My Colors...

Hello!

How are you?

I'm quite peachy here! (Or coral)???

I have recently discovered a color combination that seems to be popping up everywhere in my life...

which reveals something about myself.

Coral, peach, brown, turquoise, and aqua.

These must be my favorite colors! I have always adored blues, especially aqua...

but without even thinking about this, I find myself painting with these colors. Often.

On canvas, on glassware.

I just can't get enough of them.

Possibly, I am drawn to the Bohemian vibe that I get through these hues?

I have a drawer full of large, chunky jewelry in these colors. I especially like wearing my bold turquoise pieces in the Summertime, with a plain, white tank top. To dress my look up a bit, I will layer with my coral crochet vest with fringe!

Folks, this has been going on for years without my even realizing it!

Long ago I made these rosette pins and headbands.

After I snapped this iPhone pic, I had to laugh!

Look at my sweater!

We discover so much about ourselves through art and creativity.

I guess I have found "my colors".

How about you?

Have you a favorite color combination?

Please, share!

Peace & Love!

 

Sunday Cheers...

Hello and a happy Sunday to you!

It's been a most relaxing day here. My husband cooked brunch... Super delicious breakfast burritos, which we ate outside on our patio table. After brunch I decided to burrow back in bed for a while longer! Oh, so very nice. As I lay in bed, I tend to think. I reflected on this best Summer ever! Many memories made, and as I return back to work tomorrow I get excited thinking of the Fall events and new memories to come! Summer vacation has ended...

But I do also love the ever changing seasons!

So! I say "cheers" to a brand new school year... Minus the wine.

Aren't these just fun and silly?

 

Another project that Lori and I shared together during her visit. I'm not pleased with the faces, but possibly one day, I will try again. Glass painting is quite challenging.

Should you try your hand at it...

Allow yourself plenty of time. Hours and hours of painting, but is much fun with a friend and conversation.

Later this afternoon...

After some tv viewing and a big bowl of popcorn...

I returned to the itty bitty "Wonderland" series.

These two are completed now... Oops! I just need to sign them!

Cheshire Cat & The Queen of Hearts.

I am ready to move on to new projects! I've prepped 12 canvases today. Ready for evening painting. Although when I work, I don't always feel like creating...

But when I do, I now have the canvases organized and primed. No waiting for gesso to dry. (Putting time management into practice)!

This box of goodies arrived in the mail last week.

 

I've played with them just a little. I do have some ideas!!!!

Have you used these inks? Please, tell me more!!!!

Off now to savor some time with my sweetheart and have a cup of tea.

Until next time,

XO

 

Priceless Moments Painting...

Hello to you! Are you ready to kick off your weekend?

My weekend began yesterday, when my sweet friend, Lori, drove for three hours to come and stay with me for a few days! We do this periodically and refer to these visits as "girls' retreats" because when we get together, we do a little bit of everything and end our visits feeling so very inspired!

We sip java of all flavors, we cook up yummy foods, we play music from the 70's and do dance a tiny bit...

Just to be silly, of course!

We rest, we talk until wee hours of the night. We also do art!

We plan for our retreats far in advance, and decide on what projects we are going to do and gather the needed supplies. We like to try new things!

Our first project of the weekend:

 

Painting on glassware and porcelain with the Pebo Porcelaine 150 paints.

In all honesty, at this time, I do not love these paints. It has taken at least three coats to achieve a color that meets up to our approval! I even ordered the opaque paints. We had high hopes to create gifts for Christmas, Birthdays, etc,... But I don't know if I want to give these streaked, painted glasses to anyone!

I'm trying to keep an open mind, as we sit here on the patio, and continue to paint... One glass/enamel piece after another.

So, I ask myself, "was this project just a total waste of time and money"?

Absolutely not!

We are enjoying every moment, talking as we paint!

Moments....

Priceless!

Enjoy your weekend, friends!