Monarch Watercolor

HI, I started a Monarch Butterfly watercolor. You know, I only saw 2 of them this year. Isn't that strange? We normal have so many going thru on their journey. I was disappointed.. I thought I'd paint one. The colors don't show up quite right here, ah well.. Here's Sadie she's just woken up. She had a wonderful walk with her leash and me attached into the nursery this morning. We got to the center of the nursery and turned near the ginko trees.. I picked up a couple of leaves and I was delighted to see our friend,John S. biking by on the road when we returned. We both enjoyed seeing him.  Here is our road --our house is in the yard to the right and the nursery is to the left. I was trying to show you the gorgeous colors in the trees! Hope you have a nice weekend!! Love,Diana

Painting Wood In Watercolor

I finished the steps on the mother and daughter painting. I love to paint wood.Using a pencil for the grain,dragging the brush to create dry brush, the warm colors and cool blues.. I will go back and do a little more dry brush over it for that grainy texture..

 I took a walk in the nursery across from us today. The white camellias are overflowing with blooms. They are called White Snowman Camellia. Heavenly. It's so nice to live near the nursery.

 I sent out my email to remind everyone about my upcoming(this Saturday) Poinsettia class and after I got it sent I had sent it to me and reread it. HA.. I'd forgotten to include the cost and the phone #. So I sent it back again to over 100 people. :) ha ha.. oh boy.. just keep plugging on, Right! talk to you later. love,Diana

Watercolor Of E.S. Nursery

The dogs and I walked in the nursery today. It is a beautiful,warm,sunny day. Here is a photo of my watercolor painting of this Eastern Shore nursery. It was a commission. Today the lob lolly pine trees are swaying in the breeze and both dogs had a delightful time sniffing and exploring as I enjoyed the time with them and nature. Last summer we walked there and came upon a row of gorgeous Japanese Hydrangeas, I was in awe of the beauty and stopped for a couple of minutes to look, when I was ready to continue I looked and Daisy, our lab had taken time to enjoy herself too. She was laying in a HUGE mud puddle near my feet looking up at me!That's my girl! talk soon, Diana