Bridal Bouquet Watercolor Completed!

This Has Been A Joy To Paint… For A Number Of Reasons…   1. Great reference photo – Thank you, Ashlee! 2. I love peonies – Childhood connection via my grandmother 3. Loved the combination of the stripes and floral shapes – Kudos to the floral designer 4. Loved the contrast of colors and values [...]

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Guest Artist – Stacy Wills

A new feature on my blog will be Guest Artists. People, processes and art that have had an impact on me that I want to share with my readers. Here’s the first Guest Artist Post. Enjoy!  I met Stacy earlier this year during an online Lenten retreat with Christine Valters Paintner. I loved her artwork and [...]

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When Is The Best Time To Stop Painting?

When You Feel The Energy Ebb.   Guess who’s motivated to paint tomorrow…   Early  

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When Is The Best Time To Paint?

Whenever You Can. Sometimes I’ve gotten up before dawn to paint in the wee hours of the morning and sometimes I’ve painted on into the night. Today, I have been blessed with a quiet afternoon, sipping green tea with a peony from the flower garden to contemplate color combinations. Everyone is different. I need peace [...]

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Painting Early This Morning

Sure Helps When You’re Inspired! Want to know the heart behind the art?   Visit June Rollins’ Art Journal  

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To Become A Better Artist….

Fall In Love With Something. Not new for followers of this blog to know my painting passion the last couple of years has been the bearded iris I’ve grown. They are currently in the midst of their spring show. Here is how they looked around 7:45 this morning as I was heading to 8am yoga [...]

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One Simple Step To Attracting Monarchs

Plant Butterfly-Weed That’s it! Witness, hungry-hungry caterpillars, munching away… The chrysalis transformation stage… Pre-first flight quality time. Awesome. And share the experience Read more about the joys of witnessing the lifecycle of the Monarch: A Spring To Remember Guess who’s inspired to paint butterflies now? 

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Sanctuary Lilies

What To Do With All Those   Left-Over Sanctuary Lilies?     Plant Them   For the last 8 years, my husband has brought home left-over Easter Lilies from our church. One does not need a green thumb to have these repeat, fragrant celebrations. Some of ours waited patiently in their little plastic green pots [...]

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My Lenten Journey 2012

This year’s Lenten Journey has been especially meaningful traveling with Christine Valtners Paintner and fellow pilgrims. I had previously read and benefitted from Christine’s book, the Artist’s Rule and her invitation to combine visual and expressive arts during an on-line Lenten Soul Of A Pilgrim Journey called to me. We were encouraged to make an art journal [...]

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Endings & Beginnings

So many people I know are beginning again. One has joined the Navy. He leaves Feb. 1 for Michigan. He’s 28. One just phoned this morning. “Let’s get together. I’ve sold my house and I’m moving to Cary in two weeks to start my new job.” She’s 58. One is adjusting to assisted living. Not [...]

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