MOM

Spring, babies and Moms all go together for me.  It's a special time of year, and with Mother's Day right around the corner, I wanted to create a painting depicting the love between a Mother and Child. 

Robin and a Cat painting

I'm off to the espresso shop...but wanted to share my new Cat and Robin painting before I go.  I really enjoyed painting the robin, and since I love birds...I don't know why I haven't painted more of them. 

I hope everyone has as beautiful a Saturday as we are having in Oregon today! 

What have I been waiting for?

My friend, Lisa, decided to take her treasured dishes out of her china cabinet and enjoy them.  I thought she had a great idea, why not enjoy them!  That was probably two years ago... finally, today I decided that I should start enjoying my collection too.  So I baked some raspberry scones, which turned out so yummy, placed them on a  pink depression glass platter, and poured my coffee into a fun, pink, glass cup, as well.  Kind of makes you feel like a princess at a tea party.  Having three daughters, we had lots of tea parties over the years.  I think it's time we started having them again!

Meet Daisy and Tucker

We have two new loves in our family...Daisy and Tucker...adorable little beagle puppies...they are sister and brother.  My niece and her husband (my new nephew) have to watch them closely, so I don't take them home with me.  Believe me, I would love to!

Two New Colorful Cats

I have two new and very different cat paintings to share.  The little "Soft Kitty" painting was inspired by the quirky little song..."Soft Kitty"...which Penny sings to Sheldon in The Big Bang...one of our favorite TV shows.  If you haven't seen it...it's a must watch!  So funny! 

The next painting is my newest Color Cat.  A true stress reliever for me...just picking up a canvas, putting paint on my palate, letting my mind go blank (The hard part)...voila...a cat appears.  It's not always a good cat...I have another cat I'm now trying to save.  But it's so relaxing.........

Off to watch the Oscars and sketch!

It's FRIDAY!

What a Friday it is, too!  I am very excited about being included on EBSQ Friday Five blog! (www.blog.ebsq.com)   Thank you, Amanda!  You made my Friday extra bright!  Happy Birthday, too!

I've been extra busy with the Espresso Shop, lately, so I've been away longer than I've wanted to be.  I want everyone to know...that I really appreciate your posts and your wonderful comments!  I, also, enjoy your blogs, so very much!!!  I can't wait to catch up!

When I'm shopping, I always have to check out the flowers...first!  I posted the pretty lime green flowers that I had in my kitchen window, a while ago.  Well, here are the flowers, white with that lovely lime green in the center, that are making me smile while I do the dishes now.  How can you not feel wonderful when you have pretty flowers all around you!

I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!  (I hope to post my newest Colorful Cat, soon, so check back later.)

Deb

Spring Flowers

It's really looking a lot like Spring around here now!  I just  had to buy a few flowers for the Espresso shop's shelves, and they inspired this little painting. 

I love gardening, and plan to do a lot of it this spring and summer.  There's nothing better than growing your own flowers, vegetables and herbs.  I Can't Wait!

Frida Inspired painting

Frida Kahlo is one of my favorite artists.  I love her use of color and her love of animals.  Over the years she has inspired me and the results have been whimsical Frida pets.  Here is my latest inspiration...

I wish everyone a great weekend! 

Mr Moose

I started out with a black canvas for Mr Moose.  Something a little different for me and it was fun.  I found that it was more difficult to bring the color out, of course, so Mr Moose looks better under a light.  I love experimenting with color and can't wait to try the dozens/hundreds of ideas I have going around in my head.  Need more hours in the day!!!  It would, also, help if I weren't so scattered.  I'm one of those.  I head to the table to paint, see the cat, stop to talk to it, hear the dryer go off...go down stairs,  run across GusGus, play with him a bit...and it's time to get to the shop!  Oh well...that's where I usually paint.

A Glimpse of Spring

I couldn't believe my eyes!  Beautiful apple blossoms and daffodil buds surrounded the espresso shop today!  I grabbed my camera to document the fact that Spring is very near!  I'm thinking a spring flower abstract would be a lot of fun to create!

Tomorrow I will post my latest painting...Mr Moose.

Have a great evening!

Deb

AND...THE WINNER IS!!!

CANDY !!! 

Congratulations, Candy!

Rory picked Candy's name out of the bowl!  I need to learn how to post videos...it was very cute watching Rory.  So, I will send the, "FOX" print off as soon as I get your address, Candy.

I really enjoyed reading about everyone's birthdays...  I hope you had fun too!  

Have a great Friday!

Deb

Birthday Drawing

Good Morning!
The first time I saw another blogger do a drawing, I thought..."What a fun, great idea!"  I want to do that!  Well, today is my Birthday and I'm thinking it would be a good day to finally have a drawing.  The drawing will be for one of my matte prints of  the Fox.  All you have to do is leave a comment about a Birthday that was special for you.  I'm hoping I can get our Jack Russell, Rory, to draw a name out of the hat on Friday.  She's pretty good at tricks.

I hope everyone has a wonderful day!!!

Deb

A new Fox painting

I am having so much fun painting Wildlife!  I just finished, and listed on eBay, my new little Fox painting, and I'm working on, one of my all-time favorite animals...a Moose! 

Well, it's really late, for me, and GusGus is falling asleep at my feet...I think it's time for bed!  Yay, tomorrow is Friday!

Night!

Oppea's New Home

Our sweet little Oppea decided that she needed her own place.  Rudy took the bed under the table with the long tablecloth, Rory has the comfy kennel and GusGus likes the bed under the desk...all Oppea had was a dining room chair...until now.  Her new home is private, quiet and warm...she's very happy.

New FOX print

Hi!  Happy Friday!!!
I am really excited about the matte Legion Entrada Rag 290 paper that I discovered.  It's been at the printers, I just never tried it, but I am so happy that I finally did!  It looks like watercolor paper and is archival, as well as their ink, to 150 years!  So, I have printed my "Fox" using this paper, and I'm very happy with the results.  I, also, had a glossy "Fox" 8" X 8"  print made, and will be adding it to my Etsy shop by tomorrow. 

Well, I'm off the the Espresso shop, and then to a dance concert, which our youngest is dancing in, tonight.  It's a good Friday!  I hope everyone has a great weekend!
Deb

Magnetic FOX calendar for 2010

I find the little magnetic calendars very useful, so I decided to have a few printed with a couple of my paintings on them. I especially like the way the Fox turned out, so thought I would share it.

I finally found a paper for my prints that I really love! It looks and feels like watercolor paper, and I'm very excited about it. So I will be offering some new prints on this paper very soon.

I hope everyone had a great Monday! I did! :-)
Good night...early morning and long day tomorrow...I'm off to bed.

Almost Finished Angel...Rose

I'm still looking at "Rose", so I don't think she's finished, yet...but she's close. I keep thinking that I need to add a cat or dog! LOL! Speaking of dog...I promised GusGus a walk, so I had better get going.

I'm thinking Foxes today...there's a painting going around in my head. I have always loved foxes and have been inspired by them lately. I will post my new Fox magnetic calendar in my Etsy shop later. I'm, also, waiting for several Foxy items from my Cafepress shop to arrive. I will let you know how they turned out.

Have a GREAT Monday!

Angel in progress and SUNSHINE!

We have SUNSHINE!!! I had to snap a couple of pictures of GusGus and Rudy enjoying the sun on our deck today. I, also, have a picture of my new Angel in progress. I hope to finish her tomorrow. Today I am cleaning house, and it feels like Spring cleaning with all of the doors and windows open...Love this weather!

I hope everyone else is having a great weekend, too!
:-)

Angel Auction for Haiti Fund

I have decided to list my Snow Angel painting on eBay for the Clinton Bush Haiti Fund. I have wanted to help in some way... It's hard to find the words... My heart, thoughts and prayers go out to the people of Haiti.

Valentine Painting

I stayed home today and caught up on a few things... like updating my Cafepress shop, finishing my latest Valentine's Day painting, (Made into Valentine's Day cards) and GusGus and I went for a long walk in the forest...the best part of the day! He loves going for walks! Me too... :-)


Have a great rest of your week!
Deb

Weekend At The Oregon Coast

When our girls were young we spent many weekends/weeks camping at the Oregon Coast with family and friends. About 10 years ago we sold the camp trailer and started renting beach homes. I thought that I would share a bit of our trip from last weekend with you. The pictures show one of our favorite restaurants at Nye Beach, which is becoming THE place to live and shop. It's such a charming little community. I've, also, taken a few pictures of one of the homes, we have rented many times, which overlooks the Ocean. Hmmmm... I think I've just decided that this is the year I will spend one or two weekends painting at the beach. It's so inspiring and relaxing.

I'm painting all day today!!! I hope you have an amazing day too!!! ;-)

PRETTY KITTY

It's late, but I decided to post my two new paintings. I have to be at the Espresso shop before the sun rises on Tuesdays and Thursdays now, so I won't be at my computer tomorrow until late...again!

I hope everyone has a wonderful day! ;-)

SAM A Colorful Cat

A friend noticed my 'Colorful Cat' Print, in my Etsy shop, at the same time I was wondering what I should paint next. I am so happy that she inspired me...because I am having a great time painting these very colorful kitty cats!

Well....it's time to head out to the Espresso Shop! See everyone in a few hours! ;-)

Valentine's Day and Colorful Abstract Cats!

My family is waiting on me...to watch Modern Family... but I had to share my two new paintings first. Two paintings inspired by several things that I love... Valentine's Day, my cat Rudy, abstract art, hearts and just Cats in general.

Have a great evening!
Deb