Jake

 

One of my friends, Zee, lost a pet due to advancing age and medical issues. He was a very special dog named Jake. She was heartbroken. The only way I knew to try and make things better was to offer to paint a watercolor of her precious buddy. When I sat down to paint I tried to invoke the essence of this special companion. I wanted her to recognize him and feel comforted by his image. She was very pleased.

French Cafe

 

This is one of several versions of a composition based on a cocktail napkin. Some of these napkins are really very attractive and I'm sure they are created by artists! Changing the colors, adding the people and naming the shop were fun ways to use the original and convert it into my design. It was done in watercolor class and the students enjoyed the whimsical feel of painting a charming French cafe.

Not for sale

Leafy Impressions

 

This is one of my creations using garden clippings. Taking the trimmings from the plants in pots on my lanai and the bushes surrounding my home I then monoprint with watercolor paints. It's fun but a rather messy propostion. First I coat the leaves with paint and them imprint them on paper trying for a pleasing design. The container is added last which brings the compostion together.

Watercolor 11x14
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Seashell Symphony

 

This watercolor took many hours and many layers of paint to complete. It starts with just 2 colors, burnt sienna and cobalt blue. The paper is covered with puddles that are then dripped off. This is done at least three time until the right background color is achieved. Then a composition of real shells are placed on the paper and the outside edges are traced. The paint is removed within the seashell shape, back to white paper. The the shells are painstakingly replicated. Once the shadows are added the piece is finished.

Watercolor 16x20
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Memories of Edenlawn

 

This painting is the result of my first commission! I was so excited that someone asked me to paint a cottage that had special romantic memories in their life. That is, until I saw this place. It was seriously unattractive painted a drab brown and had a rather flat roof. The surrounding area was overgrown with weeds and wild tropical growth. I did three rendtions before I had one that I felt was appealing. The purchaser was happy and chose my first painting. This is the third that I recently dug out and did a re-tread on..........like tires, meaning a fix-up or repair.

Watercolor 15x20
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Real Roses

 

I was given a dozen beautiful red roses as a thank you. They graced my table with beauty until they started to fade. Just before I threw them in the trash I decided to try momoprinting with them. Using watercolor paint I imprinted the roses on paper. Then I monoprinted the leaves and fern to surround the roses and added a container. A light background wash was all that was needed to complete my composition. Neat? I think so.

Watercolor 15x22
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