Progress... 

Progress... So, you may remember a few days ago (day 100 actually) I posted a watercolor painting called "Chandelier Warehouse"... this is its sister (or brother if you prefer). It's a watercolor of the same storefront from a different point of view. I just love the abstract shapes, and the depth of view created by store fronts. They fascinate me. This is a 7x10 watercolor painting that will, hopefully, be done tomorrow!  Do you have any title suggestions?

Have a wonderful Saturday! Enjoy time with family, friends, and the lawn mower...

Annalisa was just too cute to keep to myself today. We took her down town tonight and carried her around in her chest harness and had a grand time. She, of course, got covered with ice cream and kisses, and danced all the way down Main Street.

Painting #96 Little Elena

Exciting times: there are two paintings today!  One for yesterday, and one for today!  I actually painted this beautifully sweet portrait yesterday, but didn't have time to post it.  We had some dear old friends who just moved here from Cali at our house for dinner.  We had a great time with them, but I was to worn out at the end of the night to blog.  I'm sorry!

The first painting is so sweet.  It brings back precious memories of holding my new born baby.  I really don't think there is anything sweeter than having that new life asleep in your arms.  I painted this 8x10 portrait using many, many ink washes.  I wanted it to look soft and intimate, but have a lot of contrast.  And I wanted those little eyes to shine!  

Julie, I hope this is a painting, and a memory, you will cherish forever!

And the second painting.... coming right up!

Paintings #89 Time Square Greenville Style

First of all, thank you so much to all of you who sent me yellow photos!!!  I'll be compiling them in a collage and post them next wednesday!  This is a great way to get a little extra exposure to those of you who create handmade items or do photography as i will be more than happy to give photo credits and add links to your site (just an idea...).

My brother came over tonight.  I didn't really see him because he and my husband were playing some shooting game... (I know it wasn't halo, because I've played that one.  Props to me!) But as we were saying goodbye we got into several huge, long talks about every aspect of life.  It was great!  I love talking, but I also love sleeping.  Oh well.  Here I am, posting the photos of today's painting (finished by 5:00 today!) at 2:00am.  Now, if that's not dedication, I don't know what is.  ; )

I really enjoyed painting this 8x10 oil painting.  It was a little bit different for me, and that was refreshing.  I felt very free and comfortable while working on the drawing then color combinations.  I think it captures the energy of downtown on a some-what busy night.  I love the comfortable stances the people take, the play of color, not-so-subtle points of light, the "shapes" each object creates, and how that relates to the negative space...  really, I just think it looks cool.  

If you think so too, then buy it!  It is listed on my Etsy page (or you can email me if you would like to pick it up in person and not pay for shipping.)

Check back tomorrow for a CUTE painting!  I'm so excited about creating it!!!  I'm not going to tell you what I'm painting, but it's yellow, and grey (good combo) and is totally adorable.

...because she's just too cute not to share...