I took lots of art classes in high school and even did a year at the Art Institute of Atlanta. My mom was a fabulous artist, as was my aunt Frances. My daughter, Ashley is an AMAZING artist, as well! Soooo.... I guess it runs in the family.
In the past, I had always stuck with using acrylics when I have painted. I have always loved the "look" of watercolor paintings, as well. Soooo... I decided that I was going to learn how to paint using watercolors.
I started off by using the little square watercolor "cakes" that I had in two different art kits. Ashley gave me one and David gave me another one. Then, after watching YouTube videos to learn... I decided that I really wanted to get some more professional tubes of paint to use. So.. I bought a large set of watercolor paints. I also bought some really good brushes. Ever since then.. all I want to do is PAINT!!
I have also brought out my acrylic paints, as well. Recently.. I have been going back and forth between the two.
Here are some of my paintings and an explanation of each picture.
This is a collection of small watercolor paintings that I have done.
I was just trying different techniques and styles.
Some of these are from pics that I saw on Pinterest and some
are just things that I made up in my mind.
My friend Cindy loved the one with the path to the beach so much that
I gave it to her!
This one is from a pic that I saw on Pinterest.
I used acrylics to paint it.
I did NOT paint it exactly the way
the original artist did.
I wish I had taken a "before" picture.
I painted this on a board that I got from the thrift store.
The board was stained and had a checkerboard on it.
I'm sure someone used it as part of their country decor.
This one is a watercolor. Again... I used Pinterest for the idea.
And.. again... it is NOT exactly like the original.
The frame is one that I picked up from the thrift store.
I would rather find and repurpose something than buy it new!
This is another watercolor that I did. I wasn't totally pleased with it,
but... I thought it was at least good enough to frame. I already had this
thrifted frame, too! And ... the mat was brand NEW, but it came from
the Goodwill Outlet!
This one isn't my best, but it's "ok".
I had a LOT of trouble with the angles of the barn roof.
I love barns and intend to paint more.
I really liked this one because of the flag!
It is painted on a plaque that I picked up from...
you guessed it!! ... The thrift store!
Watercolor flowers in thrift store frame.
These flowers are super easy to do and are
the very first flowers that I learned to paint!
I found this frame at the thrift store and knew that I could only
paint a piece of "Life is Good" art to go in it.
Sooooo... thanks to Google... I found this "Van Go" picture.
I DID paint this one to be exactly like the original artwork.
This is done in watercolor.
This was a plaque and again, I wish I had taken a "before" pic.
It was red though and for some reason (can't remember what)...
It made me think that I wanted to do something football related.
This is NOT like the original artwork that I saw on Pinterest.
I changed it up just a little.
This one is one of my very favorites that I have done!!!
It is done with acrylics. It is painted on a canvas that I got from
... yes... the thrift store!
I've been picking up canvases there all the time now!
This one was a canvas that was originally from a retail store.
This is acrylic and is painted on a an artboard, or whatever it is called.
It's like a canvas, but is flat.. like a board.
Anyway... I gave this one to my friend Rosa who is battling breast cancer.
I called it ... "Roses for Rosa".
I have had many complements on this one!
Another acrylic. This was a repurposed square canvas.
This one is a watercolor. The frame is from the thrift store.
I called this one ... "Baby Chicadees".
I saw the pic on Pinterest.
My friend Teresa bought this one from me!
I had this beautiful beaded frame that I thrifted.
I wanted something elegant to go in it.
I had done another drawing of just a wedding dress
last year that finally sold in my booth.
So.. I decided to do another "wedding" type painting for this frame.
I searched Pinterest, of course.. and got this idea from one that I saw.
This is my own creation, though.
It is done in watercolor.
This is a thrifted "Byrd Cookie" wooden tray.
It was a light gray. I used chalk paint and these
farm decals to change the look. It is sealed with clear sealer.
It was fun and super easy to do!
This one is acrylic. It is painted on a blank canvas that I found at the thrift store!
(I actually got 3 blank ones for $2 each!! They retail for $16 at the craft store!)
I am not quite finished with this one. It still needs "something".
It is my own creation.
THIS ONE... I loveeeee!!!
I got the idea from Pinterest. I just LOVE the colors!
It is acrylic and is done on a repurposed canvas from the thrift store.
This one is acrylic and is on one of the blank canvases that I thrifted.
I'm not happy with the black lettering. I tried every other color and didn't
like them either. So, I just went with black. Oh well.
This is acrylic and painted on what I call a "block" frame.
It can stand up on it's own because it is wide.
This was thrifted, as well. It was light blue with words on it.
Another acrylic on a square, thrifted canvas.
I still need to do a little work on the leaves, I think.
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