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A Poem & A Painting: The Most Beautiful Home
Sep 06 2016 ·0Last week I visited Victoria, British Columbia. I’d never been before and I was enchanted with the beauty and charm of the area! Throughout this Summer I’ve been fortunate to have had the opportunity to travel, visit some amazing places, and stay in some beautiful homes (like the one in this week’s painting!). I am ever grateful to have made so many wonderful memories. By the same token, I am so happy to be home. It’s true what they say ~ there’s no place like home!
A Poem & A Painting: Faces Sketches
Aug 22 2016 ·0After a heavenly week at the beach with my family, it’s back to reality. We had such a wonderful time and I’m missing them all so much, especially Miss Daisy. As I mentioned before, I am thinking about participating in Leslie Saeta‘s 30 Paintings in 30 Days challenge. Daily painting not only helps me develop my painting skills, but also serves as a distraction until I see the faces of my girls again 🙂 . Speaking of faces, that’s the theme I am leaning towards for the September challenge. While on vacation, I did a few sketches of Faces…
A Poem & A Painting: Inspired by Southern Home Magazine & Rivers Spencer
Jul 18 2016 ·0I am back after a heavenly week in Philadelphia with Daisy, Emily, and Nick. I am thrilled to say that Daisy is making great strides and what a privilege it was to witness her progress in person!
In between snuggling, feeding, walking, and kissing Daisy, I did manage to do a bit of painting. As I have mentioned before, it is near impossible to travel with oil paints. I find that my watercolor palette is perfect for travel and my watercolor “sketches” are a great base to work from later. This week’s painting was inspired by a Southern Home magazine cover featuring a living room designed by Rivers Spencer. While Tony Bennett may have left his heart in San Francisco, I certainly left mine in Philadelphia…
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…