Don't Stop Playing!

"We don't stop playing because we grow old;

we grow old because we stop playing."

~ George Bernard Shaw

Dolphin Spirit ~ Natural Rhythms

Social ~ Relaxation ~ Exercise ~ Exuberance

~  8.5 x 6.5" Hand Painted Watercolor on Yupo Paper

Matted and Framed to 10" x 8"

Here's a few in-progress shots for today's painting.

First Step - Paint the eyes and body.

Because I wanted the dolphin lighter than the

background, I started with light to medium mid-tones.

Second Step -

The background wash and swirls were added.

Third Step -

As in previous posts, the painting was finished

by adding the calligraphy, lifting a little pigment

here and there and adding a few darks and darker mid-tones.

Dolphion Spirit -  Full frame/ Uncropped

Thanks again for all the comments and emails
from old friends and new!

I hope you are having a playful day.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

X ♥  O

Blue Jay ~ Symbol of Communication and Action

"Effective communication is 20% what you know

and 80% is how you feel about what you know."

~ Jim Rohn

Blue Jay Spirit ~ Finding Your Voice

matted view

Resourcefulness ~ Adaptability ~ Attainment

See painting specifications and price here.

Blue Jay Spirit -  Full frame/ Uncropped

Since posting the PayPal buy links yesterday, four paintings have sold. Yay! I thought you might be interested in the steps involved in getting these guys ready to move to their new homes.

After signing, a couple of light coats of Clear Acrylic (to seal the watercolor to the Yupo paper) are done on cardboard out on the studio porch. 

Each painting is signed and ID'd on the back in permanent ink also.  It's important to write "original watercolor" because somewhere down the line someone just may not know. I also make a color xerox copy of each piece with their ID # and or date on it and file it in the appropriate folder before it leaves the studio.

Next time, I'll share the following steps in finishing these for shipment.

I am missing all my online buddies from the 30/30! 

Hope you are all having a colorful day!

X ♥  O

Heron ~ Symbol of Awareness, Opportunity and Action

“When a great moment 

knocks on the door of your life, 

it is often no louder than 

the beating of your heart.”

― Boris Pasternak

Heron Spirit ~ Cognizant Vitality

Day 25

Enthusiasm ~ Preparation ~ Focus ~ Effort
See purchase information here:

Here's a few in-progress shots for today's painting.

Heron Spirit -  Full frame/ Uncropped

I hope you are having a Great (Blue Heron) day!

X ♥  O

Pig ~ Symbol of Intelligence and Wealth

"Intelligence without ambition

is a bird without wings."

~ Salvador Dali

Pig Spirit ~ Abundant Luck

Day 24

Determination ~ Action ~ Transformation ~ Fertility

See painting specifications and price here:

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Here's a couple of in-progress shots for today's painting.

Pig Spirit -  Full frame/ Uncropped

Thanks again to those of you who have taken the time to share your thoughts. I really and truly appreciate it!

As always, thanks for stopping by!

I hope you are having a fertile day.

X ♥  O

Unicorn ~ Symbol of Magic and Healing ~ SOLD

“Magic is believing in yourself. 

If you can do that, you can make anything happen.”

~ Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Unicorn Spirit ~ Ancient Mysteries Day 23 Grace ~ Power ~ Untamable ~ Passion 8.5 x 6.5" Hand Painted Watercolor on Yupo Paper Matted and Framed to 10" x 8" ~~~

Unicorn Spirit ~ Ancient Mysteries

Day 23

Grace ~ Power ~ Untamable ~ Passion

8.5 x 6.5" Hand Painted Watercolor on Yupo Paper

Matted and Framed to 10" x 8"

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SOLD

This was one of those paintings that was hard to photograph.  There's quite a bit of detail in the face that didn't come through in these shots. I will photograph this with my big camera at some point which will be a lot more accurate than my point and shoot.

Since you still seem to be enjoying them,

  here's a few in-progress shots for today's painting.

First Step - Paint the eyes.

Second Step -

Paint in light and medium mid-tones wet into wet.

Third Step -

The background wash and swirls were added. The

 painting was finished by lifting and tickling areas of

 pigment with a damp brush and adding a few darker mid-tones.

Unicorn Spirit -  Full frame/ Uncropped

Thanks again for stopping by!

Thanks especially to those of you who have taken the time to share your thoughts. You don't always have to be so darn sweet. I would always welcome constructive criticism too!

I hope you are having a magical day.

X ♥  O

Dolphin ~ Symbol of Playfulness and Cooperation

"We don't stop playing because we grow old;

we grow old because we stop playing."

~ George Bernard Shaw

Dolphin Spirit ~ Natural Rhythums

Day 22

Social ~ Relaxation ~ Exercise ~ Exuberance

~  8.5 x 6.5" Hand Painted Watercolor on Yupo Paper

Matted and Framed to 10" x 8"

Painting Options

painting only $99.00 USD art matted w/ backing $105.00 USD art matted + Framed - Med. Wood $135.00 USD

I'm finishing up late again tonight because most of the morning was spent online trying to resolve an issue with my Google accounts. Sooo frustrating, but I persevered and after three and a half hours, finally got it resolved - YAY!!  The headache remained for the rest of the day though. I'm sure you can relate!

Here's a few in-progress shots for today's painting.

First Step - Paint the eyes and body.

Because I wanted the dolphin lighter than the

background, I started with light to medium mid-tones.

Second Step -

The background wash and swirls were added.

Third Step -

As in previous posts, the painting was finished

by adding the calligraphy, lifting a little pigment

here and there and adding a few darks and darker mid-tones.

Dolphion Spirit -  Full frame/ Uncropped

Thanks again for all the comments and emails
from old friends and new!

I hope you are having a playful day.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

X ♥  O