…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…”
Tag Archives: Summer Art Show
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”
Friends: One Silver and One Gold
My neighbor (a new friend & gardener) challenged me to create a painting for the Summer Art Show 2020 with chamomile, poppy, and lavender flowers. She had given me a start of several herbs, including chamomile, so how could I refuse? I painted it several weeks ago, but it just wasn’t right. (This photo wasContinue reading “Friends: One Silver and One Gold”
My Kitchen Art
I love art in a kitchen, particularly “fruit art”… here’s my proof: I painted this little still life in 1985… You can see the date on the right… Of course the lace edging, bow and little hoop are vintage 1985, but I don’t care. And these were cross stitched by my mom. I treasure them. SoContinue reading “My Kitchen Art”