More pictures from Monteagle

There was a small bed of irises in the Assembly.  We stopped and painted them the first day that we were there.  We set up our easels around the irises.  It was interesting to see all of the different versions.  Each night we critiqued the paintings.

Above is my friend Inez who is 90 years young!  She is an inspiration to all.

Here we all are with our easels and umbrellas set up around the patch of irises.

One of the cottage gardens we painted in the Assembly.

Love the name of this cabin!

I'd love to do a painting of the Monteagle water tower. 

Painting in Monteagle

This week I have been on an artists retreat in Monteagle, TN painting with 9 other artists.  Each day we paint in the mornings and then go back out in the afternoons to paint.  This week it rained everyday.  We painted everyday either in our rooms or under a gazebo at the Assembly in Monteagle.  We were leaving today and of course it was a beautiful day.  After we checked out of our rooms we decided to stay and paint for a few hours.  Above is my painting of the cottage "Thistle Dew" in watercolor.  This weekend was Sawanee graduation so the Assembly was packed with parents, graduates and their friends.  We met so many nice people I can't wait to go back in the Fall.  Enjoy!

Silent Auction Clutch

I made this clutch out of Anna Maria Horner fabrics.  It was made specifically for a fundraising event scheduled for May 12th by the International Special Events Society.  The event will be held at Twelve Atlantic Station and will feature wonderful cocktails and entertainment.  

Pink and Tangerine

  Isn't this the most beautiful color combination - pink and tangerine?  Look around and see the beauty that God gives to us everyday! 

  Below is a new watercolor I started with adding the color all over the page, dropping in the darkest dark and now I will go back in to add the middle value and details.  This is from a photo I took on our painting trip this past Friday in Canton.

  Next week I will be going to Monteagle, TN to paint with some good friends from my outdoor painting group.  Countdown! 

Evening light

I just had to post this shot of my clematis that is growing on my mailbox.  It has just popped with blooms and they are so beautiful.  I love their periwinkle color and the sun backlighting turning the background into a turquoise.  Nature creates the most beautiful palette of colors - periwinkle, lime green, turquoise, burnt sienna.  Now I'm in the mood to paint!

Peas in a Pod

A quick shout out for my daughter's ETSY site.  She is very creative and makes these adorable plush toys for children.  Some of  the items are big enough to be used as pillows........for a beach home......maybe?  I can just see a starfish, kiwi or watermelon slice pillow on a cute little ticking loveseat in a beach house.  Go check out her site:  Kelly Fly Art.

Cutts Garden

A big thank you to Dr. and Mrs. Cutts for letting us paint in their gardens on Friday.  I painted a little thank you note for them of their statue garden.  It was tucked away behind some hostas and iris.  I will be painting more watercolors of their gardens so check back soon. 

Hold Everything Tote

I just finished making my Anna Maria Horner "Hold Everything" tote.  It was a very interesting pattern, flipping fabric this way and that way, inside and out, sew, flip, press, stitch, fold back turn inside out and presto.......a wonderful tote.  Check out her blog.  Like?

Plein Air Painting in Canton

My Plein Air painting group painted in Canton today at this lovely location.  This couple owns 30 acres which includes a lake, creek, barn two houses and a zillion wildflowers.  There were 7 of us painting today.  It was a real treat and we've been invited to come back to see more flowers in bloom.  I found a quiet, shaded spot to paint a grouping of wildflowers and azaleas.  I can't wait to go back!  Enjoy!