Friday, June 26, 2009

Pink Saturday and a little Art Work

Just a reminder that this birdie in the teacup is on my Ebay for just a short time.
My own artwork using techniques learned at the Lisa Kaus workshop
Had to throw in a bit of music, nest and roses
Absorbent Ground... it allows me to paint with watercolors on any surface. Watercolors need something to sink into, not like acrylics that just sit on top of a surface. So this Ground is perfect. I did a little research on it, seems like it works best if your surface is coated with gesso first. I used Goldens Molding paste on these too, to add a little more texture...wouldn't want anything looking to flat.lol.

23 comments:

Unknown said...

Oh, how cute! I LOVE the mini easel! I used mine in my post that was published today, too! Hee hee! I love your work, Laurie! :)

((Hugs)) to you!

The Feathered Nest said...

Just gorgeous Laurie!!!! I love your sweet artwork ~ wishing you a wonderful weekend dear friend, xxoo, Dawn

The Joy of Nesting said...

Oye Little Miss,

When did Oregon switch to Australian Saving Time???? Or maybe it's me maybe today is really Saturday so that would make tomorrow Sunday?? ((huge G))

As always your work makes me smile!! :)

Pattie ;)
Mazatlan Mx.

Lisa said...

Cool! Love your painitng! I'm glad you liked your class!!
Happy Pink Saturday!
Hugs, Lisa

Bunny said...

Beautiful pink items and wonderful artwork. Happy PS

Colleen - the AmAzINg Mrs. B said...

Oh I just love the new techniques you learned! Sooo pretty!

Martha, Vintage Trifles said...

Laurie, Thanks for the suggestion! That may be the thing that is missing,aging! After I get the walls done, I just might experiment. Enjoy the beautiful weather this weekend! M.

Gabriela said...

Happy Pink Saturday!


Beautiful designs!



~ Gabriela ~

stefanie said...

your art work is beautiful, happy pink

susan said...

I especially love your bird picture! I am afraid no workshop or technique could teach me that--That's just a God-given talent! love it!

♥Mimi♥ said...

What a sweet Pink Saturday blog post! There's just something about the color pink that brings out the best of everything☺

♥Have a wonderful weekend. Finally warm and sunny here, hope your neck of the woods is just as pink-a-licious as mine♥

Beverly said...

Laurie, these are all wonderful. I especially love the bird's nest.

Happy Pink Saturday.

Tami @ Creative girl Vintage said...

What a beautiful blog!
Happy Pink Saturday!..xo Tami

Claudia said...

Your paintings are so wonderful! Happy Pink Saturday!

Deanna said...

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(¸.·´ (¸.·´ Happy Pink Saturday

Your artwork is very intriguing. I love the blue bird piece. Very sweet.

Deanna :D

Unknown said...

Happy Pink Saturday Laurie! Your art work is precious! I love the daisy, so pretty.

Thanks for sharing! Enjoy your weekend!

Tina

SharDon Exclusives said...

Beautiful artwork. I had not been to visit you before but once you left that sweet comment on my birds nests I had to come over to see you! Thank you for your kind words. I will be back when I get some rest.
Sharon

fitty's pinky rose cottage said...

how lovely the painting is.. love all of them especially the one that has bird nest.. so beautiful! have a great weekend! happy PS

Susie Jefferson said...

These are absolutely adorable: charming, wistful... without being sickly cute (I hate cute, lol). I love your header, and the icing on the cake for me was your advice on absorbent ground. I have had a pot for 2 years, and couldn't remember what I bought it FOR! Someone did say online it's good for prepping thin papers (eg: for journals) and of course I was trying with acrylics - and not impressed with the result.

So now I know why - and I'm so grateful! Thank you for posting this. http://www.sainsburys.com/groceries/index.jsp?bmUID=1246172637672

CC said...

Just beautiful!!!!! How very talented you are,I love the little sweet blue bird..
Happy belated Pink Saturday..have a lovely week.

Beansieleigh said...

Hi Laurie! Nice work! I've been thinking about classes in ANYTHING new lately. I just plan to keep an eye open for night classes or online classes even! Love the bird and teacup pincushion!! Happy Pink Saturday and hope you have a wonderful week!

KatCollects said...

Happy belated pink Saturday. All of your creations are so pretty.
Kathy

Stephanie ~ Angelic Accents said...

More prettiness, sigh.....

I'm especially loving the song notes & birds nest!

Hugs,
Stephanie
Angelic Accents