...on the cover of a magazine!

 and a story on the inside too!

Glued to my chair...

Yes I got out the glue and did a few squirt drawings on watercolor paper and greeting cards. Don't tell! It was a bunch of fun and now I want to do some more!

fun experiments

 frog

 cannon beach on yupo

cannon beach 

more experiments and fun

copic markers on illustration board,

watercolors on yupo,

watercolors on paper

every one was fun

Do you have a favorite?

Summer Fun!

 Summer Cottage

rent a cottage for one or two 

weeks at the shore

tons of sand for castles...

Summer Nights

first batch of fireflies 

all the kids in the neighborhood

are out with jars

looking to capture a little night light

Preparing for Christmas...

I am done with my must do items and finally can get started on preparing for Christmas! It's relief and none too soon as I promised to paint all my greeting cards this year. It's a resolution I've kept so all the birthday and anniversary cards I sent this year have been 5 x 7 watercolor paintings.

I've started the Christmas Greetings and here are a few samples...I just need about 40 to cover my list!

On the Cliff


Holly


...To the Woods


Creek Melt


A little Fog, a little Snow...
Happy Christmas from the Oregon I know!

The two greeting cards pictured below are in my Etsy shop.
Just in case you're looking for a little something special.



Winter Greetings


Winter Greetings 2

You know I'll be painting for the next several days...Oh, and cooking a Thanksgiving Feast.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

It's a Cover Up!

A very long time ago, in a previous life, I made quilts. This is one of the patterns I sewed. Given the amount of time it took to finish one, I think I'd rather paint them :D

Just One...

white Orchid bloom is the subject of this 5x7 original watercolor on 140# Fabriano CP paper. I love the brilliant white flower against the varied green background where parts of the actual plant are visible.
Orchid

Cottage For Rent - Remote Getaways

Three little cottages in a series of getaway retreats.

Catch up

It's all about Purple! Or at least it was...

Tulip - Original Watercolor 6 x 6

A hopeful tribute to Spring...what happened to our wonderful weather?

YIKES!

Chrysanthemum in a macro way.

Signs

This could be the start of something good!

HAPPY SPRING!

Wishful Thinking

Spring is on the way but my Iris won't be blooming for awhile.

Hope this will serve until the real ones arrive.

Ready to Unfurl

Me, too!
SPRING...here we go!

A Touch of Color

This is blooming at my house right now! Just thought I'd share it with you.

Spring Lily

It'll be 55 degrees today! I think I can see Spring around the corner.
Here's a 5x7 original watercolor of an Easter Lily. I was painting while watching the snow fall a few days ago and the Lily crept onto the paper.

For Your Sweetie

OK..so I'm not so big on sharing these little sweets for Valentine's Day! I'll let you have five!

Still Water, Warmer Days

Just push that little boat off and hop in! I am so ready!

It looks like this...

It looks like this too much lately. I am ready for the snow to stop covering my moss every morning!

Enjoy the Day

It looks perfect...a great breeze and sparkle on the water, enjoy this day every way you can!