Watercolor Tulips

This painting has a funny story to it.  Last week I forgot about Mother's Day. I was speaking with my sister (who lives with my mother) and she mentioned that Mum had not heard from me. She asked if I did anything for Mother's Day for her. Then she advised that I really should. So, this morning I painting these tulips and took a picture of them and sent it to my Mum telling her that I painted them before I wrapped them in plastic wrapped a tag around the bottom and put them in the mail box. I told her that the stems where still sticking out of the opening in the mail box and that I tried to push them in further but they wouldn't go in any more. I was concerned that they might get crushed if  I pushed them any more. Then I said in the email "Did you receive them?"   Later on I called her. My sister answered the phone she said oh I heard about your tulips. I asked to speak to Mum.  When my Mum came on the phone I was laughing "hey Mum did you two think I put those flowers in the mail box?" She said "yes have you lost your mind or something"? Oh, I had such a good laugh, those two really thought that I put those tulips in the mail box like that and that I had gone a little nuts  .

Anyway, these are 11x14 and done in watercolor and the price is $200. if  you would like to purchase thru Paypal let me know and I will send you an invoice to pay and deliver the painting thru the mail. Through the mail how appropriate.

A Watercolor Today

I have a sister that lives in Peachland, BC, the Okanogan.  She is affiliated with the new art space in town that will open in June.  She asked me to paint some paintings of peaches that she can put in making into prints/cards for the shop in the art space.  It is a tourist thing.  After she is finished with them the originals will go to the Art Gallery on the Hwy. for sales. More tourists there too.

May 8, 2012

During this winter I would walk my dog down the alleys in my neighbourhood, the alleys are less windy, I started to realize that this would be great material to paint. So many different shapes, colors, great perspective and paint what your know, right?  I know these alleys (twice a day I walk my dog)  After one of the many storms we had in Edmonton this past year I went out and took lots of photos. Here is one of those paintings I did in oil today. I always have plenty of reference material on hand just in case I can't decide what to paint on any' particular day. These alleys are really great and I find things.  The other day I found a perfectly good guitar, it was even almost in tune except for the "g" string was a steel string instead of a nylon like the rest of them. My husband was amazed. Hey, don't be getting a picture that I dig in the garbage back there. This guitar was very obvious and just leaning up against the garbage can.

                                          Cold Day for a Walk 11 x 14 in.

If you are interested in purchasing this painting it is $250. CAD just e-mail my vdere@shaw.ca and I can bill via Paypal.  Shipping is free.

qiang-huang, a daily painter: "Bananas" --- Sold

qiang-huang, a daily painter: "Bananas" --- Sold: Click Here to Bid It is my first time painting a bunch of bananas. I don't know why I didn't paint bananas before. Perhaps I was shy awa...

Painting a Day

                                                 Fresh Snow 16x20 oil

This painting was finished a month ago and I thought I would share this with you as my first one to show on my blog. This is going to be a learning process so please bare with me while I learn about blogging.  artwanted.com/viviandere is where you can view a few more pieces I did over the winter (2012).