Paint Party Friday!!! Don't be chicken!!!!

Hello Everyone....It is Fall!!! and the colours are all changing and the inspiration is huge !!! I was inspired to create this from a Fall Fair....this was a first place ribbon bearer at a Fall Fair in town!!!! so cute....I just had to create a painting of this award winner....the colours are super for all things Autumnal!!!!!

Hope you are all enjoying the Season....and I am so grateful when you pop in to check up on me!!!!

Happy Paint Party Friday Everyone....and Happy Creating....

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Paint Party Friday....some new commissions....2 homes and 2 beach scenes...

Hi Everyone....

Happy Paint Party Friday....I was a busy bee this week with all sorts of fun projects....I also painted 4 commissions this week....two beach scenes and two home paintings.....so it was a wonderful week. I am so blessed to have wonderful clients that come back to have me paint for them.....if you ever want a custom painting I have a special shop dedicated to my custom work here....

I had a super fun Halloween week too that started off with a fun costume party last Saturday where I was Día de los Muertos inspired in dress and make up and ended up winning best costume...

 
I can't remember the last time I got all scary and in costume for a fun party like that....it was a great time...and Wednesday night we lucked out and the storm subsided so we could take out our munchkin for some Halloween sights and tricks and treats....overall a wonderful week!!

Hope you all had a great week and we send out our prayers to all those impacted by the scary storm called Sandy......

Happy Paint Party Friday Everyone....and Happy Creating!

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Picking some Lavender in the Garden and showing a few new Commissions on my workspace....

Hello Everyone....

A little early for WOYWW.....but it is a hot one out there and I am in the cool Studio working away and decided to share what's on my workspace. I worked on two watercolour commissions for a very sweet client I have been working with for a while now....These are special pieces that will go to his new clients that have moved to Wasaga Beach.....I am always a fan of beach scenes!!!

I picked some bunches of my lavender for drying this morning before the day got super hot and also packaged up these paintings to head to their new homes.........

then my day in the Studio started and I have so many new ideas brewing in my mind....I have a few more paper dolls to work on for my book coming out this year so I am in full swing with those pieces and my latest picture book will come to life right here on my blog soon....with daily sketches and updates....so be sure to tag along and join me on this journey!!!



Happy Tuesday/Wednesday and Happy Creating Everyone!!!

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Are you skiing yet?

We have been having very mild weather here.....the other day we beat our record set in 1932....for teh warmest day in November.....so I feel bad for all of the snow lovers that are longing to ski.....

I am enjoying the balmy weather but i sure hope that is snows for Christmas....I love having a White Christmas....

Anyways....today I am sharing a custom commission I worked on for a client this weekend.....this is all about snow and skiing.....it is a gift for someone that is moving to Collingwood....and loves to ski...so I hope they love this ink and watercolour piece......

What do you think? Are you longing for snow yet?

Happy Monday and Happy Creating!!!!

Hugs
Diana

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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!!!

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Custom Commission....Home Sweet Home.....with a view.....

I always love working on Commissions....I just finished this special custom watercolour for one of my Clients and I think they will be happy with this piece.....

What a nice place to live...and look out at the water....I think there would be a lot of inspiration in this backyard.....

Happy Thursday Everyone!!! and Happy Creating....

I think I am off to work in the Studio on some wood and pyrography pieces...I have an idea that popped into my head while I was sleeping last night....will find out how it converts from a dream to reality.....

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The Birthday Girl....another custom watercolour

I really love working with all mediums...but watercolour for my custom work of portraits is always so much fun....I never was a fan of watercolour until a few years ago when I started doing more and more of it.....it all started with mini paintings....like these.....

and now most of my work in my custom shop is all about watercolour....and I do have a lot of original watercolours in my main shop too.....

Happy Tuesday!!!

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Who is watching over your kitchen?

I was so thrilled when a special client contacted me about working on a custom commissioned wood and pyrography piece....She wanted the Patron Saint of Kitchens to watch over her and her kitchen....so I was thrilled to research this Saint....

His name is San Pascual ......San Pascual - is the patron Saint of  of cooks, especially New Mexican cooking, the kitchen and domestic animals ( and finding lost animals).

He was a Franciscan who happily worked in the kitchen.


Here is my rough sketch that turned into the final wood canvas....I think I need one in my kitchen too.....

I always love when people contact me to create something unique for them....

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The cat watercolour painting.....a custom commission for a special client...finished at paint night at the cottage!!!

You all know I love to work in various mediums....but I have to say that working on these custom commissions really is fun....I enjoy seeing what people want me to work on and I love creating something special that they will be able to keep in their families for years to come....

This is a special feline names "Lucky" a custom commission.....

I finished this project on a week away at our family cottage....we love to work on art projects. This past week away....I held a paint night with my whole family...it was so much fun to see that sparkle in my Dad's eye as he painted....and My Mom's smile as she watched and tried her own hand at some fun art.....and my niece loves to paint too...and you all know that Cole always paints and really enjoys it even more when we all paint together....

Cole enjoying the family paint fest!!!

My Dad working on his painting...

My Mom working on her paintings

we also did some food crafts....and what could be better than some chocolate mint cupcakes!!!

and the table view....what a fun night!!! I love our traditions!!!

My Dad's finished pieces....gorgeous!!! Cole wants these in frames....so we can enjoy them for years to come.....

Nothing better than days at the beach and nights painting with your family!!!

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