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.
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23 comments:

  1. UnknownJune 26, 2009 at 12:58 PM

    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!

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  2. The Feathered NestJune 26, 2009 at 4:25 PM

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

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  3. The Joy of NestingJune 26, 2009 at 5:19 PM

    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.

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  4. LisaJune 26, 2009 at 5:36 PM

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

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  5. BunnyJune 26, 2009 at 7:22 PM

    Beautiful pink items and wonderful artwork. Happy PS

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  6. Colleen - the AmAzINg Mrs. BJune 27, 2009 at 6:44 AM

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

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  7. Martha, Vintage TriflesJune 27, 2009 at 6:45 AM

    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.

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  8. GabrielaJune 27, 2009 at 8:31 AM

    Happy Pink Saturday!


    Beautiful designs!



    ~ Gabriela ~

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  9. stefanieJune 27, 2009 at 8:46 AM

    your art work is beautiful, happy pink

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  10. susanJune 27, 2009 at 9:09 AM

    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!

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  11. ♥Mimi♥June 27, 2009 at 9:50 AM

    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♥

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  12. BeverlyJune 27, 2009 at 11:09 AM

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

    Happy Pink Saturday.

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  13. Tami @ Creative girl VintageJune 27, 2009 at 12:14 PM

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

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  14. ClaudiaJune 27, 2009 at 12:53 PM

    Your paintings are so wonderful! Happy Pink Saturday!

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  15. DeannaJune 27, 2009 at 2:01 PM

    ¸.·´¸.·*´¨) ¸.·*´¨)
    (¸.·´ (¸.·´ Happy Pink Saturday

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

    Deanna :D

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  16. UnknownJune 27, 2009 at 9:41 PM

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

    Thanks for sharing! Enjoy your weekend!

    Tina

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  17. SharDon ExclusivesJune 27, 2009 at 10:11 PM

    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

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  18. fitty's pinky rose cottageJune 27, 2009 at 11:44 PM

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

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  19. Susie JeffersonJune 28, 2009 at 12:10 AM

    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

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  20. CCJune 28, 2009 at 11:50 AM

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

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  21. BeansieleighJune 28, 2009 at 6:19 PM

    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!

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  22. KatCollectsJune 28, 2009 at 11:09 PM

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

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  23. Stephanie ~ Angelic AccentsJune 30, 2009 at 12:19 PM

    More prettiness, sigh.....

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

    Hugs,
    Stephanie
    Angelic Accents

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