I thought I would show some photos of my Clematis in bloom. I've got all 3 colors of this climber in my back perennial garden. This lavender Clematis is quickly becoming a favorite. I planted it last year after we moved and it certainly has gotten larger this year and rewarded me with many lovely blooms.
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Climbin' Clematis
Saturday, May 17, 2008
Butterflies & Hydrangeas Vintage Shabby Chic Ceiling Tin
I just finished this 12" x 12" Butterflies & Hydrangeas shabby ceiling tin. I'm very pleased with the way this one turned out. I started out by antiquing the tin before laying on the design. It was only my second antiquing experiment and I have to say, I like the technique and I'm pleased with the look it gives the tin and the design.
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Totes & Tees.....
Over at my house I've been busy making more products from my paintings. Remember my Floxglove Seed Packet watercolor above........I've made it into........
a shirt for all the CAT CRAZY people out there. Actually, if I find that the cat products have a wide appeal, I will be doing more cat art that I can create fun, everyday items from.
With this design, don't ask me where the original photo is.....my husband Chris has his own wacky storage system for our photos. Sometimes I look and find things right away, other times, I might be sitting here 20 minutes and still haven't found it....I then give up in utter frustration. I spent about 10 minutes looking for this one tonight and then decided I could live without it for the moment...so here we are, without it.Saturday, May 10, 2008
Iris Collection
My Iris collection brings me a whole lot of joy each year around this time. I've had this collection for quite sometime....they come with me wherever I go. When I moved last June, so did my beautiful Iris collection.
Tuesday, May 06, 2008
How Does Your Garden Grow?
Imagine my surprise this year when I realized I had a Lilac bush in the yard. When we moved up the street to where we are now, it was June of last year and the Lilacs had long stopped blooming. I was really thrilled to discover this bush and needless to say, I've been out smelling the Lilacs quite a bit.
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Pink Rose Shabby Chic Jewelry/Trinket Box
I've been bitten by the bug to paint some jewelry boxes as of late and for my first one I wanted to paint a soft, pink rose.
Saturday, April 26, 2008
Foxglove Seed Packet Watercolor On Masonite Board
Just this week I finished my latest 11 x 14 watercolor on masonite board. I've decided to do a whole series of seed packets in watercolor and I started the series by painting some Foxglove, a flower that I have always thought is so very beautiful.






