Newest Painting "In Progress"!
This is a watercolor I started yesterday, inspired by a sunflower that grew in San Anselmo, at the corner of Lansdale and Center. I haven't painted in a while, so I knew I needed to be as loose and free as possible.
I was inspired by the sheer height and majesty of the sunflower and all the criss-crossing power lines behind the flower and the flat, blue sky. All these components together were magical to me.
I still have a bit more to work on, but I think I'll try not to over-do this piece too much!
Townsend's Warbler was done today for my husband as a Valentine's gift. This bird is truly vibrant and is one of the most looked-for birds in our backyard come Spring!
Townsend's Warbler, 12 x 12, watercolor on clayboard, NFS
Hey everyone! I am thrilled to tell the world I did my first "grand" floral arrangements while working at Local Flora. The photos were taken with my phone camera, so they are a little shy of "professional".
This first piece was for a woman's Birthday. It was, as you can tell, very Japanese in style and very stately. I used a combination of tape, rocks and oasis ( the green floral block florists use to give stems stability). The flowers used were Birds of Paradise, a luscious butterscotch Cymbidium Orchid, Hypericum berries, Sumatra Lilies, Pincushion flower and Horsetail. Moss was used as a base.
This next one was for our weekly client, The Sleeping Lady, in Fairfax. I went kind of wild with he foliage! I used Magnolia branch, Hydrangea, green button Mums, Roses, Hypericum berries (I love these!), Asiatic lilies, Agonis and Curly Willow...and on the side, not in view here, is a darling Aeonium succulent.I realize this isn't my usual fare for my blog, but it is an art form that I am loving and learning as I work in this fantastic store!
Reception for Art on the Farm hosted by Marin Arts CouncilSunday, April 19, 2009, 2-5pm at the Marin Veteran's Auditorium
(Tickled they used my lamb painting for the postcard)!
