Thursday, May 6, 2010

My New Puppy Gigi





As you may know, over spring break I got a new puppy at the shelter. She is part Shih tzu and part Yorkie--just the most adorable little thing. Well, she got very ill two days after we got her. She was even admitted to the vet hospital. With the guidance of our wonderful vet, Dr. Shafer, my husband, Jack, nursed her back to health. Now, after three very difficult weeks, I think she is going to make it. However, she is still on antibiotics and weekly trips to the doggie doctor.

Anyway, I saw a dog painting by Kathy Levitt, and I decided to paint a picture of her frolicking in the spring with her sweet little puppy attitude. I also included a cute photo of her.

Fields of Flowers



Spring is the time for me to do lots of flowers. Here are a few in my "Fields of Flowers" series. I hope you enjoy them!!!

Spring Inspiration





I went to the greenhouse this week and all the flowers where so beautiful; it just inspired me to do some new flower vases. I'm mostly using the 6 x 12 canvas, but I have a few larger ones. I like the 6 x 12 size for flower vases. If you notice, I have incorporated the background I have been using on the flip flops. I really like this technique--you never know how it is going to turn out--and then voila'--awesomeness! It is like you just can't get it wrong--that is nice!