Birthday Painting Day!

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Today's my birthday and I'm going to spend it painting! I'm working on a large 24x30 piece. It's a beach scene of Redondo Beach. How I wish I could spend 

the day at the beach today...

This is my latest painting of a beautiful tree lit with the warmth of the sun. 

Happy Weekend!!!

Peach Dress

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This is a small interior study with my favorite color, peach, as the star. It's available in an auction (has one bid) which ends very soon! The photo needs a little improvement here. I usually finish my 

painting late afternoon or night when lighting is low. 

Joining the party here...

Show and Tell Friday

Fun in the Summer Sun...

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This is a small painting of my home, Redondo Beach. I spent so many days on that pier and it's still a place I visit any time I'm in town. This piece brings back the feelings of summer fun! I think I need to do some larger ones in this series. Have a great week!

Tropical Dream 2

This is a painting I did a few months ago and thought I'd revise some things about it. I started out just wanting to lighten up a few palm fronds but ended up changing the color

everywhere. I liked it before, but now I love it. I hope you do too! I hope everyone had a fun Independence Day Celebration! Mine wasn't quite as much fun as when I was a kid or even a teenager but it was good. We went to my mom's and bbq'ed. The fireworks were on Saturday so I watched them on tv! Last year I was at the beach with my daughter.  Maybe next year!

Joining-
Show and Tell Friday! from My Romantic Home

Creative Things Thursday

Meandering Colors

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This is a piece I did for a challenge on DailyPaintWorks. I think I'd like to try something like this in a larger format. I have so many photos of landscapes that are nothing special but I think would make nice paintings. The great thing about art is you can add whatever you want! 

available on etsy 

Bella Blue Door

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I really like this combination of colors; so sweet and welcoming. 

The pot is a little washed-out in this photo. 

I hope you're having a great week! I'm looking forward to the 4th of July and

my birthday month! Is it bad to want to celebrate the whole month for my birthday? 

Joining in on Show and Tell Friday over at My Romantinc Home!
and here
The Vintage Farmhouse Creative Things Thursday

Peonies!

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My mom brought me these beautiful peonies from Trader Joe's. It was so sweet of her. I plan on doing a really large one but I think I need to keep it for my new home! I hope everyone has a 

wonderful week!

Joining in at Show and Tell Friday over at My Romantic Home

Two new paintings!

Peonies

Lemon Study

I finally got everything moved and situated in my new house. I really like it a lot. It has a big yard where our lab can run free and it's on the street right next to our old home we owned a few years ago so it already feels familiar. I have a creek within walking distance and pine trees all around. Although living in the middle of town was convenient I like being away from all the action. It's also nice to be painting again!

My daughter is home from college for a week and then back to summer school. It's such a short visit but so good to see her. We're just hanging out spending time talking. I think I will cut her hair later.

So I found out 2 weeks ago that I have Celiac Disease, Hoshimotos, and adrenal fatigue. I'm glad to know what's been causing all my symptoms but a little overwhelmed with all the changes I have to make. I'm finding it hard to eat out which has always been something I enjoy. Almost everything has gluten in it and it's hidden. But the good thing is I should start feeling better in a few months.

Roses and Polka Dots!

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I just finished this one for a challenge from Daily Paintworks. The painting was done completely with a palette knife which was a lot of fun. But I think I need to read up a little more on techniques.

Oh and can you tell the roses are from my garden! I hope everyone has a wonderful week!

In my own backyard...

My favorite color!

It really is a beautiful world. Sometimes you only have to look in your own backyard.

I didn't even touch these rose bushes and they have so many buds and flowers; it's amazing!

beautiful!

outside my window

I'm not sure what kind of tree this is but it's beautiful and make a great pattern. I took this

photo through a screen but it still came out ok.

So I really don't have to fly to Hawaii for inspiration...it's all around me!

But I did paint this one yesterday...

Kapalua watercolor sketch

I wasn't going to post this because I really didn't put too much planning into this and now I notice the photo is blurry and a little darker than the original. I decided to go ahead and share it with you though because it's part of my creative process and I ended up liking it. Do you think it looks funny with just one palm tree? Maybe...Any way it really is fun to just let it flow with no planning and no care.

I'm going to be posting more photos from Maui but had to share this wonderful beauty around me. I do live in a very gorgeous place...I just wish it were a little warmer.

Maui photos!

Sunset from Kaanapali Beach

Kapalua

view of Kapalua

Here's a few photos of mine from our trip to Maui. I have so many, 

but won't bore you with all of them. Now I just need to get busy painting them. I am so inspired!

I may even try to paint a sunset, something I haven't tried yet. I haven't been making my rounds to everyone's blog too much

lately and want to apologize for that. I'm going to be even more busy come next week, as we are moving to a new place. Same town just new house. I'm excited about it! 

But I'm not looking forward to an aching back from all the moving. So I might not have any new paintings for this week because the paint will be 

too wet to move. Maybe I'll do some watercolors. Have a wonderful weekend! 

Maui Upcountry Jacaranda

(I had to remove the original because the size was too large and it didn't have a watermark) 

Here's my latest painting inspired by my trip to Maui. The Jacaranda trees were just starting to

bloom. There were so many beautiful farms, it felt like a storybook. The colors really are this vivid there.

The only thing missing is a rainbow. If you love rainbows, there's always one

somewhere on the island; it's magical!

Sharing on Show and Tell Friday with Cindy from My Romantic Home

I also did a smaller cropped version of this one for a challenge on Dailypaintworks

Hawaii photos...stay tuned

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Well, I have returned from my amazing vacation on Maui. Although I still love Kauai, Maui is now one of my favorites! Actually, I can't choose which island I like more. I wish I could live on any of them (except Oahu). I'm working on a new painting of the Upcountry with a Jacaranda tree. They're blooming now! They are my absolute favorite tree! I was so inspired by this trip! There is so much for the senses there...it's amazing. I just wish we could have stayed longer. Next time:)

So...all of my photos from the trip are stuck in my mom's camera. I borrowed it instead of lugging my dslr around. Her camera takes great pictures and I got some great ones, but I can't get them off of there! We've looked everywhere for the cable. I think we have to order a new one. So until I figure it out...I'll just post my paintings. 

Thank you for all of your nice comments! And thank you Terra for posting your painting! 

Enjoy your day!

I am here...

Hi everyone...or should I say...Aloha!

I've captured so many inspirational photos

I can't wait to get started painting! This time away

has been good though, not just for relaxing in my favorite

place, but also for reflection about where I am,

and where I am going. I love vacations!

So good for the mind and soul:)

I hope everyone is having a wonderful week and I'm sorry I haven't been visiting

everyone, but my computer doesn't work so well in the sun!

I plan on posting some photos soon!

Blush...

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I just finished this one and called it "Blush". I love this color!

I just got my hair done, highlights, and am feeling

so happy! I love getting my hair done. It's just like spring

all fresh and new!

Spring blooms...

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It was such a beautiful day here today so I spent sometime outside, but

managed to finish this one. I sat out near some gigantic lilac bushes (more like trees).

We have white and lilac and they smell so sweet. 

The only bad thing was all the bees.

There were bees of every kind but mostly the big black bomber bees, I think they're called 

wood bees. I left them alone and they thankfully they did the same. I don't 

know if they sting but I sure didn't want to find out!

I had a great weekend...I hope you did to.

(I'm surprised I didn't capture a bee in this photo!)

And the winner is...

Terra from Terragarden.blogspot.com!

Congratulations Terra, please contact me and let

me know which painting you choose!
A big Thank You goes out to
Tish from A Femmeduncertainage.blogspot, for hosting
this giveaway! Tish is so gracious and I always gain such
great information from her blog. Whether it be
fashion, skincare or so many other things, I'm always glad I visit!

Thank you all for your support! All of your kind

comments about my art mean so very much to me! 

Have a wonderful weekend!

I'm joining in on the party over at Show and Tell Friday at My Romantic Home!
&
Feather Nesting Friday

I'll call her Spring...

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She just reminds me of Spring so I'm calling her "Spring 1". The "1" because I might do more like this. 

If you've been following my art for awhile then you know I'm not that creative when it comes to titles.

It's even a chore to title my blog posts sometimes! 

I hope everyone is having a great week. Mine is going great. I managed to find the perfect pair of white linen capris for my trip (among other things) And the best thing was, when I got to the checkout counter

I found out they were 1/2 off! So I got another pair. 

We should be announcing the winner by Friday so please check back.
Ok...take care!