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

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

WOW! I REALLY can't believe it's going to be 2010 in a few hours! Time is going... so fast. So, my goal for the coming year is... to enjoy every, single minute! To treat this life I've been given...with respect... Meaning, healthy choices in all areas, and making More time with Family and Friends. Being 'so very busy' is a bad excuse to neglect living a fun, creative and wonderful life. My Motto... "Live Life Creatively"and "SMILE" :-)

Someone got Creative with GusGus. Here are a few cute pictures of him. We've been too busy to get to the groomer, so my husband trimmed his bangs, and Jilly gave him a ponytail. He seems to like it.

I wish a loving, fun,exciting and very HAPPY 2010 to you all!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Deb

Snow Angel

I have a new painting to share. I'm not sure why, maybe because it's so cold here, but she reminds me of a snow angel. I'm working on a little 2" X 2" that should be finished today...a tiny fox. Well, I'm off to the Espresso shop... I hope everyone has a great day!

Merry Christmas!!!

My Wish for you... A fun filled Christmas, over-flowing with Love!

Our little Oppea loves the Christmas Tree...she's our gift under the tree. Rudy is very curious about all of the Merriment, and the dogs think we have given them a place to scratch their backs.

Merry Christmas!!!
Deb