Sunny Rooms

 
Original 5x7" watercolour painting with 8x10" mat

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This piece was done for the awesome Room Portrait Club challenge on Instagram. Every Saturday there is a new pic of an interior to work from, and I especially liked this one. I added a lot more sunshine to my painting. : ) Purchase includes an 8x10" mat, ready to frame!

Professional Artist Supplies used for all original hand-painted pieces.

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Full of Surprises

 

$80 - 5x7" original watercolour painting includes 8x10"mat.

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I've been painting waterfalls lately and I think this one, called "Full of Surprises", is my fave so far. I think it's the cute little second "step" of water that caught my eye. And the light of course! It's a 5x7" original watercolur painting and it comes with an 8x10"mat. Ready to frame! (You've probably got an 8x10"frame already #winkwink).

Professional Artist Supplies used for all of my original hand-painted pieces.

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little gateway

 

$80 

5x7" original watercolour painting in an 8x10" acid-free mat

This "little gateway" was painted on location when a group of friends and I went out to one of my favourite parks. The simple 3 logs that make up an entrance are so beautiful. There is just something gentle about it's construction. Once I drew it I, of course, added lots (and lots) of colour.

ORIGINAL DOG PORTRAITS

 

Hi, I love painting dogs and would be happy to discuss painting an Original Watercolour Pet Painting with you. Just reach out by email nora904@yahoo.com Send me 4-5 photos of your pet dog. (Closer up is best). Let me know the eye colour and if you want a collar and tag added to the Head and Shoulders painting. 

The Watercolour Dog Portraits are painted on paper, professionally adhered to a board. You will have a few choices for your background colour which you'll see around the edges of your painting.

They are READY TO HANG! Wire and hooks are on the back so, all you need is a nail and a wall. ; )

 

Finished Painting - 10x10" board. The painting is 8x8" and the border is 1"around. The board will sit out approximately 1" out from your wall.

Finished 3 weeks from confirmed commission start date. 

Total - $250 Canadian Dollars. E-transfer, cash or cheque. 

Non-refundable down payment $50.

Curbside pu - Toronto

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with a spring in your step!

 

ORIGINAL WATERCOLOUR - $80

8x10" mat included. I recently touched up these little cuties and I'm much happier with them. Flowers always bring lots of colour and joy to a room. Loooove painting them.

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Paintings are availble at the awesome and safe online gallery DailyPaintworks.

Hey Sunshine!

ORIGINAL WATERCOLOUR - $125

More Flowers, of course! This colourful bouquet started with a few white and red friends... but then I spotted some purple flowers in the garden. So, I added them too!

bloomin' babes

 

ORIGINAL WATERCOLOUR - $125

As of July 1st, I'm back on Daily Paintworks!! WooHoo! It's a wonderful safe online gallery. And this colourful painting, one of my faves (because I love painting red) is first up! It's an 8x10" original painting and includes an 11x14"mat. FREE SHIPPING to the US and Canada. No need to sign up, just click PayPal. 

Email me for questions - nora904@yahoo.com 

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Fishies!

 

Two Sweet Seahorses 12x16" - OIL

Clowing Around 6x8" - OIL

Follow the Leader 8x12" - OIL

Hello. I've been busy painting fishies! So cute and so much fun. I love using oil paint to show off the colourful fish and the dark/light contrasts in the ocean. An awesome challenge! Questions? ... just ask - nora904@yahoo.com

ZOOM CLASS - Songbirds in Snow

Let's paint TWO paintings together with watercolour! 

Tuesday January 23, '24 from 6-8:30pmET

$60 Canadian 

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nora904@yahoo.com

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PLEASE NOTE: I will communicate with you through the email address you use with your PayPal account unless you tell me otherwise.

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In this 2.5 hour Zoom Class we will paint TWO paintings. They are each 5x7". The two watercolour bird paintings will compliment each other nicely. The male and female cardinals look at each other as they sit on branches that bend towards each other. 

You have the option of adding WHITE GOUACHE for snowflakes. (Chinese white or a white gel pen works too). I don't recommend Acrylic white paint. You will be emailed the necessary photos and handout to work from once you've purchased the Zoom class.

Join me as I take you step-by-step through the drawing and painting process. WooHoo!

This Zoom class will NOT be recorded.  

Some Watercolour Painting experience is suggested.

Please be familiar with Zoom before attending.

No refunds after Monday January 22 at noon. 

 

You'll see my painting and palette clearly during the Zoom class. Please have the bird photos, that I'll send you, handy to work from.

PAINTING SUPPLIES 

PAPER

You will need TWO pieces of 5x7" watercolour paper. Consider using a slightly bigger size to give yourself some 'breathing' room. I will be using Fluid HOT-Pressed Paper. Feel free to use the paper you are familiar with.

PAINT

Artist Quality Watercolour Paints

I use Winsor & Newton Tube Paints squeezed out the night before. 

Yellow Ochre

Permanent Rose (Rose Madder Genuine or Aliz. Crimson)

Cad. Orange

Cad. Red

Cerulean Blue

Ultramarine Blue

Burnt Sienna

and Opera Pink (optional)

WHITE GOUACHE for snow, or Chinese White or a white gel pen

BRUSHES

Use the brushes you like and are familiar with.

I use synthetic pointy brushes sizes 6, 8 and 10.

The Deserres ZEN watercolour brushes, at about $5 each (!) are good brushes. 

OTHER

4B pencil

ruler

sketchbook for notes 

paper towels

water container

palette for mixing colours

Questions? Just ask  - nora904@yahoo.com

Double Check your Time Zone. 

Email confirmation sent out after you Pay. The Zoom link and necessary photos will be emailed to you in plenty of time!

This class is online. It will NOT be recorded (just like real life 😉).

Class Minimum 5 participants

NO Refunds after 5pm on Monday Jan. 22, '24

Please be familiar with Zoom before attending.

See you on Zoom Tuesday January 23, '24 from 6-8:30pmET

THANK YOU!

WATERCOLOUR PORTRAITS - at the ARTBARN

 

I'm teaching a Watercolour Portraits Class starting in October at the awesome Artbarn at 250 Eglinton West, just past Yonge street. Super excited about it! It'll be 8 Wednesday evenings. Join me! We'll go over all the features and complete up to 4 portraits in watercolour. WooHoo.

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WORKSHOP - Watercolour Dog Portraits

JOIN ME! I'm teaching a Workshop at the awesome ArtBarn at 250 Eglinton West (just past Yonge) here in Toronto, on Sunday July 30 from 1-4pm. So, bring along a photo of your furry pup and let's start painting. There will be lots of helpful information about watercolour with dogs as our subject. If you don't have a dog photo... use one of mine! I'll bring plenty of extras. 

Here's the registration link - SOLD OUT

Class Materials Supplied or bring your own. Beginners Welcome. Lots of parking in area on Sundays.

Time for the Corners!

 

My Mandala has grown and it's been an absolute blast. I do love this pattern!

For a while I was attempting to 'crochet in my ends' as I started a new row. However, with this pattern, a lot of the stitches are crocheted into the back bars of the previous row. So, when you come across the ends that have already been woven in... it gets a bit tricky. Well, it gets crowded.

So, I recommend waiting until you've done a few rows before weaving in those ends. Basically, don't crochet in your ends as you go, tempting and time-saving as it is. The Floral Paradise Mandala Afghan is a lot of work so, better to make it look nice and take your time.

Having said that... my stitches are a bit tight in places. But, importantly, I love watching it grow! Above is a closer look at all the cool stitches. (I had only finished the flower chain and a few zigzag rows at this point).

Thanks Annie's Kit Clubs for the great design. I'm finished the 5th kit and I'm starting the 6th. Corners! #phew

ARTBARN! - WATERCOLOUR PORTRAIT WORKSHOP

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I am soooo happy to announce that I am now teaching at the Artbarn here in Toronto. The lovely well-lit school is at 250 Eglinton Ave.West (near Yonge). I'll be there on Sunday April 30 from 1-3:30 for a WATERCOLOUR PORTRAIT WORKSHOP. There's lots of parking in the area. Beginners Welcome and Materials supplied! Hope to see you there. 

p.s. Click on Artshow and Workshops above this post to see what's happening next!

ANNIE'S KIT CLUBS - FLORAL MANDALA AFGHAN Step by Step

 

Soooo, after making a 36 flower chain in kit 2, I had to make sure that it attaches to the mandala circle perfectly, for kit 3. Each flower takes up 6 stitches, for a total of 216 stitches. (Flower 6 stitches, times 36 flowers = 216 stitches). I put markers and strands of thread every 6 stitches on my colourful mandala circle just to be sure! I'm so glad I took the time to do this. #highlyrecommend Here's a pic from their website. This is where I'm heading. More to come!

PINK ARRAY

 

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I've been painting with watercolour a lot lately however, this morning, it was time to get back to oil. I love painting two vases of flowers side by side, since they 'play' off each other. And, I added a nice strong side light. Super fun.

ANNIE'S KIT CLUBS - MANDALA AFGHAN "FLORAL PARADISE"

 

I'm just loving this crochet kit from Annie's Kit Clubs. I'm motoring along. Here's my little review so far. Above is kit 1 and most of kit 2 finished! Loooove the colours. The pattern has many new cute stitches like the shell stitch, the bean stitch and the star stitch. It's just so fun. And the 100% acrylic yarn, which is anti-pilling, is great to crochet with. Smooth but not slippery. So great. The pattern goes from using a 5mm hook to a 5.5mm hook. 

The start of kit 3 is flowers! As the pattern says, I've attach them to each other as I go. The pattern and video instructions do a 4 chain to start, but I'm just using a magic ring. Also, I am absolutely stitching in the ends as I go, not weaving them in after each flower, as they suggest. I'd say the pattern is intermediate.

The flower chain is separate until I'm finished all 36 of them. Then, with the white (linen colour) you attach the chain to your mandala. Even then, I'm only 1/3 of the way! It was an X-mas gift to myself so, I'm actually happy with how fast it's going. 

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The pattern calls for me to crochet into the BACK BARS a lot, so I'm not weaving in my row ends right away. That way, the back bars are easier to find. 

Scrappy Fellas

 

$120

Original Watercolour Painting on 3/4"deep panel

Troublemakers, but cute!

Holiday Monday

 

$140

6x8" original watercolour on 3/4" panel with sides painted to match.

This determined racehorse is charging into the week after a relaxing Holiday Monday. : )

ANNIE'S KIT CLUBS - MANDALA "Floral Paradise" AFGHAN

 

Crocheting in the round and loving it! I love learning all of these new stitches. Look at the cool turquoise star stitches. #cuuuuuute 

Finished rows 1-18! Love the shell stitches. And the little cream coloured beans. I'm sewing the ends in every second row since the pattern calls for you to crochet into back bars often. Those ends can get in the way.

And look what's just arrived. Kit 2! With two new colours. #woohoo  I'll keep you updated on my review of the kit.

#yummy