil and pen and their bodies watercolor and pen.

The watercolor art has been attached to a piece of mdf that has been painted dark teal, sanded and then stained. Six green vintage thumbtacks hold the watercolor in place.

Almost That Time of Year!!!

I love creating pumpkins, whether it is with colored pencils or acrylic paint they are one of my favorite subjects. Since I am learning to work with watercolors I thought it was about time I tried painting a pumpkin.  I really enjoy working with watercolors.

Here is a early autumn painting!

Vibrant Rooster on a Perch Welcoming the Sunflowers

Here is my latest Rooster painting!!! A colorful rooster sitting on a perch surrounded by sunflowers.

Watercolor Painting, Vintage Toy Elephant

Watercolor painting inspired by vintage elephant toy.

A little inspiration!!!

Equals a little cute, fun, art!!!

An Owl, a Sunflower, and a Butterfly ...

I wanted to share two new paintings that I listed in my shop! Both of these paintings were created on stretched canvases, I know me painting on canvas!!! I can't remember the last time I painted on canvas, it actually was a nice change. I am really happy with the appearance and the texture of the pieces.

The first painting I completed was the White Butterfly resting on the Sunflower. I love how the center of the sunflower came out. The colors really fade nicely into one another. Whenever I look into the center of a sunflower I don't just see brown or black I see a rainbow of colors. Sunflowers have been one of my favorite flowers to create since I have been a kid. They are just so bold and striking yet simple and uncomplicated.

 I thought a white butterfly would be a nice stark contrast to the colorful butterfly. They are simply beautiful.

My favorite thing about this painting is that it is a bit spooky, I would not say he is a cute owl. I love how piercing his eyes are. I think the combination of the color and size of his eyes give him a creepy appearance. Another detail I love about the painting is the ability to see the teal background stand out among the feather colors. I think it adds a beautiful depth to the art.

Have a beautiful Thursday!!!



Saturday in New York

Saturday Michael and I went to New York City to go to the Renegade Craft Fair in Brooklyn. I have been to so many craft fairs in my life but nothing like this. It was so different. There were so many unique and creative artists and crafts people. It was so inspiring. It was neat to see sellers from Etsy in person. There were a few shops and artists that I met that I had used their items in treasuries or their shop’s are part of my favorites. The artists that were there were from all over the country, Oregon, Texas, the whole show was an amazing experience. I joked with Michael that we have to go to the one in San Francisco and see what that one is like. So I have a new goal for myself and that is to apply to the Brooklyn show next year!

 

Could you ask for a better backdrop to a craft fair?!?!?

Brooklyn!

Amazing!!!

I love this!!!

Little Italy!!!

Stunning!!!

Kaleidoscope Rooster on a Hill of Daisies

I finally have some new art to share!!! Meet my newest creation, "Kaleidoscope Rooster on a Hill of Daisies"!  It has been so long since I have sat and created anything! It felt so good! The kiddies were not home Sunday so I sat myself outside under our curly willow tree and painted all day. I started at 9:30 and finally finished at 5. There truly is nothing better than enjoying a quiet June day painting. The sun was shining, a light breeze was blowing, the birds were singing, I was surrounded by inspiration!

I have been very upset about Abbey going off to kindergarten in August, I am going to miss her so much. I have been a stay-at-home mom for a decade and now it is over. It's scary. I went from a college student to a mom in a blink of an eye and I have never had a career never had a chance to go for what I truly want. Honestly I think it has taken me the last ten years to figure out what I want. I finally have the confidence and desire to follow my dreams and I have a clear picture of what my dreams are. I have so many plans and ideas but as excited as I am I am also terrified. Taking the time to paint Sunday helped me realize that I am ready for the next step. It was so rewarding getting to do what I loved all day! I know that I will be heart broken when Abigail steps on the bus in August but at the same time I finally get to see what I can do.  

 Have a Wonderful Tuesday!!!