2026 Landscape #9

$145 (unframed)6x4" mini original watercolor
Available to the 1st person to email
(framing10x8". $35 - shipping available at cost)
If unsold by 8/7 the price goes to $225.

I am loving the textures I was able to get, the clumpy grass in the foreground, trees and to be able to create distance.  A feeling of a bit overcast, but it is Scotland after all...Callander, near Stirling.  Your eye is not sure if it wants to go to the "coo" or the barn first!

Busy day today, I had breakfast with a buddy, ran a few errands with Linda, picked up 3 more dozen ears of corn to put into the freezer.  Linda cleans it and I boil and cut off.  Love having fresh corn in the middle of winter.   Meanwhile trying to decide when to pack the van and IF the weather is going to co-operate for the show on Saturday.  In my younger days I didn't mind showing in rain, but I must admit the thrill is now gone!

This Saturday  August 8 is the BIG Lititz Craft Show
I am in my usual space in front of the Sutter's Courtyard at the square.
from 8 to 4  Free... 

2026 Sunflower #1

SOLD!   $145 (unframed) 4x6" mini original watercolor
Available to the 1st person to email
(framing 8x10". $35 - shipping available at cost)
If unsold by 8/6 the price goes to $225.

I found these sunflowers at S Clyde Weavers on Monday.  I usually wait till September to start painting them but these were really pretty with a blue sky.


I spent some time with a photographer today.  I have been included in something special for Lititz which I will share later.  Lots of photos were taken and I even got to put on my bicycle kit and take my bike out to the trail for some shots!  Boy did that feel good!  I had my boot off for 30 minutes!

Monday Check in...

My newest original...

"Earthenware"            framed 21x17        $1000.

This is from Zoar, OH and was my demonstration piece at the show.
The jugs just shine!  I am super happy with the way this turned out.


I want to share a clients wall display of my paintings.  Fantastic color!
My paintings just stand out on this wall.

Health Update:  I had my 3 year cancer check up this morning and I am all clear!  WooHoo!!   I can stop the MRI and move the Cat Scans to every 6 months.  Keeping my port.  Meanwhile the past chemo has caused an issue with my big toe so I am currently in a boot. Making getting around a bit cumbersome but hey...I can get around!  Blessed.

Show Update: 
This Saturday  August 8 is the BIG Lititz Craft Show
I am in my usual space in front of the Sutter's Courtyard at the square.
from 8 to 4  Free... 


and the following week is...

2026 Still Life #28

mini original watercolor  $225.
My first painting from Zoar Village, Ohio

Trip Update: The point of being in Ohio was for a show with some sightseeing added on!  I have wanted to try this how for years but it was the same date as the Lititz Art Show.  This year Lititz moved their date to October and I was able to try it.  This was another one of those shows where every crafter is at the top of their field, so the quality is super high.  Zoar is 20 minutes south of Canton, and a bit in the middle of nowhere.  Beautiful rolling countryside.  I demonstrated all weekend.  I'll show the completed painting on Monday.

2026 Window #6

 
mini original watercolor   $225.
A nice window from Scotland...

Trip Update:   Started our morning with a beautiful breakfast... Brick House on Main owner Cathy can cook!

We had two days to visit three villages on the hunt for new subject material for me to paint.
Roscoe Village   and   Zoar Village were both settled in the early 1800's  while  Schoenbrunn Village  was from 1772 and very primitive.  A lot of history!

2026 Still Life #27

mini original watercolor   $225.

Nice crock..

Trip Update: We got back last night from our week in Ohio.  We spent 2 days at The Wilds, Linda’s birthday wish.  We were here 15 years ago and Linda wanted to go again.  The point of the Wilds is to conserve endangered species so the number/variety of animals is limited. Not like a zoo.

We stayed in a yurt.  Glamping at its finest.  King bed, bathroom and air conditioning but in a tent!

We spent the evening sitting out on our deck with this view... Kids are not allowed in the yurts and the two below us were empty so it was quiet.


Included was dinner, breakfast and a safari ride. About half way through the ride it started raining and we had to take cover.  







The end of day 2 we headed north to Gnadenhutten, Ohio and checked into our home away for 6 nights. Brick House on Main.  Cathy is a wonderful host!  Check the story on the town of  Gnadenhutten.   More tomorrow!

2026 Still Life #26

mini original watercolor. $225.
A corner from my house!


Looking ahead...Reminder to Ohio, tell ALL your friends.
I am so excited to be exhibiting with this group!
More info click here!

2026 Still Life #25

 
mini original watercolor. $225.

A crock on a great little stool.
We have a nice collection of old small wooden stools!

2026 Still Life #24

 

mini original watercolor   $225.
Love the light on this old crock!

2026 Still Life #23

 
mini original watercolor. $225.

Found this in George Masons, Gunston Hall in VA.