2019 Happy New Year to you

 Happy  New Year to you  and Merry Christmas.  Here is my newest little  Screech owl watercolor.  My next class at Norfolk Botanical Garden  Jan. 19 will be "Owls" &we will have a live owl to paint, very excited.

 Here is our Christmas Tree this year.

And of course my Sadie.  Wishing each of you a blessed  Year and much love, thank you for supporting my work this year, sincerely,  Diana

Merry Christmas, Wren Watercolor steps

Here is  the progress of my Carolina Wren and dried hydrangea Watercolor.  I  always draw first. The super dark background  is last and if it is not dark enough  I glaze sometimes a few times.

Hi, I can't believe  Christmas  is close. The last show was good. Next show  is in February, so that is good and break.  My Christmas shopping is almost over, and I finished  the last cookie baking today. Here is our Christmas tree. So many cherished friends and our children  made the wonderful ornaments.  So many memories....Wishing each of you a blessed Christmas Or Holiday

 my love to you, Diana 

New Camel

Me at my parents Christmas Party.

Camel Watercolor, this has a snakeskin imprint going through her face.

Hi I can not believe it is almost Christmas.  In a way I am relieved the shopping is almost over.  Now we can take more time to be with family and enjoy and remember the true meaning  of our Christmas.  I did get a call so my commission went across the bridge as it was meant to. I am so glad. Wishing you a blessed Christmas or holiday.  My love to each of you. Diana 

How did I do the snakeskin imprint?  Sadie,my lab,  found a snakeskin,  I poured or you could just wet then apply color, gently place the snakeskin down on the wet wash. There are 2 designs, the top of the snake  and the belly,choose before you place it, l chose the top for this one. I placed a rock to weigh it down and keep  it there. When the wash is dry remove the skin and rock and a gorgeous imprint is there! Hope  this helps!

Merry Christmas and Love to Each of you!!!

Sadie, waiting for Christmas by our tree.

The painting I was working on at The Eastville Inn. The orchids are from NBG.

Here I am at the Eastville Inn demonstrating.

HI Everyone, Wishing each of you a Blessed Christmas and Holiday!! and a safe and Happy New Year.

I've got the turkey cooking in the oven. Cupcake, our new kitty, and Sadie, my Lab are enjoying chasing each other. The tree is lit and a pot of coffee on. Family is coming. We are blessed. Talk to you soon!
 Love  to each of you,Diana

Merry Christmas!!!

HI, Wishing each of you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year and many, many blessings in the coming year. Sending my love, Diana

House Finished ! Merry Christmas!!!

HI! I finished the house portrait! Just minutes ago. Now once they pick it up, I will zoom to the store to finish Christmas shopping. Holy Cow! The house is a wreck but I still have time. I do?? ha ha. My son is coming tonight,so that's good. We have family coming in tomorrow and Sunday. They won't be staying here. I may need a little egg nog in my coffee. Wishing each of you a wonderful Blessed Christmas and Holiday with much love! and tons of blessings for the new year.. love and hugs to each of  you! Diana

Merry Christmas to you!

Wishing each of you a Merry Christmas and Happy Holiday. Have a wonderful happy healthy new year. I have pictured here for you my gallery wall showing a few of the paintings I have available. Right now I'm waiting for my son to arrive. He's coming home for Christmas, my daughter has been for a visit earlier this month but has to work on Christmas Day. Dusty and Daisy are laying in front of our little red stove warming themselves, and our kitty is nestled in the packages, J. is answering the door...... Merry Christmas, Here he comes.. love to you, Diana