Apologies!!

I've been busy using Apple's new program called iBooksAuthor working on an eBook in watercolor. I completely forgot that I had enabled spam detector for my blog and needed to read comments before they got published to website! So sorry that I didn't answer comments and also that I haven't been posting. At the very least I wanted to say the reason I haven't been painting and posting is that I've upgraded my computer (hadn't done anything in four years) and spent a lot of time at genius bar in Apple store. They were so helpful. It took about four trips. I hadn't backed up anything and they had to teach me to do that. I'm sure most of you do it, but I will encourage anyone who hasn't to learn how to do it. Also, if anyone wants to write a book for sale or just for yourself their new program is lots of fun and easy to use. It does take some time to get used to, but I think it's worth it. If anyone is using it, I'd love to hear about your experiences. My book will be on watercolor and how to create harmony. Once it's done I hope to have it translated into other languages. If anyone has publishing connections abroad I'd certainly be interested in contact information or suggestions.
Thanks for all your encouragements!
Happy Painting!!

Yellow Roses in Clear Vase

Sometimes it takes what feels like forever (but actually just days) to figure out what to paint next. I try and keep some inspiring pictures on my desktop or on my virtual desk but somehow they don't mean as much as when I first saw them if I'm just not in the mood. By in the mood I also mean I'm in a place where I'm not affected by outside world and what I think they want me to paint instead of connecting inside and listening to myself. Of course this is not the first or hundredth time this has happened to me or I would say anyone that's reading this. Seems we just have to keep reminding ourselves it's ok to do it our way. Well, long rant about saying that I painted a floral!
"Yellow Roses in Clear Vase", watercolor on board, 4x3 inches

Garlic in Winter

Sometimes what I'm wearing ends up in my paintings. Like a brown sweater!
"Garlic in Winter", 4x3 inches, watercolor on board

Clip from OIl DVD

Here is a small clip from my 60 minute DVD of "Roses and White Pitcher". You will see color mixing, the details about the complementary red/green palette, how to block-in, what to look for in your composition, and the painting done in real time from start to finish. It's a great companion to my book, Big Art, small canvas since it covers many of the same lessons. This clip doesn't have the audio; I will try another clip with the audio later in the week!
It's $38.00 which includes shipping in the U.S.
If you're outside of the U.S. I believe shipping is about $15.00 without the ability to track the package. Please email me so I can give you exact amount!

Garlic Sunset

Garlic Sunset, 3x4 inches, watercolor on board

White Stuff

Continuing white studies, garlic studies.

Both of these are 3x4 inches, watercolor on board

Glazed Garlic

I am continuing my garlic festival! Exploring white gouache on transparent watercolor. Liking it!
"Glazed Garlic I and II" 4x3 inches, watercolor on board