Doggie Names Needed and What I'm painting now!

HI, This is the demo I did for class. I had it all drawn and then painted one of the orchids there. Today I've painted the second one. We had 4 orchids to paint from. This is one I bought. (There's always some excuse to buy flowers /orchids!! and I love flowers so.. )

 It's a rainy day here. I had Tai Chi at ESO in Belle Haven this morning,my friend Beth and I are taking it. Jim Mahoney is the teacher and we have learned so very much. He's a very dear man and excellent teacher.

Puppy news.. Sarah,the mother yellow lab is doing well and getting larger as we speak.. Her belly is almost to the floor. She is due to have puppies the end of this month.( We get first pick-- I'm so excited!!!)

 Now we need names.. anyone got any doggie names.. I'd love it if you'd share some. I'll get finally pick of course.. with a little say from John.. :) Girl probably, but some boy names too in case!!! Let me know!! thank you, talk to you soon,Diana

Opening and Orchid Class

Here are some photos of my orchid class today. Everyone did a beautiful job. The first photo is me at the Opening last night. What a weekend. Thank you to everyone for coming out to support me. It meant so much. take care,Diana

Planning and Blue

HI, Today I've worked on my Orchid class-- getting everything ready for it. I've fixed the palettes, prepared the lesson, and got the supplies in the bags ready to go.I want to have it planned because tomorrow, I'm going to Norfolk to the Ocean+Land+Bay=ESVA Art Show opening at D'Art. Brenda,Gertraud and I are going together.(Brenda Clark paints acrylics, Gertraud Fendler does photography as well as beautiful sea glass jewelry.) We'll have a great time.

I just added the Thalo blue to the right bottom of the amaryllis painting. It's finished. I thought about it for a day.. but knew I had to do it for balance,what do you think? It seems like I mostly go with my intuition as to how a painting develops. Do you or do you plan it ??

I was fortunate, yesterday, I actually got to hold a Screech Owl. It was incredible, so soft and so very weightless. The ear tuffs are 2 small feathers. Oh my gosh his feathers were just exquisite.What a gorgeous fellow!
Talk to you soon,Diana

Amaryllis and Sunset

HI, Here's what I've gotten done today. Yes, that was me(in the multicolored pink hat), standing in my front yard looking at that magnificent sunset!! So amazing. What did you do today? Love,Diana

Rearranging the Amaryllis Watercolor

HI, I've been working on this amaryllis painting,today. I drew it to include pansies and a narcissus. But after looking at it for a few days I knew I'd never be happy with it.. too many things that didn't work together. So I'm going to draw an amaryllis in the front left corner somewhere, erase those pansies,adjust the composition .. and just do it.. This is one of my frozen washes!! Feels like I could make some more tonight.... It's a cold day here.

 We'll all enjoy spring.. I know I will.. sitting outside painting. It'll be here before we know it.

 Today was my Daisy's (my yellow Lab)birthday. She would have been 12.Last birthday she had a great day,I remember her groaning in glee  as she lay on a blanket in front of the red gas heater.. Stay warm. love,Diana

Orchid Class coming up!

HI, Next Saturday I'm teaching at Norfolk Botanical Garden. We'll be painting Orchids in watercolor. We'll be pouring painting and I will have photos as well as orchids to paint from. This is one of mine last year. I don't have any blooming now...so I'll have to search for some. :)  I have 3 living with only green leaves. But I'm planning on buying one this week,only thing is here on the ES it's hard to find them. I'll show you the plant when I get it.  Love the gracefulness of these gorgeous flowers. Have a wonderful weekend! Diana

E R Visit..

One of those days.. I woke to John standing over me. Your Dad is going by ambulance to the Hospital. Leap. Well sorta.. for me.. stopped and picked up Mama. She didn't ride with the ambulance. He'd taken too many pills. 9 last night.--oh my gosh.. he wasn't trying to hurt himself... He's ok. They checked him over and sent him home. So much of the day was spent down there with my sketchbook. I drew him.. not the best but hey I had a pencil in my hand and it kept me busy.. So that's been my day. This afternoon I've cleaned and listened to soft music..(so I didn't think about what could have happened) How's yours been?? Love to you,Diana