Getting ready for Eastern Shore Heritage Festival at ESCC

New little watercolor of old truck in Belle Haven, Va. 

Sketch of the old truck,  I finished  it last night. 

Sadie and I looking at our Hellebore.

Chickadee and Dogwood

 Chickadee and Dogwood, 8x10. $99 framed.  Original

Sadie, my precious Labrador, now laying in my lap. 85 lbs. Of love smushing me. I am so thankful  and a tiny bit number. Ha ha

I can't believe  it is February,  where did time go. I have been teaching  a class  at ESO in Belle Haven, Va. Just 2 students but we have been learning  and having  a good time and producing beautiful  watercolors. Four weeks, this one Thursday will be  the last one.  This Saturday  I  will be teaching at Norfolk Botanical Garden, Chickadee  and Dogwood. Like  the one above. Later this month  the first show of the year  Eastern Shore Heritage Festival at Eastern Shore Community College in Melfa, Va.  I have been working on an old tractor  ,I am not sure of the background  yet,

any suggestions?  My love to each of you, Diana 

Frozen watercolors and plenty of snow!

13 inches of snow,  for us that was amazing 

Frozen watercolors 

Hi, last week we had 13 inches of snow here on the Eastern Shore of Va. Living on one of the back roads is pretty but can be very icy. We were snowed in for 3 days. I froze  a few washes, just do your washes then quickly get them outside in 20 degree weather.  Weigh them down so they don't  blow away. Wait overnight and look sometimes there are ice crystals on the paper.  Bring it in gently and let dry completely.  It is so amazing.  Of course then I have to decide what to do with the background.

I have been painting a commission, can't share it with  you . But I am painting, Sadie, our Labrador ate one of my newest brushes,luckily just the handle so I duck taped it back on. Ha ha....

Wishing each of you a Blessed  and Happy New Year, my love to you, 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 

Copper Creations Christmas Open House Dec.10

Hi, next Saturday  

CopperCreations Christmas Open House 

in Melfa , Va . December 10

10am-4pm

I will be showing my beautiful watercolors 

Donna and Don Drew's amazing  Copper Art

Mama Girl  wonderful folk art

Ed Kuhn Carvings 

Jim Laughing Dog Jewelry 

All original art

Homemade delicious  treats 

Come, 

A Beautiful  Holiday  Time.

Looking forward  to seeing you, thank you for supporting work!

Sincerely , Diana

Here is some of my class yesterday at Norfolk Botanical Garden .

HAPPY Thanksgiving, ESARTISAN Guild Holiday Tour at Ker Place

Goldfinch and Maple

Wren and Hydrangeas 

Hi Everyone ,  I am getting ready for Eastern Shore Artisan Guild Holiday Tour at Ker Place in Onancock this Friday Nov. 25 and Saturday. Nov . 26 each day 10 to 5 .We all set up on Wednesday , then I am cooking for Thanksgiving .  Mama and Daddy and Clay are coming ,  turkey and all the fixings .  Friday and Saturday  it is show time. I have been painting a series of new birds...as well as 7 other ones ... I had to have 2 laser eye surgery .  Sadie  scratched my eye and so the dR. found angle glaucoma , and did the iridotomy last week. I am blessed as it would have taken my sight if not treated. so I am tired but fine. and so thankful . Have a beautiful Thanksgiving ! love and hugs to each of you, Diana

Franktown United Methodist Church Fine Art Show Saturday

Sunrise in our backyard. 

Hi, I am tired. Today I have been getting ready for Franktown United Methodist Church Fine Art Show and Bazaar.Sat. from 9:30 to 3pm.  I am trying to get a few small paintings finished for the show as well as everything else that goes with it. I planted 7 small Loblolly Pines. Hope they live in our empty once wooded lots. I am going to walk Sadie now, last night we heard a Screech OWL, so amazing.  Love to you, Diana