TY Jen

 

I got these amazing lilies and pink roses from Jen for my birthday.  So beautiful and fragrant.  There was a little bit of a mystery because there was no gift card, but Jen sent an email saying I should watch for something from her.  I asked if it was flowers...and it was!   I told her I had already received them.   What a treat!

More Mother's Day Gifts TY Max

Here's another Mother's Day thank you.  Max and his family sent me a beautiful orchid plant.  It is a white orchid and so it was a watercolor challenge!   I like the way the card turned out and the plant is still going strong.  It's  beautiful.   Thank you, Blum family!

 

Mother's Day 2021 TY Smiths

 

I had a great Mother's Day this year.  Here are some flowers from the Smiths.  They were especially fun because Sophia picked them out.  It was fun to make this painting and I deliberately left just a touch of a shadow.  

California Coast

 

This is one of my favorite places....Bodega Bay, California.  I have painted this scene many times and in a variety of mediums.   This one is watercolor on mineral paper.  It was a challenge, but I am happy with it.  

Snowflowers-Happiness

 

This is another painting on mineral paper.  It is mixed media--Caran d'Arche watersoluable wax pastels and watercolor.  It is at a local show--yes, an actual show where you can walk in and look at paintings!!!  Hooray!  The show is at Frame of Mine on 8th St in the Barrack's Row neighborhood of Capitol Hill.  The artists showing are members of Capitol Hill Art League and the theme is "Happiness."  We are happy to show our work!  The show is on display until June 19.  

Water Lily Pads and Koi

 

This is another painting on mineral paper.   I think I took the reference photo at the National Arboretum.  I used Caran D'Arche Neocolor watersoluable wax pastels for the lily pads and the koi and then did the water with water color.  Because the paper is so slick, the water really flooded and looks like water.  

I'm planning on doing a couple of paintings more on mineral paper....it is fun to use, but I will probably go back to regular watercolor paper soon. 

Macarons! Thank you Peter!

 

Peter surprised me with a pack of macarons from the Sweet Lobby!  Yum....to enjoy with my tea from Paris.   I thought my favorite was chocolate, but now I am thinking one that was raspberry.  I have two left....they are all good.