YOU ASKED FOR IT! Women in Sports Watercolor Paintings

After hearing from quite a few of you with your recommendations, I started a new series of women in in sports paintings, using the same technique I did with my "Men at Work and Play" series.

The "Runner Woman" and "Golf Woman" are a continuation of an experimental exploration into color and form. I hope that you enjoy them. I've renamed the entire series "At Work and Play."

Runner Woman

 

Golf Woman

 

You can Mix and Match your choice of "Runner Woman," "Golf Woman," "Tennis Man," "Baseball Man," "Man on a Bench," "Golf Man," and "Man Walking with Briefcase" into a wonderful grouping for your home or office!

 

https://www.etsy.com/listing/107388931/golf-woman-barbara-rosenzweig-art-print

https://www.etsy.com/listing/107388931/golf-woman-barbara-rosenzweig-art-print

https://www.etsy.com/listing/106988570/tennis-man-barbara-rosenzweig-art-print
https://www.etsy.com/listing/105327033/baseball-man-barbara-rosenzweig-art
https://www.etsy.com/listing/104975785/man-on-a-park-bench-barbara-rosenzweig
https://www.etsy.com/listing/105172837/golf-man-barbara-rosenzweig-art-print
https://www.etsy.com/listing/105164211/man-walking-barbara-rosenzweig-art-print

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UGLY LEAVES! WHAT TO DO?

What to do with ugly, dying leaves? It seems that gardeners never tire of creating ways to hide unsightly, yellowing daffodil and tulip leaves!

Once the flower blooms and the petals fall off, if you are crazy like me, you can cut the flower stalks so that the "fruit" won't have a chance to form. That way, the energy that it would take to form the seeds will instead go into the bulb for the next year.

As for the leaves, when they are still green but start to flop over, it is okay to cut off the top half of the leaves, allowing the remaining part of the leaves to continue photosynthesizing, sending food to the bulb (a storage stem). They will stay upright for a while longer. When the leaves turn yellow, you can cut them to the base of the plant. Some people braid them (sorry to say that I once did that), twist them and tuck them under themselves, and/or bend and push them under surrounding plants. All are fine to do and you just have to decide how much labor you are willing to put in.

If you live in the Philadelphia, PA area, don't forget to stop by the Tamanend Art Show, Saturday, May 19, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. You can check out my flower paintings, Bucks County covered bridges, and beach scenes. There will be lots of other artists displaying their work, too. All art will be for sale. Refreshments will be served.

For details http://uppermoreland.patch.com/events/tamanend-park-art-show-93ba8424

Happy Gardening!

Posted by Barbara Rosenzweig

 

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FIERY SUNSET ABSTRACT

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

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!

Catching My Breath....               

"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!

SEA URCHIN

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

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!

FLORAL COLLAGE

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

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

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

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

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.

BIRCH TREES IN EARLY SNOW

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

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.

F R E E S H I P P I N G ! ! ! ! !
Gayle from whatshername created this collection with Etsy items that have free shipping. Glad that she included my Pomegranates here!

CONTENTED COW

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

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

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

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

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

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!

POMEGRANATES

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.

A Few of My Favorite Things....
"These are a few of my favorite things from some of my favorite Etsy shops and artists....
~Enjoy and Happy Holidays!!" says Pam from whimsicalvintage .