Friday, December 20, 2013
Thursday, December 12, 2013
Pretty in purple
Did you ever notice how much purple is in nature?!? It is everywhere! Our eyes get used to it though and we just forget to "see" it. That's why I love studying a picture when I paint. It reminds me to stop and see the colors. Living in Washington, I need this little reminder: )
Teacher ornaments
For years I have spent most of December doing these for everyone, but since we just moved, I have only done a couple of these (for me sweet home Alabama friend). Oh and of course I will be doing one for each of my girls' teachers...yeah, I better get on that! Next week is the last week of school before winter break!!!
Fun little wedding ornament
To commemorate their first Christmas as husband & wife I made a whimsical ornament for these two love birds. They are such fun people so they needed something not so stuffy, I mean serious looking. Marriage IS serious, don't get me wrong, but it's also a lot of fun. Celebrate!!!
Colorless watercolor
Ok, ok, so it's all black & white, but what a great study of values and contrast! I loved doing this one. Great photo. Adorable young love. Happy marriage to you two!!! (Look close, her bouquet is all vintage jewelry or something...wish I knew the stories behind that special piece)
Sweet friendship
Leaving friends when you move is never easy, but we are thankful that our daughter (left) met such a special friend and I trust they'll be friends for life.
Bogey
Pets...I love 'em! This little guy isn't my pet, but I understand the sentiment that goes along with loving and losing a precious pet. This is a good reminder to me to paint a pic of my precious babies (I have 2 dogs & a cat currently, but we're soon adding another pup to our family)
Tiny impressions
I did these little 4x4 canvases in an impressionist style. The paint is really thick and it is exactly opposite from how I normally work, but it was a fun exercise.
Pretty little shadows house
Shadows are some of my favorite things to paint. Every time I paint shadows I am reminded of how we need shadows in life to remind us of the presence of the sun.
Super gorgeous people
I loved this portrait. These people are stunning and look so happy! I don't know them, but I pray for them to have a marriage as beautiful as they are.
Wedding watercolor
This was from a photo that a client sent me. I love the blurry background next to the detailed flowers. I can almost smell those roses!
50th on the Lake
My parents stayed in this Chicago hotel on their honeymoon. The hotel no longer exists, but I found a vintage postcard and did this watercolor for them. They're so cute, but my dad looks underwhelmed in this picture...I think they liked it?!?
Treasure frame
This summer my parents celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. We surprised them with a week full of family fun in Tennessee. Our theme for the week was "treasure" as the 50th is the Golden anniversary. This was one of the "treasures" I made for them. We put a vintage photo from their wedding in it and it looked great.
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