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June 13, 2011
Kathy
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My New Trick For Getting A Great Flower Photo

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My New Trick For Getting A Great Flower Photo

I had an interesting idea for how to photograph a flower.  It's probably new to just me and has done by many others……  but, it worked fantastically. 

I was trying to get a close up photo of a Meyer Lemon flower  – my latest favorite new house plant. There were so many leaves and background distractions in the photos, so I grabbed a sheet of black paper. Held behind the flower, it  allowed me to get a photo of just the flower. And WOW  – a really great photo.  Take a look and see what you think!

Meyers lemon flower

Isn't that wonderful?!

Meyer's lemon flower

The black background really makes the white pop.

Meyer's lemon

and here is the baby lemon ?

June 11, 2011
Kathy
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Free Online Art Workshop

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Free Online Art Workshop

There is still time to sign up for a free online art workshop.  "How to draw with color pencil" by Sandra Angelo live workshop on Monday June 14, at 1 pm est.  It's a great opportunity to watch a great artist at work and pick up some good techniques and tips.

"Award-winning author and Executive Director of 9 Annual Colored Pencil Symposiums, Sandra Angelo knows the top Masters’ insider tips, tricks and shortcuts. In this FREE online event, Sandra reveals techniques that make colored pencil super simple, fast and fun! Pulling lessons from her Colored Pencil Methods of the Masters Home Study Library, Sandra will show you insider tips, tricks and shortcuts for powerful colored pencil pieces."      –     Artistsnetwork.com

Click here for registration link

 

June 6, 2011
Kathy
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More Lilies

Posted in Art Work, and Reference Photos

More Lilies

More lilies!  These  hardy lilies have traveled with us  to our current house.  They've been blooming brightly every spring for at least the past 12+ years.  They are patio lilies and spent the first few years in a container. Several  years ago I gave them their own spot in the garden.  I think they have earned it with their faithful spring blooms.  : – )

Orange Patio Lilies

I love their colors!

Orange Patio Lilies

They inspired one of my paintings ten years ago.

Orange Patio Lilies painting

Enjoy the rest of your day!

June 3, 2011
Kathy
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Lilies in my Garden

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Lilies in my Garden

I noticed this morning that my lilies have buds. Can't wait for them to bloom!  What I like about lilies is all the varieties of colors and speckling. They are an easy plant that grows almost anyways, even in poor soil, and it comes back every year. I just wish their blooms lasted longer!

Lilies in bloom

I love this one – it looks like someone sprinkled it with paprika. It started in a container last year and is in the garden now.    Enjoy the rest of your day!

May 29, 2011
Kathy
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My Favorite Art Magazine

Posted in Other Artist Work, and Reviews

My Favorite Art Magazine

There are a lot of art magazines for artists and art lovers.  By far my favorite is International Artist.  It is a fabulous magazine for artists that focuses on art  and art techniques.  No fillers, no activism, no politics,  just wonderful, fantastic art, artists, and techniques. I love reading about artist from around the world and seeing their incredible artwork. 

International Artist Magazine

It comes out bimonthly and can be found on the newsstand as well as by subscription

From the February -March issue of International Arist

This is from the April-May addition of International Artist.   This spectacular pastel painting by Sangita Phadke is just one of the many featured artist and their work.

You can see more at  http://www.international-artist.com/