Standing Room Only

"An inconvenience is an

adventure wrongly considered."

~ Gilbert K. Chesterton

It was a rough start to the first in a series of painting demonstrations in New York City yesterday. After our train died somewhere south of Newark, NJ, we eventually had to be rescued by another Amtrak Train which put us over an hour and a half off schedule. There was mostly standing room only as the train we embarked was already 3/4 full. I was pleasantly surprised though about how well most people handled the situation.

So after leaving my house and making reservations with plenty of time to spare, I arrived at the art store over an hour late and proceeded to demonstrate at full throttle. If nothing else, I learned most people handle inconvenience with grace. I also realized that I was taking way too much stuff! I spent the afternoon seriously reorganizing, downsizing and streamlining my YIPPEE 4 YUPO presentation and I am good to go again!

Part of my demo captured on iPhone
by Page from Legion Paper.

Tomorrow  is Number Two of 

Five Spring Demonstrations in New York City

at Dick Blick Art Stores
Sponsored by Legion Paper!

Yesterday's Demo ~ Blooming Cherry Tree
6.5 x 8.8" Watercolor on Translucent Yupo paper

Thanks so much for stopping by. 

As always, your friendship and comments

are most appreciated.

X ♥  O

 

Happy Day of the Dead!

"For Mexicans, death is something good, not bad.

We say death is like waking up. We are not

afraid of death; we embrace it."

~ Diane Guerrero

Happy Day of the Dead
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4" x 6" original hand painted watercolor on Yupo paper 

Acid-free Mat w/ Backing in sleeve/ or framed - 5" x 7" 

Signed and certified by the artist.

Learn how you can celebrate the Day of the Dead.

"People do not die for us immediately, but remain bathed in a sort of aura of life which bears no relation to true immortality but through which they continue to occupy our thoughts in the same way as when they were alive.
It is as though they were traveling abroad."

~ Marcel Proust

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HAPPY HALLOWEEN ~ ALMOST!!

“Never put your faith in a Prince.

When you require a miracle, trust in a Witch.”

~ Catherynne M. Valente

Witch with a Crow in Hand
Whimsical Witch #1
8" x 10" original watercolor

Painting Options

matted w/ backing $85.00 USD matted / framed / med- wood $105.00 USD

Wacky witches are available for licensing here.

See My

Halloween Board,

Pirate Board & Jersey Devil Board

on Pinterest.

(Only 1 Day to go you know!)

And Remember Dearie -

“Keep the Magic Alive!”

Yee Hee Hee Hee!

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!

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Getting Into the Halloween Spirit Yet ? !

“The first time I called myself a 'Witch'

was the most magical moment of my life.” 

~ Margot Adler

Merry Meet, Merry Part and Merry Meet Again

Sisters' Merry Magick
• SOLD
Transparent watercolor on 140lb Arches - 8 x 10" Framed

Have Some Halloween Fun!

 

Feel free to print out this festive drawing for yourself, a friend, your children or grandchildren! Follow my color scheme or create your own. Have some coloring fun! It fits nicely on a standard 8.5 x 11" sheet. I'd love to see some pics if you give it a go! If you have trouble downloading it, email me and I'll send you the file!

“Just because I'm on a different path
doesn't mean I'm lost.” 

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!

X ♥  O

Do You Believe in Mermaids? ~ Legend # 24 of 30

"Over the centuries,

 we have transformed the ancient myths and folk tales

and made them into the fabric of our lives.

Consciously and unconsciously we weave the

narratives of myth and folk tale into our daily existence."

~ Jack Zipes

Mermaids are legendary aquatic creatures with the upper body of a woman and the torso of a fish. Stories of mermaids have been around for thousands of years and appear in the ancient stories and folklore of many cultures, including Native North Americans. It has been said that the human-animal hybrid symbolizes ancient man's understanding that we are both one with and different from the animals that we share the planet with. 

This is yesterday's painting that I didn't quite finish in time to post. I've included some photos of the painting matted and framed below. 

#24 of 30 -

Myths, Fables, Folk Tales and Legends

Mermaid Dream 4" x 6" original hand painted watercolor on Yupo paper Acid-free Mat w/ Backing in sleeve - 5" x 7" Signed and certified by the artist.

Mermaid Dream

4" x 6" original hand painted watercolor on Yupo paper

Acid-free Mat w/ Backing in sleeve - 5" x 7"

Signed and certified by the artist.

Painting Options

matted w/ backing $55.00 USD matted / framed / med- wood $65.00 USD

This little painting would look precious on a wall or setting on a shelf or desk. It would make a most memorable gift. Could you do me a favor and give me a little feedback? Do you like it in the double mat or the black one better?

Thanks for stopping by!

Would You Want a World Without Dragons? ~ # 23 of 30 ~ SOLD

“No, I would not want to live in a world without dragons,

as I would not want to live in a world without magic,

for that is a world without mystery

and that is a world without faith.” 

~ R.A.Salvatore

The list of dragons in folklore and legends is extensive. Dragons are present in so many cultures, both Western and Eastern, dating as far back as antiquity. One has to wonder if there is any truth to this powerful being or if it is just a metaphor and a wonderful creature of the imagination. No matter where the stories started, they are here to stay and seem to strike some common cord among all the people of the world.

#23 of 30 -

Myths, Fables, Folk Tales and Legends

The Dragon's Haunt 12" x 9.5" original hand painted watercolor on Yupo paper Acid-free Mat w/ Backing in sleeve - 16" x 20" Signed and certified by the artist.

The Dragon's Haunt

12" x 9.5" original hand painted watercolor on Yupo paper

Acid-free Mat w/ Backing in sleeve - 16" x 20"

Signed and certified by the artist.

• SOLD

Do you believe in dragons?

Do you Believe in the Supernatural? ~ ~ # 10 of 30 ~ SOLD

"I definitely like a little bit of darkness, a little edge.

I tend to get bored when things are too simple

or too ... expected."

~ Deborah Ann Well

Jersey Devil on a Spooky Starry Night

14" x 20" original hand painted watercolor on Yupo paper

Acid-free Mat w/ Backing in sleeve - 18" x 24"

Signed and certified by the artist.

• SOLD

Here's an in-progress (almost finished) shot.

My intentions were good, but I got so involved 

in painting, I forget to stop and take pictures.

☻

Only 50 Days 'til Halloween!

#10 of 30 -

Myths, Fables, Folk Tales and Legends

Thanks for stopping by and have a good starry night!

Why Are Flamingos Pink? ~ # 8 of 30

Flamingos are pink because they eat shrimp! Yes, it's another true Urban Legend.  The flocks that eat brine shrimp from salty lakes in both the world's hemispheres get their coloring from the beta carotene which the shrimp contain. Without this food source, they loose their pink, so zoo keepers supplement their diets with the chemical.

Pretty in Pink Flamingos

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 painting here.

#8 of 30 -

Myths, Fables, Folk Tales and Legends

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A Beloved Local Legend ~ #7 of 30 ~ SOLD

“Does progress mean that we

dissolve our ancient myths?

If we forget our legends, 

I fear that we shall close

an important door

to the imagination.” 

~ James Christensen

Jersey Devil ~ Beloved Local Dragon

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.

• SOLD

#7 of 30 -

Myths, Fables, Folk Tales and Legends

Thanks for stopping by and have a starry starry night!

X ♥  O