As you know I give credit to Pinterest for making my Summer Art Show 2020 possible, however, Instagram helped, too. I follow TextureFlorals; Nicole’s a floral designer in Philly. I watched a video of stunningly gorgeous flowers she had just received and would be arranging in “French buckets”. Feverishly I snapped dozens of screenshots includingContinue reading “Instagram helped, too.”
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Another Inspiration Photo and a Gardening Surprise…
If you’ve been following my Summer Art Show 2020 updates, then you probably recognize this image… by seeing this photo of my… “Red Geraniums” painting. Since you’re here, let me show you what I found this morning:
With a Little Help from my Friend…
…my friend being Pinterest. My painting: My Summer Art Auction is going on now! You can get to it here: The ACTUAL AUCTION If you want to see the paintings before you bid… (the auction ends next Sunday at 6:00) or just to see them… I’m showing all 30 paintings next Sunday, August 30 fromContinue reading “With a Little Help from my Friend…”
A New Time for the Summer Art Show 2020
My Summer Art Show 2020 is today BUT I changed the time due to the rain forecast. The new time is 12:00-3:00 TODAY as long as it’s not raining!! It’s an opportunity to see 30 original acrylic paintings. If you want to buy a painting, you may bid on it here: The Actual Auction. ForContinue reading “A New Time for the Summer Art Show 2020”
Gardening Stuff and a Rain Date
Today we pulled out the old garden vines, and harvested some winter squash, green beans, kale, etc. Canning green beans and freezing tomatoes takes a little time, but I love it. The bare areas in the garden will be filled in the following days; for the first time ever, I started seeds indoors in JulyContinue reading “Gardening Stuff and a Rain Date”
My Flowers Are Blooming Right on Time!
In June I decided I would have a Summer Art Show 2020 in my yard. And while I have flowers, I knew I needed (wanted) more… so I planted more flower seeds (in mid June!)… (the seed packets told me they’d bloom right on time)… And they did. Go here to the see my SummerContinue reading “My Flowers Are Blooming Right on Time!”
An Update on Our Front Yard
One month ago today we started digging… to create my vision in our front yard… I thought it would be delightful to have it at least partially finished for my Summer Art Show 2020, however, I wasn’t holding my breath because I know how these things go. So four weeks later, here we are… WeContinue reading “An Update on Our Front Yard”
Thank you, Pinterest
I’m painting florals these days with the help of Pinterest. Sometimes, it’s very easy to see… Inspiration: Painting: See what I mean? Other times, the photo that inspired me is just a starting point. Here’s my most recent inspiration photo: And my painting: “Summer Time in a Vase” 16 x 20 inches I’m not theContinue reading “Thank you, Pinterest”
My Inspiration
Pinterest has been the source of inspiration for many of my Summer Art Show 2020 paintings. Here’s an example: Pinterest photo… My painting… It’s 18 x 24 inches. It’s one of 30 paintings that will be part of my Summer Art Auction. You can go directly to the auction right here! Thanks for following along,Continue reading “My Inspiration”
Summer Art Show 2020 Redesigned!
Due to the pandemic and a few other reasons… I have changed my Summer Art Show 2020! The event has been divided into two parts: * The Summer Art Show 2020… (Click on it for details!) where you can come see my 30 paintings displayed outside, and see what I’m doing with gardening this summer (ifContinue reading “Summer Art Show 2020 Redesigned!”