Artist Barbara Rosenzweig's Blog: Art, Gardening, Photography, and Ramblings

PAINTING IN PROGRESS - PART 2

2012-02-24T21:44:00.000-05:00

Analyzing how a painting progresses is a constant process. With my little girl in the daffodils, a few things really started to bother me. For one thing, I found the small purple crocuses in the foreground distracting. For another, I don’t find the horizon of trees in the background pleasing. I will try to remove both and see if I can come up with a solution that will unify the painting and help focus more on the little girl and flowers.

Once I carefully removed layers of watercolor paint, I was able to rethink my composition. I decided to blur the background in soft greens.

Finally, I added layers of golden yellow to give a sense of light, created a shadow under the child, carefully redefined each of the daffodils, and deepened the shadows of the jacket. FINISHED!

I hope that you enjoyed seeing the decisions I made and why as I created my "Girl with Daffodils" watercolor painting!

Linked to Alphabe-Thursday, Handmade Tuesdays, Fabulous Friday, Pink Saturday, Look Whoooo's Snapping, Tell Me Tuesday, Handmade Tuesdays, Share the Love Wednesday, Winter Blues Wednesday, Primp Your Stuff Wednesday

PAINTING IN PROGRESS - PART 1

2012-02-16T23:32:00.000-05:00

Here's a new painting that I thought you would enjoy. It's of a little girl getting ready to pick her first flower of spring - a daffodil. It's still chilly, so she has her coat on.

I'm going to show you a few steps at a time to my creative process. This really takes weeks to complete, but I'll speed up showing you the process.

Here's the beginning of the painting. I have the little girl with the start of flowers - the basic composition.

Now, I've added more color to the flowers and grass to add depth. Not sure that I am pleased with the horizon or the distracting purple crocus in the foreground.

Although the shadows on her jacket are not done yet, I want to see what a line of trees would look like in the distance at the horizon.

Don't think that I am pleased with the horizon trees yet. I'll have to think about it and work on another part of the painting.

That's all for now. I'll bring you up to date in a bit. I'd love to hear from you and learn what you think of this painting so far. Any suggestions?

Linked to Primp Your Stuff Wednesday, Share the Love Wednesday, Alphabe-Thursday, Potpourri Friday,

BOY INTO THE SURF PAINTING

2012-02-05T12:31:00.000-05:00

BOY INTO THE SURF

My exuberant scene shows the pure childish delight at being on the beach. I tried to capture his sense of freedom and absolute joy! This fine art print of my original watercolor painting will brighten up any child's room or a home at the shore! This is the perfect companion piece to "Girl into the Surf!"

Sand Between My Toes
Tracy from BragginRightsBath says, "Congratulations to our featured shop: Watercolors by Barbara http://barbararosezweig.etsy.com/ (and thank you for the inspiration!)" I am extremely honored to have my shop featured by this wonderful group, On Fire for Handmade!!

FRUIT AND SILVER COFFEE POT PAINTING

2012-02-05T11:54:00.000-05:00

FRUIT AND SILVER COFFEE POT

This elegant tablescape combines the lush colors of fresh fruit with the wonderful reflective qualities of the beautiful silver coffee pot and salt shaker. What a wonderful addition to a contemporary formal dining or breakfast room!

Is it the spring in my dream?
A beautiful collection with my Fruit and Silver Coffee Pot painting by Sigalit Alcalai from SigalitAlcalai .

BEACH WALK AT SUNSET PHOTOGRAPHY

2012-02-05T09:25:00.000-05:00

BEACH WALK AT SUNSET

This peaceful scene was captured along the Gulf of Mexico on Anna Maria Island, Forida. It imakes a great gift for the beach lover in your life or to have for your own enjoyment!

Love of My Life

TheJetty from TheJetty created this wonderful collection. Thanks for featuring my Beach Walk photo!

PEARS WATERCOLOR PAINTING

2012-02-04T17:17:00.000-05:00

PEARS

Have pears at the peak of ripeness - luscious fruit in all its beautiful, rich colors - right in your own home - year round! This painting will give you pleasure hanging in your kitchen!

Gems and Fine Art Under Fifty $$

These are "Finds!" from J Ramble from AllOriginalsOutlet . So happy that my Pears painting is featured here!

RED ORANGE DAYLILY WATERCOLOR

2012-02-04T10:01:00.000-05:00

RED ORANGE DAYLILY

Daylilies are super hardy in my summer garden. I love the brilliant colors and captured them in this fine art reproduction of my original watercolor painting - the day before hungry deer made a quick meal of them!!! A wonderful gift for the flower lover in your life!

Thinking about Spring
"Planning my spring fiber work....," says Christine from SQResources of her stunning collection of handmade and fine art items. Thanks Christine for including my colorful Daylily painting!

MAUVE PANSIES WATERCOLOR PAINTING

2012-02-03T22:40:00.000-05:00

MAUVE PANSIES

The softly subtle colors of these Mauve Pansies will bring the garden indoors into your home!

A Pansy for your Thoughts!

dianestrunk created this collection of "Sweet faces of spring." Thanks Diane for including my Mauve Pansies.

Spring has sprung in lavender!
"I just love the color lavender, it reminds me of spring. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do," says Linda from MyFavorsandFlowers . I love that she included my Mauve Pansies.

SUNSHINE SUNFLOWER WATERCOLOR

2012-02-03T15:08:00.000-05:00

SUNSHINE SUNFLOWER

This striking sunflower painting was inspired by a trip to Tuscany. I love the flower's varying shades of golden yellow with the russet browns of the seeds. Even more dazzling are the deep greens of the leaves against a royal blue sky. This painting will be a knock-out in your home, especially in Tuscan decor!

Yellow and Blue On Fire

Kaylene Sue from JardinDeLillian created this stunning collection, with my Sunflower painting!

PURPLE RAIN WATERCOLOR PAINTING

2012-02-03T14:18:00.000-05:00

PURPLE RAIN

Looking out of my window during a storm, I pictured all of the wonderful colors that could be running down it instead of gray! This painting will be stunning in your home!

Color Inspiration - Purple

"Seems to be a passion for purple this week that inspires me. Enjoy!," says Christine from SQResources . Thanks for including my Purple Rain painting!

MORNING COFFEE & FRUIT

2012-02-03T13:27:00.000-05:00

MORNING COFFEE & FRUIT

Sitting quietly with my morning coffee, I started playing with my food - something my mother told me as a kid never to do! But the color combinations of the berries were so lovely and the arrangement so appealing, that I decided to paint this scene. My painting would look great in your kitchen or make a wonderful housewarming gift!

Forbidden Fruit!
A fabulous collection by Becky Jacobi from MyThymeCreations ! Thanks for featuring my Morning Coffee & Fruit!

Valentine's Dripped with Color

Thanks Kristi Baker from Thenibandquill for including my Morning Coffee painting in your wonderful collection!

KNOBBED WHELK SEASHELL PAINTNG

2012-02-02T15:53:00.001-05:00

KNOBBED WHELK SEASHELL

I love to paint nature's treasures, like this whelk. A terrific and thoughtful gift for a vacation home or to create an island parasdise in your own home! This painting is a great companion piece to my Chambered Nautilus, Murex, and Sea Urchin paintings. http://www.etsy.com/listing/63019949/special-offer-any-4-watercolor-painting

Beautiful Women
"My favorites for the beautiful women out there! Not too late for Valentine's Day," says ChristaHirneisenfromChristaEllen .

NEW PAINTING - BIG BUOYS

2012-02-01T22:32:00.000-05:00

BIG BUOYS

Bright buoys bobbing up and down in the water are a sure sign of a lobster trap below. A great addition to your nautical beach decor.

Orange You Blue About Me?
This is an absolutely stunning collection! Thanks TouchOfSilver from TouchOfSilver for including my Big Buoys!

BEACH CHAIRS & UMBRELLA PAINTING

2012-02-01T22:02:00.000-05:00

BEACH CHAIRS & UMBRELLA

Beach chairs with a colorful red umbrella mean Paradise! Can you picture yourself sitting there just relaxing and enjoying the sunshine? You can live this fantasy year-round in your home with this painting.

Vacation with a Fox
What a neat collection by BumStone Seller from Gumstone! Thanks for including my Beach Chairs!

PINK SUNSET WATERCOLOR PAINTING

2012-02-01T21:39:00.000-05:00

PINK SUNSET

Freshwater Coral

NaLa from jewelrybyNaLa created this stunning collection of coral handmade and fine art items, like my "Pink Sunset" painting.

CLEMATIS BLOSSOM CLOSE-UP PAINTING

2012-01-30T22:10:00.000-05:00

CLEMATIS BLOSSOM CLOSE-UP PAINTING

Georgia O'Keefe's work is a major influence on my paintings. Like her, I love to paint close-ups of magnificent flowers. This dramatic clematis, with its rust-colored stamens, is stunning against pale petals. It will look fabuous in your home or as a gift!

Blue
Fabulous blues in this collection by Turkishtowel from Turkishtowel . Super to have my Clematis painting here!

Blue and brown go so "good" together

This combination of rich colors by Bonnie Sernesky from BonniesSewCrazy is gorgeous! Thanks Bonnie for including my Clematis.

BIRCH TREES IN WINTER PAINTING

2012-01-30T20:33:00.000-05:00

BIRCH TREES IN WINTER PAINTING

In a surprise early snow, some trees on the mountains still have their leaves, but the birch trees are already bare. This majestic painting will create a peaceful, serene corner right in your home!

Spring Awakening
This is an absolutely stunning collection of greens and browns by Sue Cashman from myladyofgourds ! Thanks Sue for including my Birch Trees in Winter painting!

SEA URCHIN WATERCOLOR PAINTING

2012-01-30T19:24:00.000-05:00

SEA URCHIN WATERCOLOR PAINTING

Lise from LottiesTrinkets created a lovely collection, including my Sea Urchin painting.

Mauve for Your Home
A lovely collection by Sandra Jensen from sjensenphoto ! Thanks Sandra for including my Sea Urchin!

BIRD OF PARADISE WATERCOLOR PAINTING

2012-01-30T15:23:00.000-05:00

BIRD OF PARADISE WATERCOLOR PAINTING

Who can resist this tropical beauty! Fabulous colors, great shapes, and unusual textures. Create your own tropical paradise with this vibrant, colorful painting!

Colors of Bird of Paradise on FIRE

Eva Miller from KapKaDesign created a collection of handmade and fine art, including my painting, items with all of the colors of this magnificent flower!

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Complementary Blue and Orange

LizandTheresa from DanusTreasureTrove selected wonderful items for her collection!

Lush & Lovely

Danielle from ColourMeFun created this beautiful collection, including my Bird of Paradise painting!

PURPLE RAIN PAINTING

2012-01-28T21:12:00.000-05:00

PURPLE RAIN

Looking out of my window during a storm, I pictured all of the wonderful colors that could be running down it instead of gray! This painting will be stunning in your home!

Nature in Abstract

Maggee G from PhotographybyMaggeeG included my Purple Rain painting in this collection of abstracts.

PALE BLUE HYDRANGEA PAINTING

2012-01-28T20:43:00.000-05:00

PALE BLUE HYDRANGEA

There's one hydrangea bush in my garden that has the softest of blue tones. I love its delicate petals tinted with just a touch of pink. Picture this with its companion piece, "Pink Hydrangea," making a beautiful duo for your home. Do it! Just treat yourself to both!

Roses are red, violets are blue

"Pretty red and blue/violet items to wear or decorate with," says Mary Anne Fleming from funstorybooks . I hope that you enjoy my Pale Blue Hydrangea painting along with this lovely collection!

RUSTY TRAIN DETAIL PAINTNG

2012-01-27T21:08:00.000-05:00

RUSTY TRAIN DETAIL

Lonely sitting on side tracks, this old abandoned railway car is a rusty reminder of times past. Magestic against a cloudless cobalt sky, I couldn't resist painting it! This painting would be a great gift for the rustic man in your life!

Rusted Shut
williamburge from LeopardLoungeVintage created this fabulous collection of rusty items, including my painting of a rusty portion of a railroad boxcar!

PEACEFUL PORCH PAINTING

2012-01-25T23:32:00.000-05:00

PEACEFUL PORCH

Looking for peaceful and quiet moments? This fine art print of Adirondak chairs on a secluded porch create the perfect mood, giving you a sense of tranquility and relaxation!

SpRinG is in the AiR...PaY it FoRwaD...
Victoria Vallieres from MoonDanceTextiles created this lovely collection of handmade and fine art. Thanks Victoria for featuring my Peaceful Porch painting.

RED PEONY BUD PAINTING

2012-01-25T23:08:00.000-05:00

RED PEONY BUD

I just love to watch the petals of a flower unfold! This peony bud was huge and I couldn't resist capturing it as it was about to burst open. This painting is the perfect gift for the flower lover in your life!

For the people I love....
"This is for my friends and family who love all different things...," says Irina from naturelands . Thanks Irina for including my Redd Peony Bud painting!

SNOWMAN WITH RED SCARF AND MITTENS

2012-01-25T14:13:00.000-05:00

SNOWMAN WITH RED SCARF AND MITTENS

Thoughts of winter bring to mind all of the fun I had building a snowman with my brother when I was growing up and then with my children! We used whatever was at hand - even my daughter's scarf and mittens - to decorate him. Can you picture this cheerful bit of whimsey in your child's room?

On Fire for Winter Wonderland of Colors!
"Featuring some of my favorite On Fire for Handmade Shops," says Shelly from Shelly6262 . It's super to have my Snowman featured in this winter collection!

BIRCH TREES IN WINTER PAINTING

2012-01-25T11:32:00.000-05:00

BIRCH TREES IN WINTER

In a surprise early snow, some trees on the mountains still have their leaves, but the birch trees are already bare. This majestic painting will create a peaceful, serene corner right in your home!

Winter Green
"Wouldn't we all like to see more green this winter?" says JimAndGina from JimAndGina . Thanks Gina and Jim for including my Birch Trees painting!
January Dreams of a Cabin in the Pines
"A little peek of green and brown peeking through the snow outside a cabin window...bliss!" says MysticWynd . Honored that my Birch Trees painting is featured here!

MORNING COFFEE & FRUIT

2012-01-23T22:26:00.000-05:00

MORNING COFFEE & FRUIT

LISA RENTERIA from HappilyRandom says, "morning time, red, brown, blue, and yellow theme." I'm thrilled to have my Morning Coffee & Fruit painting here!

PINK MAGNOLIA WITH BLUE SKY

2012-01-23T22:01:00.000-05:00

PINK MAGNOLIA WITH BLUE SKY

When I look up at the pink magnolia flowers with a bright blue sky framing them, I know it's spring! This beautiful original painting will make your home even more inviting by bringing the outdoors in!

Valentine in Red and Purple
ILEANA Munteanu from enchantedbeads selected this great collection for Valentine's Day gifts, including my Pink Magnolia painting!

BEACH BIRD - ROYAL TERN PAINTING

2012-01-23T21:23:00.000-05:00

BEACH BIRD - ROYAL TERN

This adorable beach bird was so much fun to watch and paint! I hope that you want to take him home to have for your very own!

Black & White and ....

PerfectArt from PerfectArt created this imaginative collection of handmade and fine art items, including my Royal Tern painting!

EXOTIC BIRD OF PARADISE PAINTING

2012-01-23T18:24:00.000-05:00

EXOTIC BIRD OF PARADISE

Who can resist this tropical beauty! Fabulous colors, great shapes, and unusual textures. Create your own tropical paradise with this vibrant, colorful painting!

Bird of Paradise

Shoshi Nahmany from shusha64 created this tropical fantasy of a collection, including my Exotic Bird of Paradise painting!

PLEASE VOTE FOR MY SUNSET WITH PELICAN

2012-01-22T13:20:00.000-05:00

SUNSET WITH PELICAN

I hope that you will check out the Great Finds contest and vote for my "Sunset with Pelican" photograph! Scroll down on the left of the site below to vote, if you like, for my Barbara Rosenzweig photo!

So many wonderful items! This is a tough choice, but I hope that you will check out my photo, too. Don't forget to vote for your fav!http://www.madeformebyoaklie.com/GreatFinds.html

Orange Paradise

Stella Sargantani from MLivista created this absolutely stunning collection of ORANGE handmade and fine art items. Honored to have my Sunset with Pelican photograph included!!

Linked to Savvy HomeMade Monday, Tell Me! Tuesdays, Handmade Tuesdays,

BEACHED SAILBOAT

2012-01-22T12:53:00.000-05:00

BEACHED SAILBOAT

What a majestic sight! Walking along the beach on Florida's Gulf Coast, I spotted this beached catamaran sitting alone, silently, gently tilting with the soft waves. This gem would look wonderful in your home, a reminder of a special vacation or just a peaceful vision.

I Dream of the Ocean

Tony and Suzanne Hughes from Seedbeadwonderland created this dreamy ocean collection, with my Beached Sailboat painting! Enjoy!

BLUE HYDRANGEA

2012-01-21T19:06:00.000-05:00

BLUE HYDRANGEA

This painting is inspired by one of the most beautiful flowers in my garden, the blue hydrangea. In this fine art reproduction of my original watercolor painting, I loved capturing the intricate details of every petal. Nature's designs are amazing!

Walk With Me My Love
"A soft blue collection reminding me of a romantic walk on a cold wintery day," says Marina Lubomirsky from marinalubomirsky . Thanks Marina for including my Blue Hydrangea painting!

SNOWY EGRET ON THE ROCKS

2012-01-21T12:52:00.000-05:00

SNOWY EGRET ON THE ROCKS

I enjoyed watching this beautiful bird, with its white delicate feathers blowing in the wind, balancing on the rocks looking for fish! This whimisical painting will be wonderful in your beach house, vacation home - everywhere you want to create that special beach feeling.

The Secret of the Sea
"For whatever we lose (like a you or a me), it's always ourselves we find in the sea" -e.e.cummings. Enjoy this stunning teal blue collection by Jessa Irene from SimplyJessaIrene , that includes my Snowy Egret on the Rocks.

MAGICAL CASTLE FANTASY

2012-01-20T23:02:00.000-05:00

MAGICAL CASTLE FANTASY

Maggee G from CardsbyMaggey selected these enchanting fine art paintings and photographs, including my Magical Castle Fantasy painting. "Can I stay here and never return to the real world?"

RUSTY MOTOR

2012-01-20T22:42:00.000-05:00

RUSTY MOTOR

Love at first sight - rich rusty colors blended with wonderful blues, with vivid shadows! Who would think that a motor could give such pleasure? Treat the man in your life to a great painting that will really liven up his workshop!

Rusty Views

Zyles from Zyles created this absolutely gorgeous collection. Here rust looks amazing, especially with my Rusty Motor painting!

RUSTY TRAIN DETAIL

2012-01-19T21:11:00.000-05:00

RUSTY TRAIN DETAIL

Lonely sitting on side tracks, this old abandoned railway car is a rusty reminder of times past. Magestic against a cloudless cobalt sky, I couldn't resist painting it! This painting would be a great gift for the rustic man in your life!

Linking to Handmade Tuesdays, Share the Love Wednesday, Wow Us Wednesday

Burnt Sienna and Blue

Penny Gazewood created this stunnng selection of warm colored handmade and fine art items. Enjoy!

PURPLE RAIN PAINTING

2012-01-19T20:33:00.000-05:00

PURPLE RAIN PAINTING

Looking out of my window during a storm, I pictured all of the wonderful colors that could be running down it instead of gray! This painting will be stunning in your home!

The Color Purple...
Long Tall Sally's from LongTallSallys says, "Purple is as Purple does..." This stunning collection includes my Purple Rain painting.

SEA GRAPES

2012-01-19T15:24:00.000-05:00

SEA GRAPES

Sea Grapes are the shrubs found on the tropical beaches that I've explored. They have wonderful leaves and multi-colored grape-like berries! Seeing this painting makes me dream of warm ocean currents and soft sand between my toes. This is the perfect addition to your vacation home - or the paradise you create in your own room!

A Different Twist For Valentine's Day

Arlene from ArlenesBoutique created this stunning blue and green Valentine's Day gift guide. The lime greens of my Sea Grapes fit right in!

YELLOW TULIP

2012-01-18T16:11:00.000-05:00

YELLOW TULIP

The Yellow Parrot Tulip's brilliant red stripes on lavish golden yellow petals make this flower a real knock-out! My brilliant painting comes right from the flowers in my garden. This painting creates a stunning focal point for you or the garden lover you know!

Warm Colors of Spring

Marina Lubomirsky from marinalubomirsky created this wonderful collection of spring-colored handmade and fine art items, including one of my first watercolor paintings, the Yellow Tulip!

SEA URCHIN

2012-01-18T14:19:00.000-05:00

SEA URCHIN

Tanya Kohl from NeatThreads made this wonderful collection of items from the sea, including my Sea Urchin painting.

My Valentine

Veronika from VeraNasfa created this stunning gift collection for Valentine's Day. I love seeing my Sea Urchin painting in this eclectic mix!

PINK HIBISCUS

2012-01-17T18:31:00.000-05:00

PINK HIBISCUS

I love getting right into the most dramatic part of the flower! The deep contrasts, the vibrant colors, the unique textures and folds all make this painting a knock-out!

A Bellfower Caberet - Spring 2012 Color Trends

Tracy from BragginRightsBath created this super collection featuring items fitting the latest color trends. So glad that my Pink Hibiscus fits right in here!

COSMOS FLOWERS

2012-01-17T17:27:00.000-05:00

COSMOS FLOWERS

Pinks, blues, and whites are the colors that dominate this painting of delicate cosmos. You can almost see the petals shimmering in breeze, reminding you of summer. What a perfect gift for the garden flower lover in your life!

Spring Flowers

Bonnie Sernesky from BonniesSewCrazy made this wonderful floral selections that includes my delicate Cosmos Flowers painitng! Enjoy this touch of spring!

SUNSET WITH PELICAN

2012-01-16T18:39:00.000-05:00

SUNSET WITH PELICAN

This Fine Art Photograph shows the brilliance of a dramatic fiery orange sky at sunset. The pelican adds a wonderful dimension to this Gulf of Mexico scene. Taken on Anna Maria Island in Florida, this photo will make a great addition to your home or a special relaxing gift for family, friends, teachers, and co-workers.

A Feast of Color

petposies from PetPosies created a feast for the eyes with these handmade and fine art items!

2012 Spring Colors - Gifts for Her Guide
"My interpretation of the PANTONE colors chosen for Spring of 2012...enjoy :-D" says Donna Arena from DonnasArtisanDesigns . Wonderful to see my Sunset with Pelican photograph here!

RED & BLUE RIBBONS

2012-01-16T13:14:00.000-05:00

RED & BLUE RIBBONS

Colorful Blue and Red Ribbons wind their way over a medley of yellow, pink, blues, turquoise, red, and green. What great fun to have this strikingly bold original abstract painting in your contemporary home!

Linked to Savvy HomeMade Monday

Come on baby light my fire!

Colette and Chris from CandCCeramics selected these wonderful gift items! I love that she included my abstract Red & Blue Ribbons painting!

STRAWBERRIED & SILVER SALT SHAKERS

2012-01-16T12:31:00.000-05:00

STRAWBERRIED & SILVER SALT SHAKERS

Erika from LilGypsyTreasures has created a stunning collection of red handmade and fine art - including my painting :-D - gift items, just in time for Valentine's Day!

DOUBLE DEVIL'S TRUMPET

2012-01-14T17:07:00.000-05:00

DOUBLE DEVIL'S TRUMPET

The rich deep purples and indigo blues on a dark background give this painting of the exotic Trumpet Flower an elegant look. This will be a sophisticated addition to your home!

Called Datura and Brugmansia, most of this beautiful plant contains toxic hallucinogens. It's also well know as an essential ingredient of love potions and witches' brews. This painting is a must-have conversation piece!

She flirted with lavender....

Jessa Irene from SimplyJessaIrene selected a fabulous collection of rich purple handmade and fine art items, including my Double Devil's Trumpet painting.

GOLDEN SUNSET ABSTRACT

2012-01-13T19:01:00.000-05:00

GOLDEN SUNSET ABSTRACT

The changing colors of the sky always fascinated me. Here, the sun had just set and the sky's vibrant hues are vividly reflected in the water. This painting is a soothing addition to your home.

Anything and everything watercolor!
"Supporting fellow artists on Etsy!" says WithLoveMiyuki from WithLoveMiyuki . Enjoy this wonderful art collection!

MAGICAL CASTLE FANTASY

2012-01-13T18:26:00.000-05:00

MAGICAL CASTLE FANTASY

This abstract fantasy painting appears like a dream of a castle, perhaps under water, in a forest with scattered moonlight. This magical scene is a fine art reproduction of my original oil painting.

Castles in the Sky....
"...or, Thoughts of Valentine's Day? I'm just doing 'fanciful' today....and, I'm smiling. Are you?" says Leslie from cherryblossominblue . Wow! So many neat castles here, including my Magical Castle Fantasy painting.

DOGWOOD TREE IN AUTUMN

2012-01-13T16:48:00.000-05:00

DOGWOOD TREE IN AUTUMN

I planted a dogwood tree over 40 years ago and still love painting it. In the fall it has beautiful red berries and leaves starting to crinkle and change colors. Add this painting for a wonderful touch of Nature in your home.

2012 Color Trends

Iridonousa from Iridonousa created a collection of the latest color trends for 1012. So glad that she selected my Dogwood Tree in Autumn!

NEW PAINTING - PINK TULIP

2012-01-13T12:53:00.000-05:00

PINK TULIP

Tulips say Romance and Elegance. My new painting of a single tulip says both with its antique gold filigree and rich green backdrop.

I hope that you enjoy my gold filigree technique. I used gold gesso, a very thick water-based paint, rolled it out with a brayer, used a special filigree stamp, then stamped it under my watercolor and, for parts, on top of it. Try it. It's fun!

Linking to Pink Saturday.

Spring Around the Rosie, Pockets Full of Pink

Annie Becwar from inkieannie selected a wonderful collection of pink handmade and fine art items! So glad that she included my new Pink Tulip painting. Enjoy!

BEACHED SAILBOAT

2012-01-13T12:21:00.000-05:00

BEACHED SAILBOAT

"This is a gorgeous collection from the OnFireTeam. Enjoy!," says oneofakindbabydesign from oneofakindbabydesign . I'm so pleased that my Beached Sailboat was included in something called "Gorgeous!"

WHITE ROSE

2012-01-11T12:32:00.000-05:00

WHITE ROSE

As one of my favorite flowers in my garden, the white rose is a knockout! Art is always a wonderful gift - for the gardener, flower lover, or someone who enjoys wedding white!

A charmed Life

Tracy from BragginRightsBath created this beautiful selection of bride accessories. It's wonderful to see my White Rose painting included here!

SUNSET WITH PELICAN

2012-01-11T12:15:00.000-05:00

SUNSET WITH PELICAN

Iridonousa from Iridonousa made these wonderful selections for her collection. So happy that she included my Sunset with Pelican photograph!

PURPLE RAIN

2012-01-11T09:49:00.000-05:00

PURPLE RAIN

Looking out of my window during a storm, I pictured all of the wonderful colors that could be out there instead of gray! This painting feels like you are looking through a stained glass window and will be stunning in your home!

Pretty in Pink
"Pink is known as the color of LOVE... sigh," says Vivian from CrownJewelsGoddess . So glad that Vivian selected my Purple Rain painting for her LOVEly collection!

PINK SUNSET

2012-01-09T17:09:00.000-05:00

PINK SUNSET

For me, this painting expresses the beauty of a serenely peaceful evening sky with its pink, turquoise,and peach colors - colors that are soft and beautiful. What a wonderful fantasy, a soothing focal point for your very special room!

Perfect Pastels for Your Valentine
"Here you'll find gifts appropriate for all ages. These items are sure to give your valentine a warm fuzzy feeling!" says sisustudios from sisustudios . It's wonderful that she included my Pink Sunset in this stunning collection!

TWO RED ROSES

2012-01-08T23:24:00.000-05:00

TWO RED ROSES

These red roses brighten my garden throughout the summer, fall, and even in the snow! The deep rich, red colors in this fine art reproduction of my original watercolor painting will look stunning in your home or the home of the garden lover in your life!

Wine & Dine, Valentine!

CC from bluewhitewear created this terrific Valentine Gift collection! So glad that my Two Red Roses painting is a part of it!

CHAMBERED NAUTILUS

2012-01-08T08:33:00.000-05:00

CHAMBERED NAUTILUS

The Chambered Nautilus' beautiful brown jagged lines and its pearlized "eye" always inspire me. This Jewel of Nature makes a very special gift for a vacation shore home, especially when grouped with my other shell paintings! Or you can create a tropical paradise right in your own home!!
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Down by the Seashore

"I love the beach... the breezy ocean waves, the salty sea air, watching my kids building sand castles, running in and out of the breaking waves, searching for seashells, t's amazing how the ocean is the most serene, calm, and beautiful place...," says Kelly Mazzotta from kellymjewels . I'm thrilled that Kelly included my Nautilus painting in this beautiful beach collection!

JAPANESE IRIS PAINTING

2012-01-07T12:23:00.000-05:00

JAPANESE IRIS

This Japanese Iris is huge, measuring about 8 inches across - a real knockout in my garden! I hope that you enjoy this unusual iris.

Linking to Primp Your Stuff Wednesday, Potpourri Friday, and Fabulous Friday.

MAGNOLIAS IN GOLD

2012-01-05T09:55:00.000-05:00

MAGNOLIAS IN GOLD

These softly colored pastel magnolias are set in a golden background giving it a luminous glow. This elegant painting will look absolutely stunnning in your home, especially if it's Tuscan decor!

Linked to Pink Saturday.

Magnolia
"I am thinking spring this morning," says JudyStalus from JudyStalus. What a great collection of magnolias!

Sunset, Mountains, and Lake

2012-01-05T09:29:00.000-05:00

Sunset, Mountains, and Lake

Trees silhouetted along a lonely lake, mountains in the background, and a soft pink sunset made this scene irresistible to paint! This painting is a wonderful choice for your home or office.

I think that I will never see a poem lovely as a TREE

"A collection of handmade creations from the onfire team featuring trees," says petposies from PetPosies. I hope that you enjoy all of these wonderful selections!

SUNSET WITH PELICAN

2012-01-04T23:39:00.000-05:00

SUNSET WITH PELICAN

"Sunset with Pelican" is a Fine Art Photograph that shows the brilliance of a dramatic orange sky. The pelican adds a wonderful dimension to this Gulf of Mexico scene. This photo was taken on Anna Maria Island in Florida and will make a great addition to your home.

It's a story about a Fairy Tale...

Sigalit Alcalai from SigalitAlcalai selected great finds for her collection, including my Sunset with Pelican photograph. I hope that you enjoy each one!

At Day's End...

Summer from SummerWilson8 created this stunning collection. My Sunset with Pelican fits right in with this theme.

Snowman with Red Scarf and Mittens

2012-01-04T09:25:00.000-05:00

Snowman with Red Scarf and Mittens

Thoughts of winter bring to mind all of the fun I had building a snowman with my brother when I was growing up and then with my children! We used whatever was at hand - even my daughter's scarf and mittens - to decorate him. Can you picture this cheerful bit of whimsey in your child's room?

Snow Day
"Didn't your mother tell you not to eat yellow snow?" says Beth BealfromTheBeasKnees. What a terrific collection! Hope that you enjoy it, including my whimsical snowman!

MAUVE PANSIES

2012-01-02T23:32:00.000-05:00

MAUVE PANSIES

The softly subtle colors of these Mauve Pansies will bring the garden indoors into your home!

Pink and Red OnFire for Valentines Day
Kaylene Sue from JardinDeLillian created this beautiful collection of pink and red handmade and fine art items. I hope that you enjoy all of the selections!

PINK MAGNOLIA WITH BLUE SKY

2012-01-02T23:03:00.000-05:00

PINK MAGNOLIA WITH BLUE SKY

Flowers, beautiful art!

Betty from romanticcrafts created this wonderful collection of fine art flower painting. I'm honored to have my Pink Magnolias with Blue Sky included!

FIERY SUNSET ABSTRACT

2012-01-02T22:01:00.000-05:00

FIERY SUNSET ABSTRACT

I love a fiery sky! This paintng shows all the brilliance of a fabulous sunset aflame with color! The gift of ART can't be beat!

Linking to Savvy HomeMade Monday, Look Whooo's Snapping, Tell Me! Tuesdays, and Handmade Tuesday

More Adventurous
"I read with every broken heart we should become
More adventurous
And if you banish me from your profits
And if I get banished from the kingdom up above
I'd sacrifice money and heaven all for love
Let me be loved, let me be loved -RILO KILEY"
This is a collection created by Emily Reed from AnotherLove.

Let's "Tango" with "Tangerine" for Valentines!

You can "Tango with some of these wonderful creations!" says Anne from MyHelpingHands.

BIRCH TREES IN WINTER

2012-01-01T14:28:00.000-05:00

BIRCH TREES IN WINTER

"After the busy-ness of the holidays I feel the need to unwind a bit, slow down, feel peace, catch my breath," says Anne MalonefromCreativeSpiritGlass. A very relaxing, calm collection.

Awaiting Midnight
"We stayed up to toast in 2012 with a campfire. While awaiting the magic hour, I did a little exploration with some of my favorite word colors and here is a collection of my favorite things. Happy New Year," says Shelley Macdonald from shelleymacdonald . I'm so happy that my Birch Trees in Winter painting is a part of this New Year's collection!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

2012-01-01T09:30:00.000-05:00

I WISH YOU

A VERY HAPPY, HEALTHY, and JOYOUS NEW YEAR

FILLED WITH ALL GOOD THINGS!

HUGS,

BARB

RUSTY TRAIN DETAIL

2011-12-30T16:53:00.000-05:00

RUSTY TRAIN DETAIL

lunaessence from LunaEssence created this unique collection. I hope that you like my unusual Rusty Train Detail painting. Enjoy each selection.

STAWBERRIES & SILVER SALT SHAKERS

2011-12-30T15:19:00.000-05:00

STAWBERRIES & SILVER SALT SHAKERS

Hazel Wollbrinck from MyGemstoneDesigns created this wonderful collection of handmade and fine art, including my Strawberries & Silver Salt Shakers.

BEACHED SAILBOAT

2011-12-30T12:49:00.000-05:00

BEACHED SAILBOAT

mandala57 says, "Seashore longings inspired this collection of natural colors, forms, and objects..." I hope that you enjoy this wonderful selection!

SEA URCHIN

2011-12-29T14:41:00.000-05:00

SEA URCHIN

The lasting color, the beautiful shape, the bumpy texture where its spines were attached, makes this sea urchin skeleton another one of Nature's treasures from the Sea. This painting makes a unique gift for a shore home, especially when grouped with my other shell paintings!

On Fire for Valentine's Day Gifts
"Featuring just a few of the wonderful On Fire for Handmade shops with great gift ideas for you to choose from," says Shelly from Shelly6262 . I just love the fabulous colors of this collection!

Burgundy Desire!

BlissWorksStudio from BlissWorksStudio created this stunning collection! It's amazing how my sea creature, the Sea Urchin, fits in here! Enjoy!

BOWL OF BERRIES

2011-12-29T13:25:00.000-05:00

BOWL OF BERRIES

This lushly filled fruit bowl is a feast for both the mouth and the eyes! The rich colors of strawberries, pomegranates, and blueberries will fill your kichen with vibrant colors and textures.

2012...Wishing for a "Berry" Happy New Year

Maggee G from CardsbyMaggey created this fabulous collection of handmade and fine art from Etsy. I hope that you especially enjoy my Bowl of Berries painting! Happy New Year!

SNOWY EGRET ON THE ROCKS

2011-12-28T22:22:00.000-05:00

SNOWY EGRET ON THE ROCKS

I enjoyed watching this beautiful bird, with its white delicate feathers blowing in the wind, balancing on the rocks looking for fish! This whimisical painting will be wonderful in your beach house, vacation home - everywhere you want to create that special beach feeling.

Snow Days
"Who can resist blues at this time of year???" says WrappedWithWire from WrappedWithWire My Snowy Egret looks right at home in this fine collection!

RED ORANGE DAYLILY

2011-12-27T09:54:00.000-05:00

RED ORANGE DAYLILY

Daylilies are super hardy in my summer garden. I love the brilliant colors and captured them in this fine art reproduction of my original watercolor painting - the day before hungry deer made a quick meal of them!!!

Careful...There be dragons in the secondary colors!
"It was difficult to find items with just orange green and purple, the secondary colors, but the ones I did find are so lovely. :)" says Maggee G from CardsbyMaggey . My Red Orange Daylily had just the colors she needed. I hope that you enjoy all of the selections!

POMEGRANATES

2011-12-24T10:23:00.000-05:00

POMEGRANATES

The pomegranate is mentioned in ancient texts of the Bible and Homer. It's valued for its beauty and versatility as a fruit with medicinal qualities, It also is a symbol of prosperity, fruitfulness, and ambition, with many myths and religious meanings ascribed to it. That's what drew me to create this watercolor, showing the stunning fruit growing on its small tree. I hope that you enjoy the fine art reproduction made from my original painting.

New Growth for the New Year

"Enjoy these organic, growing images from the On Fire for Handmade team!" says Molly Kimball from ElephantBeads . My Pomegranates fit right in with this great theme!

FLORAL COLLAGE

2011-12-23T11:54:00.000-05:00

FLORAL COLLAGE

This unusual large floral collage is a mixed media piece. I enjoyed using textured art paper, some torn into shapes to mimic bamboo, watercolors, and a stipling pen to create depth and contours. This collage was inspired by the minimalist paintings of Asian artists.

Linked to Savvy Homemade Monday, Look Whoooo's Snapping, Tell Me Tuesdays, Handmade Tuesday,

WOW!
Dianna Wood from TheWoodsSecretGarden created this fabulous collection of olive greens and pinks! So glad that she selected my Floral Collage to accompany these unique items!

GIRL INTO THE SURF

2011-12-22T16:44:00.000-05:00

GIRL INTO THE SURF

My wonderful scene shows the pure girlish delight at being on the beach. I tried to capture this child's independent strut into the surf to fill her bucket! Can you smell the salt air, hear the surf, and feel the sand between your toes?

Linking to Tell Me Tuesdays, Handmade Tuesdays, Share the Love Wednesday, Wow Us Wednesdays, Fall into Fall, Primp Your Stuff Wednesday, Fabulous Friday

Christmas at the Beach
"I am in Colorado, looking out the window at a foot of snow and its still snowing! I am longing for warmer weather and the beach. If only I could spend Christmas at the beach this year...," says Dawn Hitchcock from DawnHitchcock . My watercolor "Girl into the Surf" looks right at home here!

PINK HYDRANGEA

2011-12-21T22:23:00.000-05:00

PINK HYDRANGEA

My garden is full of bright summer color, but softer tones come from my pale pink hydrangea. This painting is beautiful in country, modern, or your own special decor and makes a terrific companion piece to my "Pale Blue Hydrangea." The delicately charming hydrangea will be lovely as a treat for yourself or a thoughtful gift for a flower lover!

Love Blooms in Pink

VintageEye from VintageEye created this beautifully pretty in pink collection. I'm so pleased that my shabby chic Pink Hydrangea was included.

SECLUDED BEACH

2011-12-21T14:54:00.000-05:00

SECLUDED BEACH

My peaceful beach welcomes you to get away from it all! Picture yourself on a private island with no worries, cool breezes, swaying palms, crystal clear water, and lots of sunshine. This serene fine art reproduction of my original watercolor painting will give you hours of pleasure right in your own tropical paradise at home!

Tropical Vacation....

Dee from RubyLake selected these terricif items to represent a tropical dream vacation. My Secluded Beach watercolor fits right in!

ANY TWO 11X14 PRINTS FOR $49

2011-12-21T11:25:00.000-05:00

ANY TWO 11X14 PRINTS FOR $49

You choose ANY TWO 8x10 matted to 11x14 prints. Either purchase THIS listing and let me know which 2 you would like in the "message to seller" OR convo me first to let me know,and then purchase this listing. The cost will be $49 for two matted prints - a savings of S9!

My fine art reproductions are on archival, acid free paper, matted and ready for framing in a standard 11x14 frame.

Ringing in the New Year with Sunshine!

Kathy Hardy from DornickDesigns created a wonderful collection featuring sunshine-filled items! I'm happy that she chose my Special Offer of Any Two Prints for $49.

SEA URCHIN

2011-12-20T17:20:00.000-05:00

SEA URCHIN

Another example of Nature's treasures from the Sea! The lasting color, the beautiful shape, the bumpy texture where its spines were attached, makes this sea urchin skeleton a facinating sea creature. This fine art reproduction of my original watercolor painting makes a unique gift for a shore home, especially when grouped with my other shell paintings!

Dreamy Violet Love

Antonia Ford-Roberts from vintagerhino created some wonderful "juicy color for the dreary winter days!"

PASSION

Sigalit Alcalai from SigalitAlcalai created this wonderful collection. Happy to see my Sea Urchin watercolor there! Enjoy

BIRCH TREES IN EARLY SNOW

2011-12-19T19:21:00.000-05:00

BIRCH TREES IN EARLY SNOW

Barren birch trees partially buried in the early snow look dramatic against the dark mountains beyond. I love the quiet that comes after a snow storm. This quiet peaceful original watercolor painting of Nature's Beauty will make a serene and comfortable addition to your home.

Ring in the New Year with Beautiful Handmade Products
Carolyn Klosowsky from KandKFloralandDesign created this stunning collection of wonderful blue gift items for you to enjoy! Happy to have my Birch Trees in Early Snow among them!

POMEGRANATES

2011-12-17T14:36:00.000-05:00

POMEGRANATES

CONTENTED COW

2011-12-17T13:44:00.001-05:00

CONTENTED COW

I just couldn't take my eyes off of this delightful cow. It seemed like she had a definite personality as she wandered through this field of wildflowers bending down only to smell the yellow ones! This original framed watercolor will be a warm addition to your home!

24 Hours - Country Style

Beneath Northern Skies from BeneathNorthernSkies is "sharing beautiful things and spreading EtsyLush love!" Enjoy each one!

BEACH BABY

2011-12-15T16:08:00.000-05:00

BEACH BABY

This adorable baby was mesmerized by the ocean waves and had no fear as the surf rolled across the beach. This fine art reproduction of my original watercolor painting will brighten up a child's room or a home at the shore! Remember family vacations at the beach?

Peace on Earth
Andrea and Toccoa Meadows from HeartFeltbyAndrea made these selections to portray Peace on Earth. Enjoy each one!

RUSTY MOTOR

2011-12-14T18:12:00.000-05:00

RUSTY MOTOR

It was love at first sight - the rich rusty colors blended with the wonderful blues, along with vivid shadows! Who would think that an electric motor could give such pleasure? Treat the man in your life to a great painting that will really liven up his workshop!

Rusty Skies

Ale from ixela created this stunningly colored collection of handmade and fine art gift items. My Rusty Motor fits right in!

WHITE ROSE

2011-12-14T08:35:00.000-05:00

WHITE ROSE

As one of my favorite flowers in the garden, this white rose is a knockout! I continue trying to capture the wonderful pastel shadows of this beautifully fragrant blossom! With this Fine Art Reproduction of my Original Watercolor Painting, you can enjoy the splendor of the rose all year round!

Linked to White Wednesday.

Creamy White Gift Ideas Under $50

Suzanne and Tony Hughes from ExoticTreasuresJewel created a lovely collection of cream-colored gift ideas - all under $50! Happy to see my White rose included here!

Strawberries & Silver Salt Shakers

2011-12-13T13:01:00.000-05:00

Strawberries & Silver Salt Shakers

I enjoy using silver to capture colorful reflections, especially the vivid reds of strawberries. This amazingly detailed original watercolor painting will look wonderful in any sophisticated dining area.

Fantasy and a Joke!
"A moment of relaxation with beautiful images," says Miriam from WaterColorShop . I'm so pleased that she included my Strawberries & Silver Salt Shakers!

BIRCH TREES IN WINTER

2011-12-13T11:20:00.000-05:00

BIRCH TREES IN WINTER

In a surprise early snow, some trees on the mountains still have their leaves, but the birch trees are already bare. This majestic fine art reproduction of my original watercolor painting will create a peaceful, serene look at Nature's Beauty right in your home!

Winter Vacations

Andreia from tricotaria selected these wonderful handmade items and fine art, including my Birch Trees inWinter, for her winter vacations theme. Enjoy!

Beach Bird - Royal Tern

2011-12-12T23:30:00.000-05:00

Beach Bird - Royal Tern

A trip to the beach is always delightful! This feathered friend was happy to pose for me. As the sun was starting to set, I watched this Royal Tern, with its soft, gray and white feathers, gaze serenely into the distance, unbothered by me. If you enjoy this painting, please visit the rest of my shop for more paintings and prints.

Inspired by Ocean

Chris Gillis from chrisgillisart created this wonderful collection of "Some great paintings I've come across." So pleased that my Beach Bird is a part of it!

Fruit and Silver Coffee Pot

2011-12-12T19:44:00.000-05:00

Fruit and Silver Coffee Pot

This elegant tablescape combines the lush colors of fresh fruit with the wonderful reflective qualities of the beautiful coffee pot and salt shaker. What a wonderful addition to a contemporary formal dining or breakfast room!

On Fire Team Treasury Challenge #27

NaLa from jewelrybyNaLa created this wonderful collection! Enjoy each selection!

TWO RED ROSES

2011-12-11T23:30:00.000-05:00

TWO RED ROSES

mydaughters jewelry from mydaughtersjewelry created this wonderful floral collection. I'm honored to have my Red Roses here!

NEW LISTING - MAGICAL CASTLE FANTASY

2011-12-11T22:06:00.000-05:00

MAGICAL CASTLE FANTASY

This is a surreal painting that invokes a fantasy, a dream of a castle, fantasy forest, and scattered moonlight. This is a fine art reproduction of my original oil painting.

Linked to Made By You Monday, Savvy Homemade Monday

THREE BLUE HYDRANGEAS

2011-12-11T20:23:00.001-05:00

THREE BLUE HYDRANGEAS

Hydrangeas have always been a favorite in my garden. They have an old-fashioned beauty that takes me back to earlier times. I hope that this fine art reproduction of my original watercolor painting of a cluster of blue hydrangeas will bring you joy every time you look at them in your home!

Pink and Blue

Annaart72 from Annaart72 created a gift collection of contrasting color and great works of art.

PURPLE RAIN

2011-12-11T19:39:00.001-05:00

PURPLE RAIN

I was inspired to create this one rainy day while looking out of my window during a storm and picturing all of the wonderful colors that could be there instead of gray! This fine art reproduction of my original painting will be stunning in your home!

Dazzle HER this Holiday Season!

Anne from MyHelpingHands created this terrific collection with HER in mind!

Purple Rain Purple Rain

Jeannie created this wonderful purple collection. So glad that my Purple Rain painting is included here.