Day 6 - 30 in 30 Days - A Single Cherry

Day 6 of Leslie Saeta's 30 day challenge.   

A SINGLE CHERRY

watercolor on Arches 5X7

 

On Day 2 - I was also teaching a mixed media 

PAINTING class at Western Texas College. 

 

   Day 3 was spent in Lubbock.  Early morning appointment at the oncologists. It was all good and we are so thankful for that.   Day 4 was working on marbling papers for  a class in October. PAINTING? yes and no!  

  Day 5 I PAINTED a silk flag (4'X5') for a customer. Not actually a hang it on you wall painting. 

In between these projects,  I am illustrating a children's book about creation.   I really do PAINT almost every day!!!
So back track to February, I told you I would give you highlights about my (our) year. Hubby had a sonogram on his liver and a ct scan. His liver was enlarged and there were lots of spots on it. This was the beginning of many trips to many doctors and many tests.   February also brought the beginning of the Godly Girlfriends Retreats.  What an incredible blessing to be part of this amazing ministry.
Jesus said, "The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full." John 10:10  

Day 2 - 30 in 30 Days - The Poppy Field

A little late in the day but here is Day 2 of Leslie Saeta's 30 day challenge. 

THE POPPY FIELD

watercolor on Arches 8x10

  I will be teaching another 4 week watercolor class in November. I am thinking this might be fun for the students.  I am amazed at how delicate and fragile the poppies seem but when the west Texas winds blow hard it doesn't shred or destroy them.  They just seem to dance in the wind.   Speaking of hard winds, I told you I wouldn't bombard you  but I do want to share a little about my year, our year, one month at a time! In January, my brother-in-law finished his the race and his battle with liver cancer. He fought long and hard. We stood in faith with him and my sister. We prayed hard, we believed, and we trusted.  Then, we grieved and we celebrated his life and his home going.  Like those poppies, we are stronger than we look  but it is because of His grace. 2 Corinthians 12:9 "My grace is sufficient for thee:  for my strength is made perfect in weakness."
"The rain came down, the streams rose, and  the winds blew and beat against that house;  yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock." Matthew 7:25

Day 1 - 30 in 30 Days - Orange Slices

It has been almost a year since I have blogged. 

There was one post in October 2013 after I was involved in 

my last Leslie Saeta 30 day challenge.

It has been an incredible year and a hard year with lots of 

blessings and lots of challenges - most that had nothing to do with art. 

I may or may not share about that along the way.

And if I do I will not bombard you all at once.

But one thing for sure - when life is hard, God is Good!. 

So here is Day 1 of the challenge. 

ORANGE SLICES

 8"X10" - Arches 140 lb cold press

I just got in a new set of Golden QOR watercolors

from Dick Blick!!! They are so vibrant and concentrated!

I also made a video of this painting but I have to edit before I post.

Hopefully I am back for awhile but 

I am not making any promises.

I do have a few videos that I have recently put on youtube. 

They are from the classes that I have been teaching at

WTC- College on the Square.

So when you have a minute or soooo...check them out!!!

"The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; 

I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full."

John 10:10

Watercolor Daisy in Class Today

The 30 paintings in 30 days challenge is over.
It was a challenge. I do paint almost everyday
but I don't always get something finished.
Oh well, moving on...
I have a couple of new watercolor students
and that keeps me on my toes.
One student has painted on her own for
several years and the other has lost the use
of her right hand and is learning to paint
with her left hand. They are both amazing.
Hopefully, soon, they will let me post pictures
of the paintings they did today. But until then,
here is what we did.
I painted this one first so they would have an example.

  And then I showed them that if
they weren't happy with their painting
to outline with a fine tipped marker

Or add some splatters!

What do you think?

Day 30 - 30 in 30 Days - Red Leaf

Red Leaf
5"X7" watercolor on Arches paper   I love fall! This is the last day of the challenge!  

This is Day 30 of 30 Paintings in 30 Days ($30.00)
Almost to the end of the challenge.

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Day 29 - 30 in 30 Days - Don't Eat the Pansies

Don't Eat the Pansies
5"X7" watercolor on Arches paper   I was enjoying photographing my little vintage silver creamer filled purple pansies... And then Kitty No decided to investigate and nibble the petals. She really wanted  to shred the blossoms She is named Kitty No for a good reason!

Day 29 - 30 in 30 Days - Don't Eat the Pansies
This is Day 29 of 30 Paintings in 30 Days ($30.00)
Almost to the end of the challenge.

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Day 28 - 30 in 30 Days - Apples on the Windowsill

Apples on the Windowsill
5"X7" watercolor on Arches paper SOLD!   Copper bowls and crispy apples. Cooler mornings and leaves beginning to turn. Fall is in the air! I think I said that before. Almost at the end of this challenge.

This is Day 28 of 30 Paintings in 30 Days ($30.00)

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