A Poem & A Painting
A Poem & A Painting: Carolann’s Antique Bottles
Oct 12 2015 ·1This week’s poem and painting have an antique flair. I painted a still life of antique bottles and thought this poem was a nice accompaniment…
A Painting & A Poem: Apple Still Life
Oct 05 2015 ·0This week’s painting is one that was created for this month’s Girl’s Just Wanna Paint challenge: “Paint Like A Famous Artist”. Can you guess in whose style I painted?
A Poem & A Painting: Travel to Tuscany
Sep 28 2015 ·0I’ve just returned from an amazing trip to Tuscany filled with wonderful friends and memories that I will carry in my heart forever. There’s so much to see in Tuscany, a beautiful vista or stunning tableau seemingly wherever you turn. I found myself so inspired, taking photos, sketching, and using my travel watercolors to jot down my impressions.
I love this quote and how it fits with this week’s paintings…
A Painting & A Poem: Pink Pillow
Sep 21 2015 ·0This week’s artwork was created for one of my interior designer friends, Linda Holt. My inspiration was a photo of Pierre Frey’s Paris apartment that Veronika Miller of Modenus posted on her Facebook page. Ah, Paris…
A Poem & A Painting: Tuscany
Sep 14 2015 ·0This week’s painting is actually a watercolor sketch in preparation for a trip to Tuscany next week.
And here is a quote that I have found to be true over the years during my visits to Italy…
A Poem & A Painting: An Apple For Teacher
Sep 08 2015 ·0While Labor Day may mark the unofficial end to Summer, it certainly doesn’t feel like it around here. The temperatures are forecast to be in the 90s today ~ we are in the midst of a New England heat wave! Despite the heat, there are signs that Fall is on the way, the biggest of which is that school is back in session. I have so much gratitude for the many fine teachers who helped guide my children over the years.
A Poem & A Painting: Gina’s Empty Nest
Aug 31 2015 ·0Today’s painting is one that I did for my dear friend Gina. As of today she is officially an “empty nester” for the first time with both her son and daughter at their respective colleges. Such a bittersweet time for us moms, watching our children spread their wings…
A Poem & A Painting: Mise En Place, Les Oeufs
Aug 24 2015 ·0I am off on a mini girls getaway ~ a few days on Nantucket with dear friends is a wonderful way to celebrate the all to quickly fading days of Summer. As I’ve been doing on most of my trips this Summer, I’ll be taking along my watercolors and brushes. Before I packed up my supplies, I did some experimenting with watercolor still life paintings. While I’m not much of a cook or a baker, I enjoyed creating and painting this scene featuring eggs, a wooden spoon and a mixing bowl. Oh the possibilities!
Instead of sharing a poem this week I thought I’d share two recipes featuring eggs ~ one savory and one sweet. Enjoy!
A Poem & A Painting: Hospitality
Aug 17 2015 ·0Last week I took time to relax and enjoy some Summer vacation. I was fortunate to spend a few days at the home of a friend on Cape Cod. As a thank you for her hospitality, I painted a watercolor of her lovely home…
A Poem & A Painting: Watercolor Brushes
Aug 10 2015 ·1I am going on vacation this week and have packed up my paints and brushes. I am hoping for good weather and to get a few paintings in! I’m sure there won’t be any shortage of inspiration. This week’s poem is one I found to be inspirational, especially when it comes to painting…
A Poem & A Painting: Fog
Aug 03 2015 ·1This Summer it seems I’ve been on the go quite a bit. It’s been the perfect time to explore watercolors because they are so portable…
A Poem & A Painting: Happy 80th Birthday
Jul 27 2015 ·1I have a special place in my heart for “decade” birthdays. I have a group of dear friends (aka The Clinique Gang) and for years we have gathered to celebrate one another’s milestone birthdays. I painted this week’s painting for a friend’s Mom who is celebrating her 80th Birthday ~ woo hoo! She is hoping to receive 80 cards and I was happy to send mine along!
I thought this poem/verse made a nice accompaniment to this week’s painting…
A Poem & A Painting: Watercolor Peaches
Jul 20 2015 ·0I am back from yet another wonderful, whirlwind trip. This time I went to Seattle to meet my son Freddy who is in the midst of a cross-country odyssey. We spent a great few days together, what a treat! I’m sure I’ll have more to share about my time in Seattle, but for today a better-late-than-never poem and painting…
A Poem & A Painting: Watercolor Cantaloupe
Jul 14 2015 ·0Here in the Northeast in the Summer we thrive on fresh fruit and its delicious flavor ~ it just doesn’t taste the same in the winter! Fresh melon, cantaloupe to be exact, inspired this week’s painting and poem…
A Poem & A Painting: A Watercolor Interior
Jun 29 2015 ·0I’m popping in to share my latest work from my watercolor class. As you probably know, I love painting Interiors in oil. Inspired by designer and artist Mark Hampton and his book of watercolors, Mark Hampton, The Art of Friendship, I am now attempting to paint Interior scenes using watercolors as well.
A Poem & A Painting: Watercolor Nest
Jun 22 2015 ·0The Summer is already a wonderful whirlwind with amazing sunsets, parties on the terrace, beach walks and fabulous clients. All of this activity added to the fact that my assistant is in the midst of moving, means the blog updates have been fewer. We do have some great posts planned including Wedding details and a colorful photo shoot at a client’s home. In the meantime, please follow me on Instagram for “up-to-the-minute” updates!
Today I do have a painting to share. I am taking a watercolor class so I will be able to paint when I travel. It is difficult because with some colors once they are on paper they are permanent ~ eek not great for a girl that makes mistakes and is used to the forgiveness of oil paint!
A Poem & A Painting: Mixed Media Empty Nest
Jun 15 2015 ·0I’m trying something a bit different with this week’s painting. I’ve incorporated mixed media in my latest nest…
A Poem & A Painting: Pink Sunset
Jun 08 2015 ·0This weekend I opened my Summer Deck and I am so looking forward to a Summer of sunsets with friends. Each evening Mother Nature puts on an amazing show and I feel blessed to have a front row seat!
This week’s poem is entitled Sea Sunset ~ two of my favorite things…
A Poem & A Painting: Come A Little Closer
Jun 02 2015 ·0The theme for June’s Girls Just Wanna Paint challenge was Marsh. Being on the coast, our towns are full of beautiful, marshy vistas. However this is not my usual subject matter but I did my best…
A Poem & A Painting: Watercolor Flowers
May 26 2015 ·0As you know, we worked hard to include many special details in the design of Em & Nick’s wedding. One of these details was hand-painted cards for each guest table number. I painted the flowers and Em added the table numbers with her beautiful calligraphy. I wasn’t sure I’d be able to come up with enough flowers I could paint (well), but somehow I did and we were pleased with the special touch they added…