Opening and Lovely Day

The opening last night was lovely. Lots of artists,patrons and lovely work. The show continues until April 9th at the Red Queen Gallery in Onancock.There's Monelle again! I was sneaking the photos!

It's a beautiful day,Daisy just got a bath in Dawn dish detergent. J.'s cutting grass for the first time of the season. I've tried to mark all the flowers some with large red bows. Hopefully they won't get mowed down!! I've sketched some this morning. It's a really lovely day. Hope you all have a wonderful relaxing weekend. Take care,Diana

ESAL Spring Show Hanging

HI, I went up to Onancock today and picked up Monelle,my dear,dear friend and we delivered our paintings to the Eastern Shore Art League Spring Show held this year at the Red Queen. Here's some photos of Jane,Susan,and Lois,-all artists and friends..and then individuals of Monelle and I.(Her new Rooster watercolor is behind her.) There will be 100 new originals at the opening and show. Monelle said,"let's do lunch," so we did at Janet's in Onancock. Delightful morning! talk to you soon.Diana

Come to the opening if you are near!! Friday night 5-8.. show continues to hang until April 7

Tiny Pansy Watercolor

A tiny Pansy painting finished today!Talk to you soon,Diana

Silly Titles

Today,I framed the Chickadee with the Star Magnolias. Thank goodness I've got both paintings ready for the opening on Friday. It's the Eastern Shore Art League Spring Art Show at the Red Queen Gallery in Onancock.The Opening is March 16 from 5pm-8pm.

About a month ago we were asked for the titles of our paintings. Naturally, I didn't have a clue, because I hadn't painted them yet! I came up with some names but truly wanted to name them Spring Masterpiece#1 and Spring Masterpiece #2.. but I was good and didn't do it. They are "In the Spring" and "Springtime Blessings".. well I didn't know what I was going to paint either! ha ha..

Tell me about what you are painting now!! talk to you soon. Diana--The other painting for the show is the daffodil watercolor pictured..

Spring Greens

The inspiration for this post came from my husband. Last night he came home with a lovely bag of turnip greens.. a HUGE trash bag of greens. Freshly cut and gorgeous but I knew a lot of work. So I washed,picked thru,and cooked greens before supper,after supper, this morning, and have the last batch on the stove now. They are delicious and so tender and bitter as good turnip greens should be. I don't put anything on them but some salt. Gran used to grease them with lard or butter. They had to glisten and almost glide down your throat. We try for the healthier way and they are still wonderful.

So I'm showing you my green in watercolor. I use just one, viridian. I can mix any green from that.. Here too is a vegetable painting I painted. It hangs either horizontal or vertical. Veggies have so much color. Ok,so I'll go finish my greens and then a short walk.I'll be painting in a bit. Talk to you soon.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

Painting with Plumber.

HI! I put the finishing touches on this watercolor yesterday. It was one of those hectic days. We had a plumber here and he was going and coming and in and out right in front of my art table. So I ended up putting more green leaves than I intended. But I like it and I'm finished, I hope. Ha ha.(I'll sign it in the morning.) Just got to finish the one with the magnolia,both paintings are due next Thursday. I do have to frame them but I'll wait and grumble about that later. You know how I love to frame! Have a happy evening. Take care,Diana