Summer Fun
Being an artist means you can make stuff up. This is a fantasy fish, not Carp. The common carp is drab, olive green and brownish yellow. On a quest to find images that would evoke a sense of peace, calm and joy, I was led to Koi pond fish. I found this image on a…
More then a good egg
My Father’s Day cards of late, lean on the humorous side. You may recall The Fungi? This year, I was attracted to creating a watercolor egg and decided to use it as a Father’s Day card. Then the fun began. My husband loves to make eggs for breakfast especially when our adult children come to…
Procrastination? Distraction?
Seriously!? 9 months?! It’s been since August 2024 when I last posted. While I have been watercoloring and creating art, I have not been writing about it. I have dropped on to my blog page several times, stared at it, spit out a sentence or two and then walked away. I wasn’t holding my own…
Pearls of Wisdom
While the pearl is created as a result of some irritant or foreign object introduced into the oyster, there was noting irritating about creating this watercolor. It was a delightful project – a gift for a friend – and the process was relaxing and enjoyable. Maybe it was due to taking my time (something I…
For all the right reasons
Inspiration from Sante Fe New Mexico I am no longer in the phase of life in which I am drawn to buying jewelry. I have beautiful pieces that I have accumulated over the years but no longer wear. Some rings no longer fit. Some earrings pull on my lobes or hurt my piercings. I stopped…
Steadfast Clear Courageous
It’s important to understand color and how it might show up in one’s art, especially watercolor. It would be a tedious read to go through all the “do’s and don’ts” that I have read and experienced with watercolor pigments. I do however want to share what I have learned when creating a 4th of July…
On Losing Weight
I just lost over 500+ this morning. Disclaimer: this is not about losing body weight. It is about getting uncluttered and thus freeing up to be more productive AND more creative. My husband and I completed a round of Spring cleaning in the garage and managed to identify stuff that we held onto “for a…
brief is the blossom; profound is the impact
I loved heading into DC every spring to experience the Cherry Blossoms around the Jefferson Memorial. There is something so captivating about them. They are truly symbolic of new beginnings, rebirth, and hope. Over the years, I have watercolored the cherry blossom, focusing on a branch or a single blossom. This year, I wanted to…
Handwritten Connections in the New Year
Here is a challenge for you. Put the phone down! Pick up a pen and a piece of paper and hand write a note to your family and friends. Can you recall how you felt when you received a letter or card in the mail? The digital world may make communicating quicker – fulfilling a…
The Dove: A Symbol of Love, Protection and Peace
My Christmas card this year evolved over the past couple of months. Clearly it is inspired by the events around the world today. And as many of us do, my holiday and new year’s wish is that we find love, peace and a way to co-exist. Thank You NlightN notecards thanks you for your support and…
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