Hello Friends!
I don't have a card to share today. As a matter of fact it's been a couple of weeks since I last managed to do anything crafty. I can't lie, as much as I really miss crafting I'm finding it hard to balance things. I really need to find a way. At any rate, I mentioned in my last post how much I was enjoying seeing everyone share their 'watercolor' creations and that it inspired me to get out my watercolor pencils to color that sweet Great Impressions image.
I painted watercolors for quite some time. Though I occasionally did pieces as large as 20"x30" the vast majority of my work was much smaller. Mostly I painted as a hobby, but not unlike my card making I soon found myself with a LOT of paintings stacking up and I decided to clean out by selling them. I was actually pleasantly surprised to ultimately sell them all (except for a couple I couldn't part with) and to be able to pocket a several hundred dollars too. Here are a few that I thought I'd share with you.
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| Nantucket Cottage 8" x 10" |
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| Laundry Day 5" x 7" |
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| Red Striped Awnings 8"x 10" |
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| Sunflower 20" x 30" |
I imagine that some day I may lay down my scissors and tape gun and head back to painting watercolors. Interestingly, I firmly believe when/if I do the time I spent crafting and card making will have only made me better since creating is, in my opinion, a never-ending, intertwined road where practice in one area makes you better in others.
Happy Crafting!
Oh....your painting is beautiful Paula!!
ReplyDeleteYour paintings are just beautiful! Watercolors are my absolute favorite and I love the gorgeous colors in each one. I hope you pick up your brush sometime and share those too!
ReplyDeleteMiss Paula...your paintings are so pretty. The Red Striped Awnings tugs at my heart! You are so blessed to have this talent...some of us are jealous! Hope you are inspired to pick up your glue gun real soon.
ReplyDeleteMany hugs, P
These are just beautiful and capitvating. I found myself spending time with each one, looking at the picture, the color, the blend, the moment. I'm just beginner, and your post is inspiring.
ReplyDeleteI really like looking at these - thanks for sharing. Especially liked Laundry Day. I tell people my stick figures look really dorky and I envy anyone that can do more than that! And there's nothing wrong with *not* creating cards; you'll come back to it if the time is right. From Laura Pervier
ReplyDeleteTotally stunning! Thanks for sharing!!!!
ReplyDeleteThese are absolutely beautiful.
ReplyDeleteOh. My Word. These are stunningly beautiful!! I am SO jelly!! I've dabbled in watercolor but mine look nothing as fab as yours!! I subscribe to your blog and this is def. one of my most fav posts ever!!! TFS!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful paintings - especially Laundry Day. I agree the different art forms all connect together when we are creating.
ReplyDeleteWOW, these are A~W~E~S~O~M~E!!! I've done oils and acrylics, but never water colors...always wanted to try my hand at it and may one of these days. Thank you sooooo much for sharing your talent with all of us. What an unselfish gesture! :)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous watercolors Paula. Love the striped awning one the best. Have a great day.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your talent with us. Your watercolours are lovely.
ReplyDeleteYour lovely paintings made me think of Rockport, Mass, in the bright summer sun! Thanks for sharing those.
ReplyDeletePaula, your painting is so beautiful - bravo!
ReplyDeleteGood luck!
Wow! I am in awe of your paintings! you are a seriously talented lady!
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