Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays, blessings to you all

Hi Everyone,  hard to believe it is Christmas time and holidays are here. I just finished  this Masa technique in Watercolor poinsettia watercolor . I started it in my class at Norfolk Botanical Garden . That was last weekend , this weekend was Copper Creations Christmas Open House . I had a good show. Now to shopping for Christmas . 

Sadie by our Christmas  tree. It smells  so good. OUR ornaments are mostly homemade by the children,  l am so thankful. 

Here is my class at NBG. They enjoyed the Masa technique . 
Wishing each of you a blessed Christmas and Holiday sending you love, Diana 

Shows and Sadie

Well the picture  won't  come up. Ha ..oh well..I will just tell you I am in the Mighty Miniatures Art Show at Lisel Frederick Gallery in Onancock,  which is owned by Mary Clements.  I have 6 paintings in the show , it continues  until Jan. The 6th so stop in.

The ESARTISAN Guild Tour is coming up Nov. 29th and 30th I will be showing my lovely watercolors at The Ker Place in Onancock, Va. Hope to see you there. With Thanksgiving and Christmas coming more shows.

Sadie is doing well we heard a Barred Owl tonight,  it was amazing.  Blessings to you, love,Diana

Franktown United Methodist Church Fine Art Show and Bazaar

Well, here I am at Franktown United Methodist Church Fine Art Show and Bazaar SATURDAY.  It was a nice show the ladies are so sweet and surrounded by so many dear friends.  I sold a few small paintings and enjoyed  the day. Hope you all are doing well . My love to you. Diana

New Sadie photo and Checkerboard Chicken watercolor

Today I started a new Checkerboard Chicken watercolor and here is Sadie with my moonflowers in the backyard. Love to each of you. Diana

Little Wren Painting and Sadie

Hi, I painted most of today . I really love the little birds that come to visit our feeders. The Carolina Wren is so mischievous it is one of my favorites . Went with Sadie on our path into the forest to gather leaves. Sadie takes a toy outside  when we go out. I  usually have my coffee cup. I get the feeling she thinks that is my toy. 😄 happy autumn. Love , Diana and Sadie

Painting With Friends at Eva's Farm Stand

 Hi this past Saturday  a group of us got together and  p!inted at Eva's! FARM STAND . It was a beautiful time.   ME , #carriejacobson, #susanmcquire, #billschmitz,  and more. Hope you are doing well, hard to believe  it is almost Oct. Love to you , Diana

Getting Ready for Class

Almost bedtime, I am reading Into the Wilderness by Sara Donati. I am really enjoying it and I read each night before I go to sleep. Here is a monarch watercolor  I did , this is the subject with wildflowers for my class.

Tomorrow  I will set up the palettes and finish all the planning for Class on Sat. Talk soon. Love, Diana

FallAgain!

New commission of a dog portrait,  a new owl painting of a barred owl and a page in the sketchbook project. A turtle shell and acorns. Sadie is doing fine. The #esvaartisansguild is having a party tonight so I am going bringing an apple cake and brownies .  Sadie and John will be answering the phone . We are getting ready for the Esva  Guild Tour in November so that will be fun. Wishing you all a wonderful  fall... time does fly love to you, Diana

Good Summer!

I painted a small landscape of Belle Haven,Va. I am getting ready for Art Rocks the Inns, a small art show in Cape Charles. Artists will be on the porches of Bed and Breakfast Inns . It will be fun.  I also painted a new Tiger Swallowtail Butterfly and of course here is our Sadie. She is eating a sunflower.  She and I planted 4 packs of seeds and finally they bloomed. I love them. Hope you are having a wonderful summer, love to you Diana

Tiger Swallowtail Butterfly and Negative Painting

First I did a pour then drew my butterfly.  Started the wings and picked some wild honeysuckle from the backyard. Drew that then painted around it in the colors of the pour. I love negative painting.  This has taken some time as my sciatica is acting up l have more to do on it as you can see. I am getting better still resting though. Teaching this Saturday.  Love to you,Diana

Hi Everyone this is my new sunflower watercolor.

I finished it this week after my commission. I started withe drawing ,then the background,  then to the main flower. I adore sunflowers they are so happy. Hope you like it like i do . We have had some family health problems this month. Things are better. Thank the dear Lord. Keep painting, love to you !Diana

Barrier Island Center, Birthday, Class

John, at Art and Music on the Farm at Barrier Island Center.  We were getting ready to pack up. He helps me so much hauling the paintings and equipment.  

Here is Aunt Pat and me ready to go to lunch at the Island House Restaurant in Wachapreague for my birthday.  Mama and Daddy had John and I to dinner that night too. A full day. We got to visit Nancy too a dear friend. 

Love to you, talk soon! Diana

Art& Music on the Farm Saturday at Barrier Island Center

Hi, this weekend is Memorial Day weekend and I will be showing my lovely watercolors at The Barrier Island Center in Machipongo, Va. On the Eastern Shore.  40 artists will be there with yummy food, good coffees
Wine ,beer, flowers... a true festival..if u are nearby come.it is always a beautiful time.  Sadie is 6 years old, can u believe it.   She is by my side everyday. I have one more painting to frame yippee. . Hope you are painting , sending you love ,Diana

Visiting at Perennial Roots Farm

Perennial Roots Farm Piglet watercolor of mine. I went to visit them last week. Stewart 

Kahn Lundy showed me his and Natalie 's precious farm. I got to see Kuhn Kuhn pigs, more pigs, geese, a baby lamb, sheep, so many wonderful creatures and you know me I was in heaven. I forgot to take my camera as it was a blast minute drop in. A treasure for me 

Wishing you a wonderful  Easter, love , Diana 

Norfolk Academy Art Show Opening April 27th from 6TO8PM Come

New one, all 3 watercolors are for Norfolk Academy Art Show 

My Checkerboard Chicken,  yes going to the show too

Me at Norfolk Botanical Garden,  I stopped in Monday after I delivered my work to Norfolk Academy. My art show continues  for the rest of the month of April  at Norfolk Botanical Garden.  So stop in and see it, if you are near. I am thankful but tired.  Opening night at Norfolk Academy Art Show is April 27th from 6TO8PM come enjoy. Hope you have a blessed Easter. Love to each of you, Diana 

Checkerboard Tractor for Norfolk Academy Art Show

Getting ready for Norfolk Academy Art Show in April. One more painting to do. I think flowers but need to hurry up. How do you like the Checkerboard Tractor.talk soon, love Diana 

Lemon Tree Gallery and Studio in Cape Charles

Today was exchange day at Lemon Tree Gallery and Studio in Cape Charles. I enjoyed visiting with Friends and seeing all the lovely art. Diane Ginsberg is the featured artist so it will be a stunning show.

Here is my

 New watercolor of orange orchids, this is in the show.

More in show.

And Purple Haze, a large purple Orchid . I got to Bible study tonight and am zonked. Tell me what you are painting.  Talk soon, love to u, Diana 

ART Opening, Baker Hall, Norfolk Botanical Garden

Demonstrating  at my opening in Baker Hall at Norfolk Botanical Garden. 

Me and Bobbie , my dear friend at the opening. 

I have 50 originals in the show. Mama ddid great with her knee surgery which was just a few days before,  I am so thankful she is ok.  Sadie is doing fine, she turned 6 last month, hard to believe. Take care, Come to the show if you are near Norfolk Botanical Garden , Norfolk, Va. My work will be up March and April.  Thank you always, Diana

CLASS on daffodils,  all over the garden! So beautiful.  I am looking forward  to spring. 

Shows, painting, thankful, busy

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Hi wow February,  can you believe it.  Today was warm in the 60s. Sadie, our lab and I enjoyed walking in the woods , it was so beautiful.  I have been painting as much as possible Showtime soon. Next weekend  is my class on landscapes at Norfolk Botanical Garden.  Then Eastern Shore Community College from 10AM TO 3pm is the Heritage Festival Feb 23. Then Mama has knee surgery  and then I take my work to Norfolk Botanical Garden for my one Man Show March and April.  I feel pressured  to paint  but it is coming along. Here are 2 paintings I finished  this week. Wishing you happy painting  and lots of love, blessings,  Diana

Owl CLASS wow amazing!

This Dana Lusher and Star , the Barred Owl from Nature 's Nanny Wildlife Rehabilitation in Chesapeake, Va. If you would  like to help the animals and owls, you may send a check to N NWR 2908 Luxford Court,  Chesapeake, Va. 23321

This is Astrid,  the Screech Owl. They brought  them to my art class. We had the joy of painting  and drawing  them from life. Such gorgeous owls and ladies. We were totally excited  and all did a beautiful job.  CLASS was full at 13 students  at the Norfolk Botanical Garden. Thank you to NNWR and NBG . What a wonderful,  once in a lifetime CLASS. Love to all. DIANA