Paint Flowers with Simple Strokes
It is no secret that my favorite subject to paint is flowers Today I want to show you how to paint simple rose type flowers effectively with just a few strokes Look closely at the round shaped flowers in the photo above When you break the blooms down, they are really just a group of … Continue reading
Rosy Valentine
Valentine’s Day is on the horizon My thoughts have turned from snowmen to hearts and cupids Welcome to the Valentine’s Day Tablescape Blog Hop! A big thank you to our Hostess with the Mostess, Rita from Panoply Valentine’s Day is very special to me because my son was born on Valentine’s Day He knows I … Continue reading
Fearless Friday, Pink Roses in 3 Mediums
A couple months ago I did a pastel painting of pink roses The inspiration photo is a painting, “Pink Rose Study” oil on panel by Laurie Kersey I started by using pastel pencils to sketch the large shapes of the composition, then I began to add … Continue reading
Tablescapes, Flowers and Flamingos
Flowers, Flamingoes and a lot of pink things Memories of my Mom this shade of pink brings And what Mom wouldn’t like a trip to the tropics And a pretty place to dine and discuss many topics A teacup … Continue reading
Fearless Friday, Roses for Mother’s Day!
Roses for Mother’s Day! This is a special Fearless Friday~ An artist blogger buddy, Jodi joined me in a watercolor demonstration to show you how 2 artists can paint the same subject and have 2 different intrepretations, 2 similar, yet very different paintings I sent her this photo and she painted the … Continue reading
Recipe Box, Rose Topped Coconut Poke Bundt Cake
I’m not exactly sure where I will be for Mother’s Day this year so I decided to get myself a few flowers and bake a little cake, you know, just to indulge myself a little take the pressure off my children… They will be chasing after their own children… So I created a little Mother’s … Continue reading
Fearless Friday on Thursday
We’re doing Fearless Friday a day early this week because tomorrow I will be hopping with my tablescape buddies with a table for the Spring Tablescape Blog Hop! {see the links below} With Spring in full swing, let’s do a free & loose watercolor bouquet I keep an art inspiration Pinterest board of … Continue reading
Fearless Friday, Rose Garden
This is not Friday the 13th, but it is the 13th Fearless Friday! When I decided to start this weekly post series, I had no idea how much it would impact me. You all have been so supportive, encouraging and kind and I just had to say… THANK YOU SO MUCH! ❤️ I am back … Continue reading
Tablescapes, Sunny Valentine
A basket full of hearts and bling Colorful roses to make the heart sing Lacy doilies under the plates A cupid full of hearts awaits A sunny table, simple and light Will surely make your day seem bright And add … Continue reading
Tablescapes, Special Occasion Tea Party
These gorgeous tea tag creations, made by Marcia Pilar, were my inspiration for this Special Occasion Tea Party Table The tags feature incredible details, tiny punched out patterns and glittered corners, and I wanted to incorporate them into an elegant setting~ A lovely tea is perfect for many occasions, Valentine’s Day comes to mind this … Continue reading
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