Thursday, January 21, 2016

Pages from my altered Book

These pages were done in the Saturday Mixed Media class
taught by Jo at the A. C. Moore store on Patterson Avenue.
I am showing them on Paint Party Friday, hosted by
Kristin and Eva. 

We are due to have a gigantic snowstorm
tomorrow through Sunday. If I lose power, I won't be
able to get around to visit until later next week. Oh,
how I hope that storm is not as bad as "they" say it will be!

The above reads: Jennifer, new to city living, felt stressed
when she couldn't find a cab and somewhat anxious about
walking the ten blocks she had to go to get to work.

The above reads: No matter where I wander, no matter where I roam,
No matter where I end up, there's no place like home.

The above reads: shop till you drop.

Thursday, January 14, 2016

Paint Party Friday

Showing this week's watercolors. I did go to  Jo's
mixed media class Saturday and worked on my
altered book/journal using acrylics. Maybe I
will have some of those to show next week.
This is for Paint Party Friday, generously
hosted by Eva and Kristin.





Wednesday, January 6, 2016

Happy New Year to all the PPF artists

Here are a few things I've been working on this week.
I'm checking them in at the Paint Party Friday.
The bromeliad was done watching a video by
the Frugal Crafter.








And today my friend Laura came over and we painted.
Here is what I did on a 7" square scrap of mat board. 
Yes, another hibiscus.

and a sunset greetings card…




Monday, December 14, 2015

My Latest Arty Things


As the days roll faster and faster towards the new year
events and activities are beginning to run into each other,
leaving not a whole lot of time for art. I am posting
early and entering this post for Paint Party Friday
coming later in the week. I have no idea if I will
post on my blog again in 2015. Perhaps I can.

First, notice I still have very green grass here in
Virginia. It has been in the 70's F. this week.


Next is a very simple Christmas card that even a
child can make. I thought it turned out really
nice, especially with the glitter glue on it.


Then I used one of my poinsettia paintings and
altered it a little in my Photoshop Elements.


I made some wrapping paper out of painted papers…


Then here are three watercolors I did. The poppies were painted
while watching the frugal crafter's YouTube video. Her photo
came from Paint my Photo site.


This woman was painted using my watercolor teacher's 
photo she provided the class with.


The sunflower was done recently in the
watercolor class.


And lastly for those who celebrate Christmas,
here is my wish for you…

Luke 2:14 says:
Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace
to men on whom his favor rests.









Saturday, November 28, 2015

My Back Yard

My burn bushes are late turning red this year but they 
look so gorgeous now, even redder than last year.

Thursday, November 26, 2015

Thanksgiving Day Post
















These are what I worked on this week. I am feeling better
but not back to normal yet.  Hope you will visit
PAINT PARTY FRIDAY to see some great art.


Sunday, November 15, 2015

Missed you all

I missed the party because I have been sick with sinusitis.
Here is what I made in Monday's watercolor class a week ago.
I am still under the weather with sinusitis and congestion.
I do not feel like doing any art, but I will try to get by
to see who is at the Paint Party Friday.

Thursday, November 5, 2015

Paint Party Friday


I finished up my mixed media girl in Jo's Saturday art class.
Connie has been teaching us to draw faces. None of our
faces look alike, though, but the method is the same.



I decided my girl with the attitude needed a darker background
so here she is again for you to see.



Yes, another one of these flowers. I did 3 bookmarks
with these flowers on them to give to my 
cleaning crew tomorrow. They seem to enjoy 
looking at my art as they clean.



A quick watercolor to show friend Laura
how to make the trunk of the tree stand
out with a dark background.



A vase of cut flowers was sent to me by my
new and wonderful next door neighbors
on dh's departure anniversary.