Handle

This handle reminds me of an arm. This is a part of that mobile water pump that I did a previous painting of--the gauges, switch and knobs. I feel like I need to get a handle on things!
Watercolor 7"x 7"
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Hydrant II

Another angle of the yellow hydrant.
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Watercolor, 7 x 7"

Hydrant

Here's a hydrant on a gray day. I made this princess costume for my granddaughter for Halloween this weekend--out of two old slips and some quilt batting and trim. These jack-o-lanterns were left behind by some campers. I came across them on my walk this morning.
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Watercolor, 7"x 7"

Gauges, Switch and Knobs

Just a section of a panel of gauges on a mobile water pump owned by the state park.
It's taking me a bit longer to complete my smaller paintings--I'm painting from 9:30am till 4pm while my granddaughter is in preschool.
Watercolor, 7"x 7"
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Water Spigot II

Another spigot on a warm dry CA day.
A few posts back, I left off talking about things I've learned about myself while painting almost daily for a year. I said I'd talk about ego later. Yikes, why did I say that! OK---I'll try to be very honest, (my ego wants me to lie.) My ego seems to be tied to the moon. One day it's embarrassingly large, like a child's, another day I disappear. Painting at this steady pace, a rhythmic pace, seems to drum over my fluctuating ego; it pushes it to one side. My ego wants to linger in the light--tell me I'm great, or linger in the dark--I'm nothing but a nothing. Reality is, it's another day--turn off your mind and paint! I've found the constancy of painting, effects the ego like Prozac effects wild swings of emotion. I guess that's a good thing--but there is a deadening feeling--I can't go on pushing my ego aside----which brings me back to the first most important thing I've learned this year of painting--that is, I can't paint everyday!
Watercolor 7"x 7"
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Water Spigot

These spigots in the campground remind me of quails. CA state water spigot and the CA state bird!
Watercolor 7"x 7"
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Fire Extinguisher II

I started this one on Thursday, but couldn't finish till today--lots going on. I want to thank all my faithful viewers for your comments and encouraging e-mails and for your purchases, your support keeps me going! I've been painting these almost daily paintings now for a little more than a year. It's been an interesting learning experience. I've learned more about myself than the actual painting process. The most important thing I've learned is that I can't paint every day. Even if I wasn't caring for my granddaughter, I'd still need days off. A balance is important. I've also learned that the computer can be very addictive. I've had to monitor my time spent in front of this screen. Also I wanted to add a bit about ego, but alas I have to go...I'll talk about ego another day.
Watercolor 7"x 7"
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Fire Extinguisher

Fire season in CA.
Watercolor, 7"x 7"
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Water Main with Arrow II

Here's another.
Watercolor 7"x 7"
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Water Main with Arrow

I like the arrows on this water main and the sprayed on blue paint.

Watercolor 7"x 7"
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Knitting Knotty Rope

My son made this rope from t-shirt yarn on a handmade knitting knotty. This was an art project I did with my students a long time ago. We made the knotties from toilet tubes and popsicle sticks all paper mached together. I would then cut up old t-shirts in a continual spiral strip--stretched to curl. Those kids had me cutting t-shirt yarn like crazy! This one was made with a tie dyed t-shirt.
Watercolor 7"x 7"
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Lillies

I started this painting on Monday. I chose flowers because I went in to have a colonoscopy done the next day, so sort of a recovery painting for myself.
I found out I couldn't concentrate enough to paint on just a liquid diet. So here it is two days later. I'm glad I didn't go with another hose or rope painting! But I'm not done with them yet, oh no not yet...
I'm going to mention my change in prices, every now and then to give you fair warning and a chance to buy now if you're so inclined. My prices are going up on Nov. 1st
Watercolor, 7"x 7"
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Garden Hose II

Different hose, different day. I've linked to a site (blog links), that shows some of my larger paintings. I'll be adding more as I go along. I'm taking pictures of the frames which is a bit challenging. (Most of my larger paintings are already framed)
Watercolor 7"x 7"
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Indian Summer Garden Hose

I love Indian summer days, and I do need to water a few things!
Watercolor 7"x 7"
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