Showing posts with label cottage custom art. Show all posts
Showing posts with label cottage custom art. Show all posts
Friday, June 10, 2011
Paint Party Friday - and Illustration Friday....The little bird and .....by the sea.......
I am feeling a little lost these days......so I am sorry I haven't popped in to see you all lately....there have been some deaths in the family and I feel like I just need a breather.....so that is exactly what I am doing....taking a breather and limiting my time on the computer....I need to get back on track and start moving ahead with many of my dreams.....so some time to re-fresh and re-focus is much needed....I have a book I need to finish that I wrote last year...and it is such a great story that I will turn into my next picture book...so this will be my focus once I get back on track....
This week I did the bird piece above as a warm up piece....something not planned...just went with the flow of things.......I am submitting it and my painting below to Paint Party Friday and Illustration Friday this week....She looks swept away in her own world...just like me right about now....
Wishing you all the best as you create and I hope to get back into the groove of things soon!!!
This is a special painting I did for my Brother and my Sister-in-Law.....they are as sweet as can be and I love creating art for them....this piece is a seaside escape....an ink and watercolour.....
I also love being close to any water body....a river, a lake the sea ....funny how we are all drawn to water in a special way.....maybe this is what I need.... a little seaside escape.....
Have a wonderful day!!!
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
For us here in Canada .....it's all about the Cottage......
I love everything about cottages...they are places we go to and they seem a world away from all the business of everyday life...When I write my picture books I usually spend one week at our cottage north to finish all the rough sketches for the book.....there is nothing there...no phones...except my blackberry...which I need for work....and no other distractions...I love that you can keep your windows open at night and the sweet scent of pines and clean air flow over you as you sleep.....not to mention that the best sleep you will every get will most likely be at the cottage....the bon fires, the food and treats...the water....that is what cottage life is all about....and I love it....This year I have a new book I wrote at my parents place by the beach....and will finish at my husbands place in the North on a lake....stay tuned to hear more about my latest picture book.....
and now for some work.....
A client of mine sent me this wonderful watercolour commission....this cottage will be owned by someone special and as a gift he has commissioned me to create this memento for them......
Cottage art....what fun!!!
Sunday, November 21, 2010
New Custom Piece....Cottage Art ....the Moose.....
Hi Everyone....I have been a busy little bee working on all kinds of fun custom work....today I am sharing with you a piece I did on a slice of wood...this is a moose that will be heading to a cottage up North....it is done with my pyrography tools and is in a rustic style....This is my Sunday Sketch piece...if it's ok that I sketched with a wood burning tool.......
Well I am taking the day off to enjoy some time with family.....so back to the Studio bright and early tomorrow!!!
Have a wonderful day!
Friday, May 14, 2010
Busy Week....and a party to plan...Oar Cottage Commission complete - my submission to IF this week...., new Book Project, and my Mom's Party planning ...
The theme on IF this week is "Equipment" and I had to submit these cottage oars I just finished...this is vital equipment in any boat.....Happy Friday !!!




Wow...a busy busy week...but this weekend will be filled with family and fun...with my Mom's Birthday surprise....I am thinking her party will be Paris inspired....you know me and Paris....lol....
I also wanted to end the week with a few of my fun updates for you....that cottage commission I mentioned earlier on is complete....the two oars will be heading to their new home today....I love wood and pyrography projects.....
and some more exciting news ....I am working on a new book with author Katrina Foraker...if you love cute little pugs...then this will be a perfect book for you...at any age....
Well I will be off-line for a few days to take a breather and celebrate my Mom's Birthday.....so I will catch up with you all when I've eaten enough cake and enjoyed some wonderful laughs with my amazing family and friends....
Hugs and Happy Friday!!!!
Diana
Wow...a busy busy week...but this weekend will be filled with family and fun...with my Mom's Birthday surprise....I am thinking her party will be Paris inspired....you know me and Paris....lol....
I also wanted to end the week with a few of my fun updates for you....that cottage commission I mentioned earlier on is complete....the two oars will be heading to their new home today....I love wood and pyrography projects.....
and some more exciting news ....I am working on a new book with author Katrina Foraker...if you love cute little pugs...then this will be a perfect book for you...at any age....
Well I will be off-line for a few days to take a breather and celebrate my Mom's Birthday.....so I will catch up with you all when I've eaten enough cake and enjoyed some wonderful laughs with my amazing family and friends....
Hugs and Happy Friday!!!!
Diana
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