Thursday, January 23, 2014

Little paintings

Playing around with little watercolor paintings while we're traveling. I'm in Mesa, AZ to attend ARTzona - an art retreat hosted by my friend Trina. Our first pre-retreat event is a hike at Usery Park this afternoon, timed to coincide with the sunset. My camera will be in tow and I hope to have some lovely photos to share.

These two paintings are finished, of the several in various stages in my kit. Lot's of rough sketches to convert if I'm able to concentrate.

I am still working slowly on my 30 paintings to be completed by the end of January. Traveling has interrupted the flow a bit and we'll see if I can "get 'er done".  That is my catch phrase for the year, by the way. "Get 'er done." Usually it's prefaced with "suck it up princess". :) I got that phrase from a mentor years ago. Suck it up Princess; get 'er done! Ha!

Hope your week is going well!


Sharing with the lovely artists at Paint Party Friday, hosted by Eva and Kristen.  Do take a peek to see what wonderful art they have created this week. 



24 comments:

DVArtist said...

These are so pretty and full of springtime.
Nicole/Beadwright

Faye said...

Your hummingbird is beautiful, Helen. That's the kind we have around here in the summer - the ruby throated hummingbird.

Heather Foust said...

Have fun at your art retreat and "Get er done Princess!" Love the hummingbird!!

Marji said...

Great inspiration here! "suck it up buttercup" is our phrase - pretty similar! Happy PPF

froebelsternchen said...

I love this happy colors!
Happy PPF!
GREAT ARTWORK!
xxx Susi

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thanks for the info very usefull for me..
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Tarang Sinha said...

Really nice paintings!:)

Netty said...

Smashing watercolours Helen. Happy PPF, Annette x

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ann @ Whimsyville said...

Its fun to travel and bring along the art supplies. I seem to never get any 'real' work done - the hummingbird is beautiful !

Susan said...

Nice hummingbird! Happy PPF

Abela said...

The watercolors are difficult to work, so I see you use the safe. Saludos

soulbrush said...

I know I must sound boring- but I do love the delicacy of all your art. Happy PPF.

Unknown said...

ooh I love that hummingbird. Thank you for sharing a little bit of summer! Happy PPF!

Julie said...

Super cute! I love hummingbirds! =)

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Kim Campbell Radder said...

It'll be interesting to see how the Arizona landscape, its flora and fauna, inspire you. Enjoy!

Maria Medeiros said...

Really lovely!

Unknown said...

Love these!!! Hummingbirds are one of my favorite birds!!! Wishing you a warm and cozy and Happy PPF!!!

GlorV1 said...

Hi Helen. Hope you are having fun on your mini vacation. Enjoy. Love your hummingbirds. Very nice job.:)

Rita said...

Very nice! Who doesn't love hummingbirds?

jane said...

I just love your hummingbird, Helen ♥
I'm putting together a little travel kit for myself, because I can't bear to have empty hands :)

Arnoldo L. Romero, MLA said...

I love the softness of your watercolors. Happy belated PPF!

Cindy D. said...

So delicate and pretty!

coco.nut said...

very nice, delicate paintings!

happy PPF!

Unknown said...

Very nice paintings!

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