Poodles

Poodles was the theme in this 50's Graceland bathroom.  Just too cool not to post.

Graceland

Graceland was really very pretty.  Much more than I expected.  The interiors were a step back in time from the 50's to the 70's.

These Boots Were Made for Walking!

I'm starting my cross-country trip to Colorado this week.  My house sitter and alarm are in place and my art supplies are packed!  I hope you will follow me through this art journey to Wuanita Hot Springs Ranch where I will be leading painting lessons with the ranch guests and hopefully creating my own Western themed watercolor and oil paintings.  I am going to try and post a comment and photo each day.  Wish me luck!

Mary Ann

Art Locker Project

I came across a tall and narrow set of school lockers at Livi and Company in Albany.  The price was too good to resist so I loaded it into my car and drove that sucker home!  I don't have time right now to spray paint it and I'm not sure I want to.  I did decorate it with magnets, some made out of vintage watercolor paint boxes.  Each door is labeled with the art supplies it holds.  It is definitely a work in progress.

Artist's Mecca

Sennelier makes some of the world's best pastels.  Their shop is in Paris and I was lucky enough to visit and shop.  I snapped a photo at dusk of a couple walking by in the rain.  This pastel painting is not quite finished but I wanted to share it.

Cowpokes to Come

This summer will be devoted to Western themed artworks of mine and students.  I'm posting one I painted a few years ago that's called, "Cowboy Wannabes".

Flash Card Art

A friend gave to me a box of old elementary flash cards.  I have racked my brain thinking of something creative to do with them.  Being made of card stock, they are stiff enough to take watercolor paint.  I doodled some paisley designs on them and painted over with a very thin brush of watercolor paints.  Certain words can make pretty strong statements.  Enjoy!