Superstitious About Friday the 13th?

"On Friday the 13th,

Don't walk under any ladders,

Don't break any mirrors,

Don't spill any salt,

And don't walk by any black cats."

Friday the 13th happens only once this year; today, May 13th. The belief that Friday the 13th is bad luck is one of the most prevalent legends of the 20th and 21st century. It is hard to pinpoint the exact origins that are responsible for it's popularity because there are so many! Follow the links to see more information about this day! 

Friday The 13th

~~ 7.5" x 5.5" original hand painted watercolor on Yupo paper ~~

Acid-free Mat w/ Backing in sleeve - 8" x 10"

Signed and certified by the artist.
Purchase the painting here.

Happy Friday the 13th everyone!

The Colors of Spring

"If we could see the miracle 

of a single flower clearly,

our whole world would change." 

 ~ Buddha

The Miracle of Spring

Painting Specifications and Price

Tulips symbolize perfect love, new life and spiritual awareness.
Everyone in this area is so ready for winter to be over! More frigid, sloppy weather is on its way. It's chilly here today but at least the sun is shining. I've found comfort in painting and posting flowers on Facebook and Daily Paintworks over the past week. The cheerful colors seem to offer a soothing respite from the dreary grays of the season. I hope today's tulip perks you up too.

I am thinking of all my online buddies

and hoping you are having a colorful day!

Thanks for stopping by.

X ♥  O

Little Rabbit ~ Symbol of Overcoming Our Fears

"Fear stifles our thinking and actions. 

It creates indecisiveness that results in stagnation. 

I have known talented people who procrastinate 

indefinitely rather than risk failure. 

Lost opportunities 

cause erosion of confidence, 

and so the downward spiral begins."

~ Charles Stanley

Little Tuxedo Rabbit ~ Live With Courage matted view 5.5 x 3.75" Alcohol Ink & Watercolor  Painting on Yupo Paper Signed, Certified, Matted and Framed to 7" x 5"

Little Tuxedo Rabbit ~ Live With Courage

matted view

5.5 x 3.75" Alcohol Ink & Watercolor

 Painting on Yupo Paper

Signed, Certified, Matted and Framed to 7" x 5"

Painting Options

painting only $50.00 USD art matted w/ backing $55.00 USD art matted + Framed - Med. Wood $65.00 USD

Here are some of the steps in creating this piece.

Masking fluid was used.

Alcohol Ink Stamping Technique 

with masking removed

Rabbit and moon painted in watercolor

full frame / uncropped version

As Always, thanks for stopping by. Hoppy creating!

X ♥  O

Thirty New Paintings of Animals I Love

"An animal's eyes have the power 

to speak a great language."

~ Martin Buber

Here are the paintings I completed during the month of January 2014.

Spirit Guides and Animals I Love

8.5" x 6.5" Watercolors On Yupo Paper 

I am very excited to present this collage of artwork which represents my third 30 Paintings In 30 Days Challenge series! Each number and title links to a larger view with painting prices, details and the symbolism associated with each animal. Because I'm envisioning these pieces will make some very interesting groupings, you will receive a discount on original paintings from this series in sets of three or more!  Just place your order through the PayPal shopping cart and I'll happily refund 10% of the total price of the artwork.

I'm also planning on offering prints in various sizes on a few of these images, based on popularity. If you'd be interested in a print of one or more of these paintings, please leave me a comment with the name or number in the comments section here or on the painting's individual blog entry. Some of these images have been tweaked since my first post, so please follow the links to see the current version. I'd really appreciate your input too. It will be very helpful in deciding which ones I may offer as prints.

1. Bison ~ Gratitude    2. Deer ~ Gentleness    3. Cardinal ~ Reincarnation

4.  Rooster ~ Confidence      5. Wolf ~ Family and Protection

6. Eagle ~ Inspiration      7. Frog ~ Abundance     8. Dog ~ Loyalty

9. Cat ~ Independence        10. Elephant ~ Ancient Power

11. Rabbit ~ Instinct      12. Hummingbird ~ Love      13. Turtle ~ Patience

14. Hawk ~ Courage      15. Crow ~ Protection      16. Fox ~ Observation

17. Owl ~ Wisdom      18. Horse ~ Power      19. Moose ~ Strength

20. Butterfly ~ Transformation      21. Bear ~ Knowledge

22. Dolphin ~ Playfulness   23. Unicorn ~ Passion   24. Pig ~ Intelligence

25. Heron ~ Focus    26. Squirrel ~ Foresight      27. Goat ~ Balance

28. Dragonfly ~ Magic    29. Groundhog ~ Dreams      30. Chickadee ~ Joy

"If all the beasts were gone, men would

die from a great loneliness of spirit, 

for whatever happens to the beasts 

also happens to the man.  All things are connected. 

 Whatever befalls the Earth befalls the sons of the Earth. "

 ~ Chief Seattle

See my first 30 Paintings in 30 Days Series,
"Paintings Inspired By Quotes About Trees" 
January 2013.

My second 30 Paintings in 30 Days Series,
"Myths, Folk Tales and Legends" 
September 2013.

Remember, based on popularity, I plan on offering prints 

in various sizes on a few of these new animal paintings. 

Please pick your favorites and voice your opinions!

I appreciate your interest and support very much.

With Heartfelt Thanks,

X ♥  O

Cardinal ~ Symbol of Creativity and Family

"The Cardinal's color is part of its message

and can signal a time of heightened awareness,

greater creativity and more satisfaction in your life."

Cardinal Spirit ~ Man In The Mask
Day 3 

Illumination  ~  Creativity  ~  Family  ~  Reincarnation

See painting specifications and price here.
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I was hoping to get a cohesive series this month, but it looks like my creative muse has other plans! At this point, I guess I'll just switch gears and settle for a month of experimentation and exploration! 

"Art is a path on which we honor our world.

 Art may not be the only path, but it is a good path,

 even though at times a difficult one. As bearers of

 this honor, we artists do not need to simply 

 render our world as we see it 

 but as we might ourselves redesign it." 

 ~ Robert Genn 

Thanks again for stopping by.

Your emails, pep talks and comments are appreciated.

X ♥  O

Deer ~ Symbol of Gentleness and Love

Because of its wandering nature,

deer have been associated with new adventure

and path finding, so I thought it was a fitting subject to start out the 30 paintings in 30 days challenge.

Deer Spirit ~ Divine Connection
Day 2
See painting specifications and price here.

Gentleness  ~  Heightened Perception  ~  Path finding

The hardest part about this painting challenge for me is not painting 30 paintings, but painting 30 paintings that I want to post online for all the world to see! My idea for this series was so well planned out, I thought it was going to be a piece of cake. WRONG! I've done six paintings since yesterday and still am not satisfied with the path I'm on! Oh well, I know all too well, it's all part of the process. I'm not getting stressed out about it or anything, yet. No pain, no gain.

I'm trying to come up with a similar color scheme and approach for the set. I am experimenting with technique and tried workable fixative but got the same bubbled up effect (above) like with regular fixative. I guess there is just so much layering you can do with watercolor on Yupo paper unless you go pretty opaque. I have tried using thin acrylic washes but so far have been unhappy with my results.

Deer Spirit ~ Day 1
NFS

It's already started coming down, and according to the National Weather Service, we are expecting "blowing snow" ( never saw that term before) and very cold temps with wind chills in the  minuses here tonight and tomorrow. Supplies for the animals are stockpiled and the horses are double blanketed. The hatches are battened down and Jerry just got back with gas for the tractor so we can dig out if need be. 

Thanks for stopping by.

Your emails, pep talks and comments are appreciated.

Stay safe and warm and have a good evening.

X ♥  O

30 Days of Myths, Legends and Folk Tales ~ In Watercolor on Yupo Paper

“It has been said that next to hunger and thirst,

our most basic human need is for storytelling.” 

~ Khalil Gibran

Myths, Folk Tales and Legends Collection

Watercolors On Yupo Paper In Varied Sizes

This is a collage of artwork done for the 2nd 2013 30 Paintings In 30 Days Challenge. Each number and title links to a larger view with painting details and the story that inspired each piece. 

              1. Kokopelli's Magic      2. Sing A Song Of Sixpence      3. Magical Unicorn

4.  Jersey Devil On A Starry Starry Night      5. Kokopelli's Nighttime Magic

6. Kokopelli's Daytime Magic      7. Beloved Local Dragon     8. Pretty In Pink

9. Baa Baa Black Sheep      10. Jersey Devil On A Spooky Starry Night

11. Eagle's Keen Eyesight      12. Friday The 13th      13. White Buffalo Woman

14. The Dreamcatcher      15. The Tortoise And The Hare      16. Rainbow Crow

17. Eloping Elephants      18. Talk Like A Pirate      19. Buried Pirate Treasure

20. Bad Luck Bananas      21. Blue Moon      22. Moving Into The Dark

23. The Dragon's Haunt      24. Mermaid Dream      25. Flying Horses

26. The Colors Of A Hummingbird      27. The Heron And The Hummingbird

28. Spring Bunny      29. The Wolves Within      30. The Creation Of Butterflies

“Stories make us more alive, more human,

more courageous, more loving.”

~ Madeleine L’Engle

See my first 30 Paintings in 30 Days Series,
"Paintings Inspired By Quotes About Trees" January 2013.

I hope you can find one or two that resonate with you!

X ♥  O