Flower Pots at Heathcote

Flower Pots at Heathcote
9x12 acrylic on canvas

Wednesday, May 30, 2012

"The Window Sill"

"The Window Sill"
9 x 12 watercolor
$65
A  small pot of periwinkle caught my eye because of the big blooms. I painted it on an outside window sill, with lace curtains showing that are on the inside of the window.

Saturday, May 26, 2012

"Cat on the Wall"

"Cat on the Wall"

11 1/2 by 15 Watercolor

$150

I played with back light in this painting and with texture. I used a dry brush to get the texture in the rocks. Click on the painting for a closer look.

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Sunday, May 20, 2012

"From the Garden"

"From the Garden"

9 x 12 Watercolor

$85

This painting was a demo for my painting class. It is done wet into wet and I was showing the class how to do a vibrant and colorful painting without having a dark background. They were learning to mingle colors in the background that would complement the flowers and foliage.We also discussed glazing and did some of that in the flowers.

Wednesday, May 16, 2012

"Red, Red, Red"

"Red, Red, Red"

9 x 12 watercolor

$65

In Tropical Florida, the hibiscus are blooming profusely and this year, it seems the blooms are bigger and brighter than ever. I couldn't resist picking some to paint. In the studio, they only last one day, but that was time enough. The painting is a tribute to the color red! To purchase a painting, click on "Buy Now" in the right column.

Friday, May 11, 2012

"Spring Blooms"

"Spring Blooms"

6x6 watercolor

$40
This watercolor was done as a demo for my painting class. I need to encourage the students to learn to paint wet into wet and to try to use less pigment, more water! Flowers are almost my favorite subject to paint; they are always cheerful, colorful and endearing. To purchase this painting, click on BuyNow in the right column. Happy Mother's Day!

Tuesday, May 8, 2012

"At the Beach"

6 x 6 Watercolor

$45

I am teaching a painting class and this was my demo for the class. The students learned to use siran wrap placed on the wet paint to create texture and contrast. They enjoyed the class and had good results with their "beach" paintings.

Tuesday, May 1, 2012

"Little Irish Girl with Rabbit"

"Little Irish Girl with Rabbit"

8 x 10 watercolor

$150

While visiting Northern Ireland, I was captivated by this wee (as the Irish say) girl holding a tiny rabbit at a the petting zoo. She looked at her "mum" to take her picture and I took one, too. I loved her expression!
I added the colorful flowers to offset the placement I chose for the figure. I really liked the way the painting turned out and felt I captured her pride and contenment in holding the little rabbit.