Hi Friends. I have been enjoying our amazing fall weather and changing colors of the leaves. The squirrels are busy preparing for the colder weather, and the birds are always feasting at our feeders. Little finches like this one are numerous and constantly on the lookout for our neighborhood hawk and the cat from next door. Thank goodness the blue jays are so boisterous and squawk out their warning cries when danger is near.
Furtive Finch
I’ve been MIA from my blog for almost a month and have a lot of reading to catch up on. As if 2020 itself wasn’t bad enough, sadly we lost my dear father-in-law last month, and then we lost an uncle recently to Covid, so I just haven’t been in a creative mood. Sorry to be so glum, but I’m just being honest. Tell me how you’ve been; I’d love to hear how you are holding up. Sending virtual hugs to you all!
I wish the world were more like this Placid Penguin, gliding along in its element, calm and content with his surroundings. Oh well, I can dream, right?
Placid Penguin
Wishing a tranquil, peaceful day to you. Thanks for stopping by!
Hi Friends. How have you been? Last month I was busy working on a commission for dear friends. We had traveled to Greece years ago and enjoyed sightseeing and lunch arranged by a local fellow. I had painted a picture of that lunch and it now hangs in my dining room, and they asked me to paint one for them.
Corfu Lunch II
It was fun to revisit a painting. I feel like my art decisions were made more knowledgeably than when I painted the first one, and I arranged some of the items a little differently. The bottom line is they loved it, and I’m honored that they wanted to have one of my paintings to hang in their home.
It’s definitely autumn here, my favorite season, and I’m enjoying the cooler temps and beautiful, bright colors of the leaves. Hopefully all is well in your neck of the woods. Take care, and thanks for stopping by!
Meet Nala, who was a big, beautiful pooch. Doesn’t she look like she was a sweetie, and I love her sleepy eyes?
Meet Nala
Animal portraits are one of my favorite subjects, and I am thinking about attempting a human portrait sometime soon. I’ve got a lot of practicing to do, so wish me luck!
Charlie, the founder of Doodlewash and World Watercolor Month has given us thought-provoking prompts this year; these are my interpretations for the last three days. The paintings are not meant to be masterpieces. The point is to simply enjoy the process of painting and not worry about the end product so much.
Yesterday – Calendar
I really wanted to paint the likeness of Paul McCartney singing, but instead I went literal with the prompt. Maybe next time, Paul.
Pose – Wooden Drawing Mannequin
A wooden drawing mannequin striking a pose.
Do Over – Grocery Shopping
Something we have to do over and over again. I liked using all my granulating colors in this painting.
Thanks for following along with me this month. It’s been a pleasure to see what many other artists painted for the prompts. Thanks, Charlie, for hosting. Please stay well out there, friends, and take the time to call a loved one or someone who might be lonely.
World Watercolor Month is an annual global charitable event featuring the ultimate challenge of 31 Watercolors is 31 Days! Artists around the globe come together to paint the world with beautiful watercolor and help raise awareness for arts education to get art supplies for kids who need them. If you want to know more or help deserving children get art supplies, please check out the official WWCM website here.
Charlie, the founder of Doodlewash and World Watercolor Month, has given us thought-provoking prompts this year; these are my interpretations for the fourth week. The paintings are not meant to be masterpieces. The point is to simply enjoy the process of painting and not worry about the end product so much.
Valuable – Love/Relationships
I’m grateful to have such a wonderful quarantine partner, and I miss being with so many other family members and friends.
Alone – Male Betta Fish
Evidently, male Bettas need to be kept apart or they become aggressive and fight. My niece, Katie, has a Betta named Dave 🙂
Abundance – Corn
Generally, we have an abundance of corn in Ohio by now, but because of an extremely wet spring, corn is more precious this year. Freshly picked corn on the cob is a summertime treat!
Sharp – Pocket Knife
As a kid, it seemed like my Dad’s pocket knife was magic. He could make or fix just about everything with it!
Favorite Song – Anything by The Monkees
You probably already know how much I enjoy The Monkees and their music. This is their star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Shine – Light Bulb
Our neighbors have a string of Edison light bulbs on their deck, and they look so festive at night!
Complementary – Colors
Complementary colors, like blue and orange, when placed side by side, create a pleasing contrast and enhance each other. When mixed, they cancel each other out and make a neutral color.
There are only three days left of the WWCM celebration. Thanks for stopping by, and please stay safe!
World Watercolor Month is an annual global charitable event featuring the ultimate challenge of 31 Watercolors is 31 Days! Artists around the globe come together to paint the world with beautiful watercolor and help raise awareness for arts education to get art supplies for kids who need them. If you want to know more or help deserving children get art supplies, please check out the official WWCM website here.
Charlie, the founder of Doodlewash and World Watercolor Month, has given us thought-provoking prompts this year; these are my interpretations for the third week. The paintings are not meant to be masterpieces. The point is to simply enjoy the process of painting and not worry about the end product so much.
Forgotten – Rain Gear
It’s a horrible thing to forget rain gear when it is pouring!
Machine – Screws
Most machines are held together by these.
Spontaneous – Ice Cream Run
On the spur of the moment, hopping in the car to get some ice cream!
Soft – PillowsFavorite Scent – Magnolia
Magnolia flowers emit an exhilarating, heady floral/citrus scent. I wish we had a magnolia tree in our yard.
Wiggle – Bobber
We spent many hours as kids watching bobbers wiggle around in the lake, and it was so exciting when the tail end went vertical!
Organic – Mushrooms
It seems that people either enjoy the taste of mushrooms or dislike them immensely. I rather enjoy them. How about you?
Thanks for stopping by, and please be well!
World Watercolor Month is an annual global charitable event featuring the ultimate challenge of 31 Watercolors is 31 Days! Artists around the globe come together to paint the world with beautiful watercolor and help raise awareness for arts education to get art supplies for kids who need them. If you want to know more or help deserving children get art supplies, please check out the official WWCM website here.
