Category Archives: painting
She Believed…yes I really do…
Believe it can be done. When you believe something can be done, really believe, your mind will find the ways to do it. ~David Joseph Schwartz ———————— The other day I learned a lesson. Something doesn’t have to be good, … Continue reading
Purple Elephant
It’s all make believe isn’t it? ~Marilyn Monroe ———————— When I first sketched out this little guy I loved him so much I was scared to paint him. I’m still so new at watercolour and it’s nerve wracking when I … Continue reading
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Tagged gold fish, make believe, painting, purple elephant, watercolour
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Practice
Practice is the best of all instructors. ~Publilius Syrus ———————— Been getting a little time in to play and practice with my watercolours. I love working with them but I have so much to learn. Right when I think I … Continue reading
Posted in art, painting, sketchbook, Uncategorized, watercolour, workbench wednesday
Tagged painting, watercolour
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A New Journey
You don’t have to be who they think you are. ~Jeff Bridges ———————— In the past I’ve sometimes felt stuck being who people think I am. Most of the time they are wrong but it doesn’t stop me from thinking, … Continue reading
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Tagged angel, art, painting, personal journey, watercolour
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Quiet Moments
In quiet moments when you think about it, you recognize what is critically important in life and what isn’t. Be wise and don’t let good things crowd out those that are essential. ~Elder Richard G. Scott ———————— I either make … Continue reading
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Tagged paint, water, workbench wednesday
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Action = Success
Action is the foundational key to all success. ~Picasso ———————— Picasso, he may have been a little off his rocker at times, but in all I’d say he’s a smart man, after all, without action there can’t be success of … Continue reading
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Paintings, and a Goal
As fast as each opportunity presents itself, use it! No matter how tiny an opportunity it may be, use it! ~Robert Collier ———————— Great advice don’t you think? That’s one of the things I’ve decided to jump on this year. … Continue reading
Here Fishy Fishy
“Another way to lose control is to ignore something when you should address it.” ~Jim Evans ———————— Lucky you, after ignoring my blog for a week I come back to show you some terrible pictures. Cause isn’t that what we … Continue reading
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Tagged sketch book, sweet limes, watercolour, workbench wednesday
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In Progress
Progress is impossible without change, and those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything. ~George Bernard Shaw ———————— Wee little dolls are in progress but pushed aside for breakfast this morning. My kitchen table has become my workbench right now … Continue reading
Posted in art, doll making, fabric dolls, felt, painting, sewing, sketchbook, watercolour, workbench wednesday
Tagged art, doll making, fabric doll, felt, painting, sewing, sketch book, sweet limes, watercolour, workbench wednesday
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More Sketchbook Pages
How beautifully leaves grow old. How full of light and color are their last days. ~John Burroughs ———————— Yesterday I showed you some watercolour sketches I’ve recently done and promised you more today, here they are: Just simple everyday things. … Continue reading
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