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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 #244 – Evening Sky

Posted on September 6, 2012 by joanienaz

The sky has been incredible for the last twenty-four hours. A storm blew across the valley and settled in the foothills and mountains briefly, leaving little rain, but fantastic clouds. The sunset last night just kept getting better. I was … 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 →

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Picture a Day #234 – Playing with Color

Posted on August 29, 2012 by joanienaz

Some time ago, I ordered some watercolors online, and one of them didn’t come. Prussian Blue was on backorder for weeks, and I finally received it in the mail about a week ago. So of course I had to try it … Continue reading →

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Picture a Day #233 – In Search of a Color

Posted on August 29, 2012 by joanienaz

The other day, as I was organizing my art materials, I thought of an idea for a children’s picture book. I haven’t attempted anything in this genre in a very long time. I would love to be able to write and … Continue reading →

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Picture a Day #230 – Painting Triangles Inside Rectangles

Posted on August 26, 2012 by joanienaz

This is my first double post day (although I did post twice on the 18th because I posted around midnight). I am attempting to “catch up” with myself in order to reach 366 posts by the end of the year. … Continue reading →

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Picture a Day #225 – Taking a Moment

Posted on August 22, 2012 by joanienaz

Sometimes it’s good to stop what you’re doing, sit down, and relax. When was the last time you sat on a swing? Think about it.

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Picture a Day # 224 – Behind the Cabin

Posted on August 21, 2012 by joanienaz

The view behind our cabin is amazing! I want to paint a landscape soon, but I’m having trouble deciding where to start. Maybe I should just take a chair outside, sit down, and see what happens…

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Picture a Day #220 – The View From Here

Posted on August 17, 2012 by joanienaz

The view from our new place looks to the west. We are on a hill, so it is the perfect place for a sky watcher such as myself. The clouds were building over the Sacramento Valley this morning, and it … Continue reading →

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Picture a Day #215 – Americana

Posted on August 2, 2012 by joanienaz

On the road again today, listening to Neil Young and Crazy Horse on their most recent album. Americana is an original interpretation of classic folk songs. I loved it!