Bountiful Bouquet for LEAP DAY!

Here is a Bountiful Bouquet for Leap Day! I have always loved Leap Day--- probably because it doesn't come around very often!

I did this watercolor several years ago-- but reworked it to have my power and meaning. I think it's finished now ... it's come together nicely for me.

Happy LEAP DAY everyone!

Spring Day!

Spring Day Bounty

watercolor

30" h x 22" w

2012

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GATOR BREATH!

This lovely painting was painted in record time.... on vellum paper.

I wanted to try a different surface to see how watercolor would behave.

It was quite fun... and the painting just rolled off the brush.

It's impossible to see what you've done... because the wash is so wet throughout the painting. You must let it sit and dry -- before you can tack vertically on the wall.

At the end of the day... I looked at it -- and decided it was worth keeping and pursuing vellum for other pieces.

I really like the palette of the gator..and the freedom of the paint!

Gator Breath

watercolor

40" h x 25" w

2012

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I'm feeling blue.. portrait

This watercolor portrait is from 1987. I was cleaning out my flat files and stumbled upon it.

I wanted to throw it away -- but decided to add another wash to it for the possibilites. I covered most of the painting with an Antwerpt Blue glaze.

Imagine my surprise... when it turned out a little deeper and better than I expected!

So... I will spend a little more time on it -- to bring it around to new conclusion.

My students in the studio -- thought I had done a painting of my son. How neat! This portrait was of me 26 years ago... and that's about the age his is now.

Fun~

Enjoy...

Blue Portrait

watercolor

30" h x 40" w

1987-2012

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Party Brellas! Watercolor with M Graham Paints!

M Graham watercolor sent me a palette of paints to use for my workshops in Baltimore, MD and Menucha in Portland OR.

The colors were new to me...and they looked so good -- that I decided to try them out!

Voila!

Here is my day's effort--- PARTY BRELLAS!

I explored each and every pigment they sent ..... lovely quality to the paint and gorgeous coverage. I will have a great time sharing their product.

Each student can try the colors and decide which ones to buy.

Thank you Diana Graham for thinking of me ... and sharing your paint!

Party Brellas

watercolor

11" h x 15" w

2012

SOLD!

Another GREAT workshop!

had the privilege of teaching a great workshop in Mt Vernon IL last weekend. Cedarhurst Center for the Arts- Shrode Art Center sponsored the weekend.

We all had a great time... learning, growing, stretching!

I hope the students gained something from the presentations/demos.

There was much inspiration and creativity.

All the students brought enthusiasm and motivation to learn.

Perfect weather... perfect dinners... fun camaderie...and lively conversation !!

the "uppitity girls'' also made their mark!

What a wonderful time!

Next month--- Columbia MD!

Rock on!

Teach MT VERNON at CEDARHURST!!!

Teaching this weekend to an amazing group of students at Cedarhurst in MT VERNON IL!

What a fun day we had yesterday. EVERYONE is a great artist.. and there is so much creative energy and artistry!

Super class yesterday -- and another one today!

Let's paint!

Cedarhurst Center for the Arts

Mt. Vernon, IL

Happy Valentine's Day!

To all my Blog friends!!

Happy Valentine's Day!

Your interest, comments, posts, and encouragement mean a lot to me.

If I don't always write back to you-- please know that I appreciate you visiting my blog!

I hope you feel my gratitude for your friendship today!

Happy Valentine's Day!

Carol