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Liberate Your Art Postcard #5

Postcard #5. Art by Melody Lorraine. Colored pencils.

Postcard #5 is this super cute postcard is from Melody. If you look closely, you will see there is a “snowmouse” outside the window. Check out more of her work at her blog, and in her Zazzle store.

I loved learning more about Melody. We have a lot in common. She loves animals, England, Ireland, Beatrix Potter, all things small, books and old houses. She is not a “girlie” girl, would like to keep bees, and calls herself a “keeper of memories”.

“Catching Sun”, Janice Darby.

I also received two of my extra swap postcards. This is from Janice Darby, a terrific photographer. She calls it, “Catching Sun”. Isn’t that a wonderful thought? She has a lot of amazing photos on her site. Including a close up of an orange slice, and a series on a peanut loving blue bird. She is really great at capturing children too!

Photo by Shelly Gross.

I love this photo by Shelly. She said the “angry” bird was stalking her. Uh oh! If you love orchids, take a look at Shelly’s Flickr photostream. She also has more posted on her blog. This is the second time I have been lucky enough to swap with Shelly.

Hope you are having a wonderful weekend!

Thank you Melody, Janice and Shelly for sharing your wonderful art with me!

A Little Bird and a Castle

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4 x 5 watercolor on Arches 140 lb. cold press paper.

adding texture to the frame

I worked on this yesterday, and I am painting the frame for it as well. It is a Mother’s day gift. I saw this little bird on Pinterest. The artist’s name was not included. Thought it would be good practice at staying loose. I still need more practice, but I like how this turned out.

The frame was bright gold, I thought a soft pewter would be better. I started with a base of khaki. I applied each layer lightly with a sponge, to allow the previous layers to show through. I added silver, and metallic taupe. Then I used a toothbrush to spatter some black in just a few areas for texture.

Bird in frame I know it is difficult to see in the photo. It looks great in person. I will seal it tomorrow and it will be ready to hang.

Liberate Your Art

Postcard #4 arrived. All the way from Kent, in the U.K. It is a terrific photo of the Bodiam Castle, taken by Lisa. I don’t have her last name, but she did give me her email address.

Bodiam Castle in Kent, U.K.

I love historical British shows. Call the Midwife, Bletchley Circle, Downton Abbey. So this card is a huge treat for me. Lisa’s photo is awesome. She framed the castle with branches that are just beginning to bloom.

So glad Lisa, to meet you in the swap this year!

Liberate Your Art Postcard Number 3

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Mixed media: watercolor, acrylic, fabric, and paper flowers cut from gift bags. (click photo to see more)

I came home from brunch with my folks, raspberry french toast from Corky’s, to find this. A fantastical postcard from my friend Natasha Papousek. She explains:

Aloha Art Friend!
This year’s swap finds me in Honolulu for the spring semester. I thought it fitting to show a phoenix (an old bird celebrating new beginnings) with the Queen of Polynesian flowers, the Tiare or Tahitian Gardenia. As I learn about Hawaii and experience new adventures, I am reminded of this quote by Ursula K. LeGuin:

It is good to have an end to journey;
but it is the journey that matters in the end.

Mixed media: watercolor, acrylic, fabric, and paper flowers cut from gift bags.

This card traveled from Hawaii to Oregon. It took the long way around through the east coast before landing in southern California. This traveling card came from an avid traveler! I hope the travel bug rubs off on me!

Thank you Natasha, for making this a delightful day!

Wishing you all the best, may you have many new beginnings!