WIP For PPF and SS

Goodmorning everyone! I've been working on a new large canvas again, (20x24) but I'm still not finished. Here are a couple of pics of my progress:

The painting was inspired by my trip to the beach last week.

I'm heading off to work, have a great day! (see links on the right for PPF and SS)

Florida, Family, and other Odds and Ends

Hello! I'm running a little behind today, but I still wanted to post in time for Sunday Sketches. (see link on the right) I'm back from my trip to Florida, where I visited with my Mom and sister Mary.
It was my sisters birthday, and we took her to dinner at a local place called Aunt Catfish's on the River. I had the best coconut shrimp with a wonderful citrus sauce!

We also shopped and went site seeing at the local lighthouse.

I had a little time for small watercolor paintings...

and a few sketches...

I also finished the big painting I was working on last week, and my sister wants to buy it! (She's so sweet and such an encouragment to me!)

I'm late joining SS, but still plan to try and get around to see everyone! Have a wonderful week!

PPF and SS

Good morning! I switched from watercolor to acrylics this week, and played on a big canvas.

This painting has gone through so many changes, who knows what it will look like when I'm finished!
I'll be on vacation for a few days. I'm heading to Florida to see my mom and sisters.
I should still have time to visit you if you leave a comment.
Have a wonderful weekend!

More Angels

Hello! I'm running a little late, so not much time for a long post. I've been reading about angels this week, which prompted this quick sketch and my journal. I'll do a better one on watercolor paper, once I figure out the details.

Reading about angels from the Bible, reminded me of a dream I had a few years ago. The strange part of the dream is that the angels were more male then female, and one of them was dressed for battle! None of them had wings either.
I'm linking with Paint Party Friday and Sunday Sketches! Have a happy Friday and weekend!

More Watercolor!

Hello everyone! I wanted to post last weekend, but we were busy babysitting our grandkids! This was the 2nd weekend in a row that we had time to play with our grandkids. 2 weeks ago, we had my sons kids here...Grant and Ashlyn.

This past weekend we had my daughter's kids, Levi and Josie.

With all this fun it was hard to find time for art.

I'm linking with Paint Party Friday and Sunday Sketches. (see links on the right) Have a wonderful week! xo

A Snow Day!

Hello and Happy Friday! This has been an unusual week for those living in the Carolinas! We had 7 inches of snow, along with sleet and freezing rain, bringing our city to a complete halt for most of Wednesday and all of Thursday! Late yesterday, the snow and ice started to melt and I am planning to venture to work later in the morning.
So what does an artist do when they realize they could be inside for a few days? Check for milk and bread? No, who cares about that! I checked my art supplies of course! Fortunately, I had plenty to keep me busy during the storm.
The snow was beautiful coming down, but it completely covered the bird feeders. After a few attempts to keep the feeders clear, I gave up and started throwing the seed on the ground. At least the birds could easily dig and find it. That's what inspired this first painting.

I saw the most beautiful flowers at the store last weekend, and couldn't resist buying them. That's where the next inspiration came from.

I still have a sketch that I'll be painting later this weekend, but for now it's off to work I go! Have a wonderful weekend, and please stop by Paint Party Friday and Sunday Sketches, as I will be linking with them both.

Pencil Sketch for Paint Party Friday

Goodmorning and happy weekend! I have a sketch that I'll be using this weekend for my next watercolor project. It's a little blurry, and I'm not sure how to get a better picture.

I've got it sketched out on the watercolor paper, with some changes to the background. I hope to work on it tomorrow and Sunday, so check back in a few days to see the finished (?) painting! I'm linking to PPF today, see link on the right if you want to join in! xo