This Week Today

I started writing this on Monday, 3/15 and have been at it all week.

A bit of sunshine for your Friday morning ... 

Monday mornings begin on Sunday night for me as I sprawl on the sofa with my planner. 

On Monday, I pretty much ignored what I'd written in my planner and did a Live Stream on stamping in a little book instead.

In my studio, I have a big basket and box project folders for YouTube videos and I keep doing things off the cuff instead. Here is a look at the flip book I was working on.

Tuesday: My planner says "Watercolor." Also: "Work on Mixed Media Watercolor class."

Here's some of the painting I started. (at the top of this post: I love the idea of the flowers glowing yellow around the bulb part and the sunlight dancing along the tops. Sorry about the uneven lighting.)

The red coming down from the flower needs more definition. 

I will go back into the right hand flower and lift paint out for the stamen "legs." I love that brown from mixing green and red. 

Tuesday Night: Aunt Betz called from the hospital: Pneumonia. Wednesday was devoted to helping her get settled, talking to her doc and the nurses and distributing chocolate bunnies to all involved.

The rest of the week is up for grabs. I'm heading to the studio to work on some watercolors again and maybe get started on another flip book. Mixed Media Watercolor class is underway. This happend

After being inspired by the Gelli Arts folks here, I folded a bunch of mark-making tools for the Gelli Prints video coming soon.  Today is the son's birthday so this is underway

Who knew there was a thing called Hipster Animals? Honestly! Google it. They are hilarious. I caved and purchased the set from Hero Arts after watching Kristina Werner make a card with it here. I think they need bodies but they could also be trophy heads. 

Have a great weekend, everyone. I'm looking forward to my stamp carving class tomorrow. Off now to visit my auntie. Here are some of the materials and tools I used this week (affiliate links used).

 

 

Comments

[Barbara M]

Hipster animals. How ironic🐼 I, too, am looking forward to Saturday's stamp carving class (even though I'm not allowed to play with sharp objects 😕)

[Diana Trout]

So funny, Barbara - look at that panda. I’m looking forward to tomorrow! I’ll be sure to have the band aids ready

[Diana B.]

Those flowers are gorgeous!

[Diana Trout]

Awww thanks, Diana! They are still a work in progress. But it’s going well I think :)

[Mary H]

I love those drippy, watery flowers! I sometimes have trouble being loose with my watercolors but that's what I'm aiming for.

[Diana Trout]

Thanks! It’s hard to be loose, Mary (and I could say something here about a bottle of wine). It takes practice. Have you taken my Watercolor Wildflowers class?