Friday, June 7, 2013

Heard the Whippourwill and More Hydrangea Watercolor

HI, I'm still working on the hydrangea watercolor. I decided that lacy green one wasn't doing much --I'm not sure I remember it well and it looked too rigid so I've changed it to a lace cap hydrangea which we have in the backyard. This was one of my grandmother's-- from one of her's. She had a lot of hydrangeas near her back door. I don't think I want to detail them too much more but I do want to add the luna moth.

 We are having bad weather today, a storm is coming up the coast and so it's been raining all day. Last night I heard the Whippourwill-- this bird is not a beauty but has a lovely voice-- in the back yard.. I only hear them in summer and at night. They sound so dreamy. Sadie heard too and headed for the door. She's building up her bravery slowly. A frog scared her too.  I love living in the woods.

 Wishing each of  you a safe weekend with ton's of fun. love,Diana 

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9 comments:

  1. Barbra JoanJune 7, 2013 at 10:43 AM

    This painting is gorgeous... I wish I lived close enough by you to take your classes in pouring and etc...
    Your about to get some of the storm we had here as it passed right through for 2 days... So glad I came home to see the sunshine. .. It was rain , wind and you know the drill .. !!
    not too bad though... We've had worse..
    Sadie is beautiful... hugs to you and her.. BJ

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  2. CarolJune 7, 2013 at 1:40 PM

    I agree with Barbara Joan....wish I could be part of your class!
    The rain is heavy up here, too. I'm packing for a 4 day workshop & over-obsessing about which photos to take. It never fails that I leave home what I want & take what I don't need.
    Sadie is such a sweetie! Enjoy your weekend!

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  3. Beatrice P. BoydJune 7, 2013 at 5:12 PM

    We got a lot of that rain as we are traveling this weekend to PA and then RI to see family. Hope things were OK on the eastern shore. Sadie is growing fast.

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  4. Autumn LeavesJune 8, 2013 at 5:17 AM

    Oh I would love living in the woods too! Your painting is already looking beautiful, even without the moth, Diana.

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  5. Studio at the FarmJune 8, 2013 at 8:07 AM

    Good idea, Diana - I do like that addition of the lace cap to the hydrangea. And I wish you and Sadie a lovely weekend, too. ;)

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  6. Maria's WatercolorJune 8, 2013 at 8:05 PM

    I have missed so many photos of that adorably sweet Sadie of yours, had to scroll through and see how she has grown. She is so beautiful, and I am so happy for you. And your paintings have been wonderful too! I so love hydrangeas.

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  7. Sandra BusbyJune 9, 2013 at 11:36 AM

    The painting is looking beautiful!
    Sherlock heard loud thunder for the first time last week - It was loud enough to make me jump, but he didn't seem remotely bothered - Too interested in his bone! I'm relieved because our last dog, Codi was terrified of thunder! :0)

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  8. Debbie NolanJune 9, 2013 at 6:58 PM

    Diana - you have really captured the beauty of these flowers. Can't wait to see your moth. I don't think I have ever heard a whippoorwill - now that is something for my bucket list! Glad to hear Sadie is getting braver. Have a great week and as always thanks for sharing.

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  9. DianaJune 11, 2013 at 1:43 PM

    Thank you Debbie, I'll get that painting up next time. Thanks Sandra, I wish I could met Sherlock, he's so adorable! Thank you Maria, I love them too,hydrangeas. Thanks Kathryn, I may have to change the background now. We'll see.Thank you Sherry, it is so beautiful to see nature here.Thanks Bea. so glad to hear from you. have a wonderful trip.. just some rain and storms.. es is ok.Thank you Carol, I'm looking forward to seeing your paintings from the class!Glad you are home BJ. I missed you being there! hugs to you too. love to each of you, Diana

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