Anniversary Day

Josh & I were married the day after Thanksgiving two years ago today.  I'm so thankful to be spending my life w/ my best friend...He makes me breakfast every morning. Sorry no paintings today. Will be going to a fancy dinner after work. (o;

I just received another commission which will be a painting of 8 grandkids for a friend to gift to the grandmother. Can I count that as 8 paintings even though they'll all be on the same watercolor sheet? Yes (I'll answer myself)!

If a custom portrait painting sounds like a gift you'd like to give, just e-mail me. I'm quite reasonably priced.

Painting 39

7"x5" watercolor & colored pencil on coldpress watercolor paper

It's wonderful that we have a holiday dedicated solely to being thankful. In our consumer based culture it is so easy to focus on material things that we don't have. I for one am aiming to be more thankful year round -to focus more on the blessings that I do have. A huge list could be made but I can siphon it down to: God & His amazing grace, a loving family, a husband who supports me unconditionally & ice cream (had to sneak that one in there -tee hee). 

Painting 38

One of the sister-in-laws was kind enough to sit for another 15 minute watercolor portrait. Unlike yesterday's painting, I am satisfied w/ the likeness in this one but thinking that I could be a little more creative w/ the composition of these quick portraits that I've been doing.

approx. 5"x7" watercolor & colored pencil on coldpress watercolor paper

Planning to do a few more before the weekend is up. I am now 14 paintings away from reaching my goal for the year but only have around 4 weeks left which means I need to get cracking!! Wish me luck...

Painting 37

Happy Thanksgiving! I'm not entirely thrilled w/ this painting. (Background individual's arm looks strangely long...perhaps related to Stretch Armstrong?)

I'm in a bit of a food coma right now so will have to wax about things that I'm thankful for tomorrow...

Painting 36

I actually used the same reference photo for a large acrylic piece completed earlier this year but I really like the setting so thought I'd try it w/ watercolors. Just feels warm & familiar.

8"x5" watercolor & colored pencil on coldpress watercolor paper

This painting is for sale here.

These small watercolor paintings are really helping me to catch up w/ the goal. Looking forward to the holiday weekend & maybe some willing models to help me catch up further?

Painting 35

Another 15 minute portrait. This time of little 'sis Natalie. She sits much better. (o:

5"x7" watercolor & colored pencil

Painting 34

15 minute portrait of younger 'sis Cassie. (She proved to be an impatient model...had to chide her to sit still quite a bit.)

approx 5"x7" watercolor & colored pencil