Holidays, Gift Ideas

Posted by the Painted Apron on November 15, 2020 · 16 Comments 

Christmas, like everything else this year, is going to be different… and one of the differences is shopping Most of it will be done virtually, keeping safe yes, but, not nearly as much fun as the hustle and bustle, the ringing Salvation Army bells, and the stores decked out in lights and decorations… *Sigh* But … Continue reading →

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Fearless Friday, Fall Bounty

Posted by the Painted Apron on October 2, 2020 · 23 Comments 

Happy October! I’ve been having fun painting Fall and Halloween themes “Off to the County Fair,” watercolor and ink ” The Witch’s House,” ink, marker and colored pencil “Harvest,” ink, colored pencil Earlier this week I enjoyed creating a cornucopia of Fall’s bounty This was inspired by this beautiful MacKenzie-Childs pillow I changed a few … Continue reading →

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Holidays, Christmas in July, A Few Favorite Things

Posted by the Painted Apron on July 29, 2020 · 35 Comments 

  Is is hot 🔥 where you are? It’s pretty steamy in the South, let’s cool off with some Christmas in July!         I have rounded up some favorite ideas… By thinking ahead, starting projects, and collecting recipe ideas, We won’t be overwhelmed!         When the holidays are upon … Continue reading →

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Fearless Friday, Watercolor Chrysanthemums

Posted by the Painted Apron on June 19, 2020 · 23 Comments 

  I did this painting for the Doodlewash June challenge the prompt was “chrysanthemums”           My inspiration photo is by Jerry Wang on Unsplash here       I loved the blurred background and the crisp edges of the one bloom in focus I did the background first by laying down … Continue reading →

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Holidays, Carnival Season

Posted by the Painted Apron on January 8, 2020 · 44 Comments 

  The main focus for most of us in early January is putting away holiday decor, healthy eating, and getting a fresh start for the new year But in the South, January 6, or Twelfth Night, the Feast of the Ephiphany, marks the beginning of Carnival season, a time of masquerade balls, lavish parades, and … Continue reading →

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Fearless Friday, Pop the Champagne!

Posted by the Painted Apron on January 3, 2020 · 22 Comments 

  Pop the Champagne, it’s 2020! I treated myself to the December Art Snacks Plus box  The Plus boxes include 5-6 full size premium art supplies, including 1 full size surface curated to work with the other supplies in the box The December plus box featured a pad of Sirio Ultra Black Paper     … Continue reading →

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Fearless Friday, Fantasy Owl

Posted by the Painted Apron on November 15, 2019 · 27 Comments 

  Happy Friday! Fall is flying by… I am having fun this month participating in the Doodlewash November Art Challenge Drawing or painting something everyday from the prompt list AND! My 11 yr old grandson is doing it with me!!       We both had fun drawing owls and I want to share my … Continue reading →

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Gifts from the Kitchen, Halloween Birthday Basket

Posted by the Painted Apron on October 20, 2019 · 26 Comments 

  We were supposed to be on the coast this weekend celebrating DD’s birthday         We started seeing rain in the forecast on Tuesday All of a sudden, by Wednesday morning there was a tropical disturbance in the Gulf of Mexico We reluctantly called off the weekend…       And by … Continue reading →

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Holidays, Cute or Creepy?

Posted by the Painted Apron on October 3, 2019 · 28 Comments 

  Now, if you’re one who doesn’t like Halloween, I get it… I am not a fan of the gory and terrifying stuff, Just bring on the cute and the fun!   Burlap Bottle Ghosts     My ghosts won’t scare you   Ghost Ship     or double dare you   Ghosts on the … Continue reading →

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Fearless Friday, Sunflower Scarecrow

Posted by the Painted Apron on September 13, 2019 · 26 Comments 

  How do you feel about colored pencils? When I first started drawing, I loved to use colored pencils and markers They are still favorite mediums, You have great control, and many options to achieve different effects   It was so hot at the beach last week, I couldn’t even paint on the porch 😅 so … Continue reading →

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