AS TIME GOES BY!

This is a watercolor painting done on 300# arches watercolor paper. The actual painting is 13 x 17 and the overall measurement is 25 X 21. It has a double matt, burgundy over ivory with a walnut frame with dust cover on the back.As you can see it is a mandolin with a bottle of wine and the sheet music of 'As Time Goes by' from Casablanca. It also has a book and a bowl. If you would like, I could also change the name of the song and put a different initial on the wine bottle. This is a great picture for over the bar.

Here is my Birdhouse with a cat Pen & Ink painting. It is 11.5 x 13.5 with the overall size 14.5 x 17. It has a painted frame in charcoal with white splatter paint and a wooden feather as an added embellishment.

The weather here was absolutely wonderful here today - we had a birthday party for the Brother-in-law which has been a tradition for over 40 years. Turned out very nice!

Both Gracie and Heidi was groomed Friday for the party - so they were their absolute best! Heidi, the Great Pry, is so white you need sunglasses to look at her now.

Have a great week!!!!!

ORIGINAL FRAMED & MATTED 'MADONNA'

This is my 'original' color pencil painting of the Madonna by Michelanglo. The overall measurement is 14.5 x 17.5 with a black etched mat. The actual size of the picture is 8 x 10 The painting is done with prismacolor pencils in only 5 colors. The picture has a dust cover and wire hanger on the back.If you have any questions, please email me.Thank you for looking!P.S. Please overlook the vertical lines - they are from my camera and setting.

GIRAFF PRINT

This is a print of my original watercolor painting. It measures 12 x 18 on archival paper. The background is scrunchy (if there is such a word) blue. These would be cute in a nursery or a child's (0-100) room. This comes shrinkwrapped.

THE SUNFLOWER GIRLS

This is a whimsical painting of 2 little girls with their Sunflowers and a birdhouse. I'm sure you will enjoy these girls - they make you happy! This is a Pen & Ink with acrylic wash on 300# watercolor paper. The picture is 9.5 x 7.5 and the overall size is 9.5 x 11.5. The frame is a wooden frame painted Evergreen with sanded edges.

Check this out on my etsy!

ART AFFAIR ON THE SQUARE

Here is what I have been working on! Getting several of my paintings ready for this show. It was my first real art show - I did it with my friend who makes candles. It was 'ok' but it rained half of the day which was a real disappointment and a little bit scary. I was afraid that my pictures would be ruined - but they were not! I didn't sell much but neither did anyone else. I don't know if it was the economy or the weather. Not too bad of a crowd.

At least I have the first 'scary' one under my belt and am looking forward to the next one in Yellow Springs, Ohio - the Art in the Park in August. It was a learning experience for me!

I think that I might have some leads from it - since people took my business card.

HEIDI SAYS "WHAT?"

Well, here is what I have been working on! My baby - Miss Heidi - our Great Pyrenees! She is almost 4 years old and very, very loveable. A 90# lapdog. This is done on 140# watercolor with winsor-newton paints. It is approximately 11x14.

Let me know if anyone is interested in a painting of their favorite pet. I paint from pictures.

Chat later!

Bev

Cute As A Button Quilt book giveaway!

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Well, Katie is back by popular demand. I was asked to do this doll for a friend who's mother bought this same doll about 27 years ago at a craft show. Katie has always been a hit! She is 18" tall and is soft sculptured. She has flower eyes, hand stitched nose and mouth, sculptured fingers, ears and dimples in the knees. She has a pink with butterflies dress with matching panties and an eyelet pinafore. Her socks are real baby socks with felt shoes. I have hand stitched each strand of her hair on and added ribbons to her ponytails.

She is always a joy to make - she just comes to life right in front of me!!!!!

If you are interested, she is $40.00 plus shipping. She can be made in different colors to suit you.

It has been a great weekend, went to a hosta walk on Saturday and spent the rest of the day in Columbus. I had never been to a Hosta walk - they had over 600 hostas at this farm north of Columbus, Ohio - could have spent a fortune - but only bought a half of dozen. Beautiful speciums!

Thanks for looking!!!!!

As you can see I am expanding my blog - I am now going to be posting many things that I make. For instance, let me introduce you to Lizzie & Lenny - they are looking to be adopted by a loving, cozy family. They are 18" soft cloth dolls that are now on my Etsy page - go to www.wilbee26@etsy.com to see their profile.



I haven't been on here much lately because after doing the Memorial Day Parade, that I described in a previous post, I immediately starting on the Cancer Relay for Life that was held from 6:00 p.m. to 12:00 p.m. the next day - June 5th & 6th. I was the Captain for our Exchange Club so I had to make sure every thing was organized. It was really a lot of fun, and very, very heart warming. I had a luminary dedicated to both of my parents who passed away from Cancer and I walked in the survivor walk as I am a twice survivor of melanoma! Thank God for great Doctors! I truly believe that they have saved my life. If you have never participated in one of these it is well worth doing - it makes you feel so good that people care!!!!! We are going to beat this Cancer thing!!!!!!!





Oh, by the way, I donated a print of my Kohl dog painting that is posted here on the blog. They promoted it by saying that it was done by a cancer survivor! The gentleman that won it was tickled!



So - now I hope to be better at updating my blog. I will probably be posting in another couple of days!!!!!



Happy Painting everyone!!!!