Spring , Beautiful Class

HI! Isn't it wonderful spring is here!!! I had a class at Norfolk Botanical Garden Saturday, 10 dear students.  We painted what was blooming in the garden... lovely flowers of all kinds. I showed them some negative painting and checkerboard painting that I do. We had a good time. I feel blessed to have so many wonderful students who become dear friends.

Friday I went to Norfolk to Norfolk Academy School for their Art Show, a juried show, with a wonderful opening on April 30 from 6-8pm.  While in the city You know me I had to go to Starbucks for a cup of coffee. John gives me gift cards from there and I enjoy every penny of them... then I went by McDonald's Garden Center, the last 2 photos... I just love flowers and looking at them makes me happy.. It was so lovely there.

Back home, which means travelling the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel, 17 miles and 2 tunnels across the Chesapeake Bay. It's a gorgeous ride, when I get to Fisherman's Island to me it is one of the prettiest places I have ever seen...

I've been having Vertigo for the past few days. I think I've done too much. but it will get better...love to each of you,Diana

Orchid Class , They did brillantly!!!!!

Thirteen Wonderful students at Norfolk Botanical Garden. We painted orchids. Not all pictured.

One of my pour demonstrations for background with their orchids if they wished.

One of the gorgeous orchids.. all were Moth Orchids.

HI Everyone, Yesterday was my class at NBG, Norfolk Botanical Gardens/ The Tropical House has a lovely display of orchids this time of year so I chose orchids to paint this time ... We had a full room of 13 students, all did well!!! I am so proud of their work. Some so delicate and precise, others bolder and they captured them. We did a fun 15 minute painting of the orchids as part of our warm up and gorgeous... well you can tell.. I'm so pleased with their work.  Next class there is Feb. 6th on Camillias and Sea Shells. We will do a still life. ESO class is coming next week... 5 --2 hour classes here in Belle Haven, Va. just 3 miles from my home.

Sadie, my labrador retriever assistant, is going to have to have surgery. Dr. Bailey said the Crucial Ligament is totally torn and he thinks the meniscus as well. So that will be this Thursday, I'm shaking my head as I type... but it is what needs to be done.

The washing machine broke and I broke my eye glasses in class on Saturday. SO that is 3 right no more!!! Wishing you each a happy week and please think of us on Thursday. Love to each of you thanks so much! Diana

Busy Month ahead and Bad Weather

Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel

hi, I didn't go to class on Saturday. I postponed it until next Saturday, Oct. 10th. I'm glad. The weather here has been messy all weekend. Flooding.. on the seaside of the Eastern Shore. Photos of Wachapreague are disasterous.Wind, rain in super abundance...here are photos of some of the CBBT on other trips I have taken. We were blessed Hurricane Joquain did not hit here but went out to sea.

ESAL, Eastern Shore Art League is having our member show for the month of Oct. The Opening will be next Friday night Oct. 9th from 5-8pm. Goodies, artists, art, and the public is invited. I have 2 paintings in this show.

Class Oct. 10 at Norfolk Botanical Garden, Herons in Watercolor

Ker Art Festival and Maritime Exhibit, Oct. 16th  5-7pm , Opening night $15 , Food , Wine, Ker Place, Onancock,Va..
                                                                Oct. 17th from 10am-3pm maybe 4 ( need to check that)
                                                                Show continues for the day!!

ESO  Belle Haven,Va. Herons in Watercolor Oct. 22 Thursday

FIDO class at NBG < I"ll be teaching Oct.31

It's going to be a busy month.. but I'll just have to take it one thing at a time.. I need to paint some today. I haven't in a couple of days.

 have a great weekend, tell me what you are painting. love to you and everyone stay safe in this bad weather. Diana

Happy Sunday!

HI, Happy Sunday! Here is a photo from Norfolk Botanical Garden. This little office is one of the stops on the tram. I was at NBG yesterday teaching an OWL painting class in watercolor. We had a good time. I enjoyed it so much. Nine students.  I also hung 3 new 8 x 10s in my show in Baker Hall. Please come if you can--- hope some of you can see it during September while my art show is open.

I'm exhausted but planning on reading this afternoon. Sending my love to you. Diana

Art Opening and Show Continues Thru September

Me on the tram, the day I brought the paintings. It was a lovely tour of the garden. I enjoyed it so much!  

The Baker Hall at Norfolk Botanical Garden

Some of the 49 paintings and my dear friend Beth, she helped so much.

Some more of my paintings and my dear friend Renee , she helped so much too!

The Art Opening was lovely, Everyone was so helpful getting it set up. I couldn't have done it without, Beth, Renee, Mama, Dallas, Daniel, Courtney, Bob,David. Ann Henry. Thank you all so much and Connie who hung the paintings and is in charge of the show. Thank you. The show continues thru the month of September. I personally would go early, the Butterfly House is open until Sept. 20th. and I'd go see that as well. You know I love butterflies and nature so much. There are my original paintings of the Japanese Gardens, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Sunflowers, Fresh Veggies, Day lilies, Owls, Tree Frogs,Orchids,Herons,and so much more in this show.

I sold a total of 5 paintings so far. I'm pleased. Hope to sell some more. It was so much work. I truly painted my heart out and have put everything in my heart into the show.  49 original watercolors..My hope is that people will see the beauty of that wonderful place, Norfolk Botanical Garden and God's beauty, too, thru my art.

Wishing you a wonderful weekend. Thanks so much for supporting my work, love,Diana

ps. Next Saturday I will be teaching "Owls in Watercolor" there from 10am-3pm , NBG, All are invited to join us. Supplies included bring your lunch or try the wraps at the Cafe.

Yesterday, I

 volunteered  at The Stage  Door Gallery in Cape Charles. Well I could not get the door alarm  off so I was having a time. After that it was fine, but I sure did start off with a bang. While I was there I painted this little  Screech Owl.  I am adding more color to the background this morning. Sipping my coffee, a peaceful  day, have a lovely day.  This Saturday  I will be teaching  at Norfolk Botanical  Garden.  We will be painting Hydrangeas and Spice bush Swallow Tail Butterflies.   Talk to you soon, love, Diana