Category Archives: DIY

Picture a Day #265 – In the Night Oaks

Posted on September 27, 2012 by joanienaz

When I was younger, I was obsessed with drawing trees. In honor of my youthful hobby, and the fact that I am surrounded by an oak woodland, I have embarked on a new project. I spent the last couple of … Continue reading →

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Picture a Day #264 – It Ain’t Over Yet

Posted on September 26, 2012 by joanienaz

It’s officially Fall here, but the temperature is still in the 80’s. So I planted some flower seeds, and within a couple of days they were up and at ’em. Nothing like some Autumn color to put a little zing … Continue reading →

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Picture a Day #259 – Last Day of Summer

Posted on September 21, 2012 by joanienaz

In honor and celebration of the final day of summer, I took my easel outside this morning, and did a little painting en plein air. I have been thinking about my immediate surroundings and forming a composition in my mind … Continue reading →

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Picture a Day #257 – Completed Abstract Watercolor

Posted on September 19, 2012 by joanienaz

It has been over two weeks since I posted my abstract watercolor. I could have stopped there, but I wanted something more… I began filling in the spaces, and I was afraid that I was ruining it. But I continued. … Continue reading →

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Picture a Day #256 – Deer Food

Posted on September 18, 2012 by joanienaz

It’s the last week of summer, and a bit late to begin planting seeds. But I have an empty planter on the front of my porch, and that just doesn’t seem right! I have been collecting seeds from the nasturtiums … Continue reading →

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Picture a Day #253 – A Thrift Store Treasure

Posted on September 15, 2012 by joanienaz

Today I went treasure hunting for a small planter, and was in luck. I picked up a little vase that was just the right size to turn into a planter for some philodendrons that I had rooted. I put half an … Continue reading →

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Picture a Day #251- Morning Flower

Posted on September 13, 2012 by joanienaz

While watering in the garden I share with my landlady, I was startled by an unfamiliar flower. I had noticed the seed pods on the plant, and thought it was okra, but I had to check. Sure enough, I was right! What … Continue reading →

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Picture a Day #250 – Completed Collage!

Posted on September 12, 2012 by joanienaz

I have finally gotten back to my geometric collage, after two weeks of hemming and hawing, and completed it. Here is a brief recap: I painted rectangular tiles with watercolor, and then added triangles by layering color. Next I used … Continue reading →

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Picture a Day # 245 – Coupon Day!

Posted on September 7, 2012 by joanienaz

Over the recent holiday weekend, I decided to finally buy the materials that I have needed for some time, in order to properly paint outdoors. I have used a makeshift arrangement to paint on my patio, but I wanted something better … Continue reading →

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Picture a Day #243 – Abstract Watercolor-the Next Layers

Posted on September 5, 2012 by joanienaz

Here are the next layers that I painted on my abstract project from last weekend. I added Pthalo Blue to the Cadmium Yellow Pale Hue and Permanent Rose. Then I added Cadmium Yellow, Alizarin Crimson, and Ultramarine. It’s getting more interesting, … Continue reading →