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Sneaky Peeks: Part 1

September 27, 2017

He's so nifty, and what's more he knows it!

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Red, White & Black

August 15, 2017

Another sneak peek: Once again, the love of a true furry friend! So glad I have my sweet golden retriever to keep me company, and she just loves to have an arm wrapped 'round her!

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The Wind in Your Hair

August 11, 2017

I just adore days like this, that's probably why autumn has a special place in my heart! Warm cups of tea, pumpkins, and the smell of cinnamon. And all the while, the sound of a windy day is an enchantment to me!

A lovely little note: That bouquet that keeps popping up in my recent posts are my Mama's that she has had dried for years (a special thanks to her for letting me carefully borrow them!) I think I love a good dried flower more than the real thing sometimes!

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Sneak Peek: Part Four

August 9, 2017

A sneak peek, where the painting is actually peeking back. I love how she's glancing through the baby's breath...

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Sneak Peek: Part Three

August 7, 2017

Part Three of "Showing Paintings Without *Actually* Showing Them". Stay tuned for the subsequent sequels!

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Sneak Peek: Part Two

August 3, 2017

This horsey is glancing at something over his shoulder. I wonder what he sees...

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Pink

July 13, 2017

Pink may be most every little girl's favorite color, but it can also be so sophisticated and elegant. It's definitely a color that will grow up with you. Just an observation as I have been painting through rose-colored glasses lately, and I'm happy to report that I like what I see!

P.S. - Something exciting: This may or may not be end-papers for a little something (but you didn't hear it from me!)

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Pink Flowers

July 12, 2017

Part Two of my recent floral mania (pink edition)

Geraniums have always had a special place with me. My great-grandparents owned a greenhouse where they grew and sold flowers. Gernaiums were what they were really known for. I like to think that I inherited that from them. 

 

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Drawing Cozy

March 22, 2017

Something I have been busy working on lately that has a lot to do with coziness. Finished watercolor to follow.

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Book Cover: WIP #2

March 9, 2017

The first soft, barely-there layers of color. I love this stage of the painting process!

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Book Cover: WIP #1

March 8, 2017

The beginnings of a fun project I am working on. Painting mice and a friendly snake, for a book cover on Python computer programming! 

More sneaky peeks coming soon!

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Sketch & Work in Progress: Rambling Jack Rabbit

April 5, 2016

New painting coming soon: "Rambling Jack Rabbit"

Here is my sketch of the traveling bun, Jack Rabbit. I'm smitten with this 'fella.
I'll share the painting with all of you shortly. Until then... happy trails!

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Watercolor WIP

February 12, 2016

Building soft layers of watercolor. I can't think of a better way to spend the winter days and nights.

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