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In the spirit of April first, the daily painters came up with the theme, "out of the box"--meaning we'd create something in an entirely different way than what we're used to. Although I've created collaborations with my granddaughter, this one is a collaboration with my sister Martha--she drew and painted the bottom image--sent it to me--I then let it sit for about a year before finishing it here. Martha is working on a very large and amazing wall piece--please do check it out!
It has been a long time since I've pulled a daily tarot card--I pulled the 7 of swords. I see this guy sneaking swords away--that's me sneaking a little time for myself here and there, (I'm posting this after hours while the little one sleeps) This lady is reaching into her shadow self--her dreams--a neglected part--both figures yearn for the other.

Mixed Media, 7"x 7"
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Elephant Seals

Snouts and tails. These guys need to chill! It's a regular rest fest! On one of my trips up to see these elephant seals, I saw a momma giving birth to a pup! (I think they're called pups) As she trailed along the beach, the pup just slipped right out! Voila! Done! From elephant seals to fairies, princesses, and ballerinas...Scroll down to see pictures from a very sweet weekend!

Watercolor 7"x 7"
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My son, her uncle came over this weekend and helped my granddaughter play flower fairies--he did her hair!
A princess of course.

My granddaughter drew out this princess ballerina for me to embroider onto her leotard. She picked out all the colors.
The studio after her dance lesson.

Eucalyptus Leaves V

Crazy bright orange new growth waving and dancing on the top of a eucalyptus tree reminding me of an intricate Calder mobile branching out to smaller and smaller leaves.
Watercolor, 7"x 7"
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Pirate

A serious little pirate. How can you tell he's serious? He has two buckles! Arrrrg
Watercolor 7"x 7"
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Eucalyptus Leaves IV

I've had a few obligations that have interrupted my painting time. I always hope to get back on track, but my track is a bumpy one to begin with.
Watercolor, 7"x 7"
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Check out this great blue heron! It's looking out over the bay from my roof top--what a big bird--makes a big sound too!

Reinforced Corner of Sail

I've always liked grommets or eyelets. I remember, after learning how to put an eyelet in fabric, everything I made there after had eyelets--covered buttons--that's another thing I made a lot of--no covered buttons on this sail--don't go looking for them. It always bothered me that women's clothes aren't made as strong or as well as men's. Often the seams are not reinforced--the fabric is thin or cheap--it won't last. Men's clothing are finished and strong with good cloth--I don't know how true this is today--I don't shop all that often, but it was true back when I was making my own clothes. I would reinforce all my seams---maybe this was a bit obsessive, because after doing all that work, I'd end up not wearing the thing or giving it away. I guess I'm drawn to reinforced things--strength--durability--this sail can hold up to the winds out at sea.
Watercolor 7"x 7"
$120 matted / $160 matted & framed

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Grampa

I was a guest art teacher at my granddaughter's preschool this morning. I meant to take a few pictures, but just didn't have a moment to do that! I finish the project with them next Tuesday, so I hope to get a few pictures then.
Watercolor, 7"x 7"
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His Pets

It was Halloween night, there was a petting zoo...
Watercolor, 7"x 7"
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Puddle Reflection

The Daily painters theme for this month is reflection, in whatever form that may be. Check out the paintings for Wednesday, March 4th. Before I set out to paint, a crystal hanging in my window threw a little rainbow on my watercolor paper, and the early morning sun caught my spectacles.
Watercolor 7"x 7"
$120 matted / $160 matted & framed

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Kite Flying

A sunny windy day.
Watercolor, 7"x 7"
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