Monday, January 31, 2011

Day 31 - Soaring





I guess painting wasn't exciting enough
ted is back in the air
soaring
I wonder where he'll end up next

Last little painting for the Painting a Day Challenge
hosted by

Sunday, January 30, 2011

Day 30 - Oh My!


I guess he's decided to play in my world but I never expected a NUDE self portrait...Oh My!

Painting a Day Challenge
hosted by
Laura Trevey

Saturday, January 29, 2011

Day 29 - Daring adventures of a neglected bear


This is just getting to be too much!
Now I am concerned for his safety.

Still painting each day for the challenge hosted by
Laura Trevey

Friday, January 28, 2011

Day 28 - another new adventure





I like his spirit
try it all
decide what you really love.

Another little bit for
Painting a Day Challenge
hosted by Laura Trevey

Thursday, January 27, 2011

Day 27 - Adventures of a neglected bear






The truth is my bear has grown weary of sitting on the shelf waiting for me to play with him.
So, he has taken off on his own to seek a little adventure. 
While my bear buddy travels, I remain at home. (painting)

Another little painting for
Painting a Day Challenge
hosted by Laura Trevey

Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Day 26 - White





Thick fog again this morning
white was on my brain


Another little blossom
for the Painting a Day Challenge
hosted by Laura Trevey

Tuesday, January 25, 2011

Day 25 - Full Bloom


Another little Valentine blossom
for the Painting a Day Challenge
hosted by Laura Trevey


Monday, January 24, 2011

Day 24 - Beach





Yup. Rainy and just plain dreary today.
I am fighting back!


Here's another little painting in the Painting a Day Challenge
hosted by Laura Trevey

Sunday, January 23, 2011

Day 23 - Valentine





Busy and fun day
just finished this one
may still be wet!


Another little painting for
hosted by Laura Trevey

Saturday, January 22, 2011

Day 22 - Fireworks





there's a shimmer in the air
created by the twinkling H2O watercolors
used to make these fireworks

Another little painting for
hosted by Laura Trevey

Friday, January 21, 2011

Day 21 - Canvas Play




5x5 gallery canvas
primed with Daniel Smith Watercolor Ground
and painted with watercolors



I confess it's great fun!

Strong paint is best 
lots of pigment and a little water.

Another little painting for
Painting a Day Challenge
hosted by Laura Trevey

Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Day 19 - Smoke on the Water...





Fog horns again last night and early morning
cold and foggy on the road today.

Another little addition for
hosted by Laura Trevey

Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Day 18 - who's counting?

Just more rain
and thaw and slides
and flooding
these little bits brighten the day.

Another little addition for
hosted by Laura Trevey

Monday, January 17, 2011

Day 17 - Orchid





Just one flower
it's enough to brighten another
rainy day.

Another installment for

hosted by Laura Trevey

Sunday, January 16, 2011

Day 16 - Waiting




Waiting

Just like me
waiting for the rain to stop.
Could be worse,
feet of snow in my old stomping grounds!

Another little bit for the
Painting a Day Challenge
hosted by Laura Trevey

Friday, January 14, 2011

Wednesday, January 12, 2011

Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Day 11 - Birthday Greetings




Daisy Greetings

More Birthdays coming up
thought I'd get a Daisy card
ready for the Big Event!

Monday, January 10, 2011

Day 10 - All for Fun!

 Landscape Bookmark

I've been thinking about painting little strips of paper
and laminating them for bookmarks.
More curious about how they would look 
and how difficult it might be.
Now that everyone has an e-reader 
won't these go the way of 
nice stationery and fountain pens!
 Tulip Bookmark

I still like the feel of paper pages so I can put these to use
or put a magnet on the back and hang them on the fridge.


Watercolor Fun

It's just around the corner
so i'm making a little greeting for my hunny
and playing with watercolor 
wet in wet.

Sunday, January 9, 2011

Day 9 - Sunup at Montezuma


It's cold again and the threat of snow looms in the near future.
I was thinking of all the wetland preserves
and wondering how everybirdy is doing...

Friday, January 7, 2011

Thursday, January 6, 2011

Day 6 - almost WIP Hydrangea




Hydrangea

Thought about sharing how I got from white paper to this.
Great idea.
Then I realized I forgot to take a few photos at the start.
Here's a glimpse.



I'll try to do better tomorrow.

Tuesday, January 4, 2011

Day 4 - Freezy Biscuit Weather!

I've fallen and I can't get up!

In response to a different challenge to paint a polar bear
and to illustrate just how cold it is
STILL
This little guy "posed" for a portrait.
The truth is he's fallen on the slippery ice
and can't manage to get up and going again.
(his butt is getting numb)
"Freezy Biscuits" is the expression I used 
to let my kids know it was cold out.
(cold enough to freeze your butt off)

Pam , this is what polar bears look like in their natural environment.
Snow and ice everywhere and temperatures that make a fur coat
a requirement for survival.
 


Monday, January 3, 2011

Day 3 Still COLD




Cold Day

It's day 3 and that blank piece of paper and the deep freeze overnight
brought me here!
Still painting :^)

Sunday, January 2, 2011

Day 2


I've decided to give it a shot!
to paint every day for this month.

I may not finish a painting each day but if I keep them small...

Saturday, January 1, 2011

One a Day! I Hope...




Tulips

Thought I'd give this a try - paint every day!

Probably a lot of in progress works but I finished this one.
Good start to the year.