Spring Blessings

Hi ,here is what I have been painting  the gorgeous Dogwood is in bloom and so are the lovely apple blossoms.  This time of year there is so much to paint if you love nature like I do. Sadie,my lab is my constant companion. The weather has been so nice I have painted on the porch for 3 days. And the hummingbirds have returned. Oh I love to see and hear them!! My chair is right here by the feeder so sometimes they actually touch me as they zoom by. Haha

Jelly our black kitten is having some stomach problems so I took a sample to the vet today.he is checking it for 11 virus /bacterial infection.  Jelly acts fine very playful. Test results next week.

I did a pour for my Dogwood and Chickadee painting and froze it .Apple Blossom and Hummingbird I painted negatively at first.  I hope you are having a wonderful spring,tell me what you are painting.

April 30th 4 of my paintings will be in Norfolk Academy Art Show. This is the opening night. You are invited no one under 21...this is a lovely show with gorgeous Juried work. Beth, and I will be going. John gets to keep  Sadie

love to each of you,Diana

Let it Melt! Let it Melt!

HI ! Well I'm tired of the snow as I'm sure most of you are. I've been painting Chickadees in the snow. We've had so many beautiful birds to our feeders. Cupcake -our kitty- has been so excited running and peering out at them. Sadie, our lab, has enjoyed the cold weather too.

I've frozen a few washes outside as we got down to 9 degrees one night. Just put the watercolor wash out as quickly as possible and run back inside. Always weigh them down so they don't blow away. Had that happen. Well John wants an omelette so it is lunchtime. I'll talk to you soon. Stay warm and well.love and hugs to each of you,Diana

Chickadee watercolor and Christmas Tree

HI, I've put the little chickadee in my Maple leaf painting today and framed one painting. Here's our Christmas tree. It's short and easy to handle :).(You know I was the one who put it up and the one who will take it down.) The sun is starting to go down so that lovely pink sky is it's background. I usually have my art table under these windows but had to move it to over here. It faces a wall,but it's only for a month.I like it so much better over there..I'm trying not to grumble too much. What have you been painting or creating today? talk to you soon, love,Diana

Branch and Chickadee

HI! Here's what I added today to the Chickadee and Star Magnolia. I've got to keep going, but I don't want to over do the flowers.. I'd like them to be delicate.

Daisy is barking in the kitchen,this very minute. I cooked a chicken for dinner and she knows it. What a dog!!

talk to you soon,Diana

Ready for Sunshine

HI! Well I've painted a little and hope I've finished this chickadee painting.I am looking forward to warmer weather. Today we had a perfect day,sunshine and the pansies have started blooming. Sorry I haven't blogged as much. This blasted headache is still with me-- 10weeks now.It will go away.. perhaps that should be my mantra..I feel like painting some bright colors.. It's gotta be simple right now.. Daisy,our Lab, and I sat on the steps for a few minutes and soaked up some sun.. talk to you soon,Diana

Chickadee-dee-dee

Here is a little chickadee painting I have begun. My grandfather,"Jack",loved birds and when my sister and I were little girls he pointed them out to us. The chickadee was one of his favorites,mine too. The chickadee says"Chickadee -dee -dee". talk to you soon, Diana...

The background I like because it looks like snow -so I added more by adding coarse Kosher Salt to the wet Thalo blue background.. to look like snow. just a little snow... :)

Chickadee and Deer Antler

HI, This is the Chickadee and Deer Antler painting I have been working on. Pictured too is the antler I found on the edge of our forest. I was amazed to find one just laying in the pine shatters.The white tailed deer shed their antlers at a certain time of the year. Definitely planning on painting the whole antler later but I 'm working on some smaller pieces for a show now. This painting also has ice crystals in the right hand corner. See them? I have started a little Carolina Wren painting too with snow and colors similiar to these. Colors perfect for snowy weather. Now where is my coffee cup.. back to painting. talk soon! Diana