Watercolor And Lettering

I have been neglecting my blog again, I've learned to love Instagram, if you want to follow me every day, come by and see me, #lauriescharmingdesigns

Watercolor blackberry lemon

Watercolor strawberry and blueberry

I played around painting fruit. This blueberry is getting so much attention on Facebook. Such fun

Watercolor tiny watercolor card

Watercolor eggs

Having a bit of fun with colors

Mixed Media Rose

I had fun making this, papers, stamps fiber paste, Inktense Blicks and pencils. I plan to make a class using this process , stay tuned. 

Watercolor Bouquet

Day 10 of my 30 paintings in 30 days

Watercolor Snowman

Thought I would try something different

Mixed Media Encaustic

I enjoyed making this piece, it's in my Etsy store

Watercolors on Venetian Plaster Encaustic

Using a stencil I added the background design with encaustic gesso, then it is coated with encaustic wax, for sale on my etsy site

Watercolor Bluebird Encaustic

A little 5x5 watercolor painting on plaster coated with encaustic wax

Watercolor Bluebird on plaster with Encaustic vintage lace

I'm loving this style of art! 5x7 vintage lace was added to the bottom, after I paint with water colors I added warm encaustic wax

Watercolor on Venetian Plaster Encaustic Bird

I got a new tool today, a router so I could cut a hanger on the back of my boards

Snowman on a block

Encaustic Bird and Rooster

I've been having fun with encaustic wax, these are two paintings I did. The rooster is acrylics and the bird is watercolors

Wool birdie teacup pincushion glitter pins flowers

http://store.creativeworkshops.me/search.asp?keyword=laurie+may&search.x=0&search.y=0
My class starts today if you are interested in learning my pin cushion wool bird, it's my own pattern , was featured a couple of times in Somerset a Studio magazine

Snowman online watercolor card class

Starting Dec 1 $12 5 snowman videos showing you step by step how to paint these snowmen, they are my own design. I hope you join me. I supply you with the pattern for each  

Watercolor clay pot and Pumpkins

I'm doing a sketch a day this month, you can learn how I did the pot and pumpkins in  my classes.  http://store.creativeworkshops.me/search.asp?keyword=laurie+may&search.x=0&search.y=0

Watercolor Classes

Yay, I'm figuring out how to do this on my phone, I feel bad that I have neglected my blog, I have my watercolor classes up and running, if you want to make cards check out my classes http://store.creativeworkshops.me/search.asp?keyword=laurie+may&search.x=0&search.y=0

Watercolor Cards and Envelopes

I thought I would share with you the process from sketching onto watercolor paper, to painting these little itty bitty's, then attaching to a card and making matching envelopes to each painted card.

Learn to Paint Watercolor Cards Envelopes online class

This is my newest workshop at Creative Workshops   http://store.creativeworkshops.me/search.asp?keyword=laurie+may&search.x=0&search.y=0

Its just $12 there are a few more that I added. I give you the pattern and show how I paint each and every one of these. I'm selling the envelopes too if you want to contact me about them. 10 envelopes for $3 or $5 for 20.

Paint & Pixels

https://graceandivy.wordpress.com/2015/05/30/a-favorite-digital-artist-and-a-giveaway-too/
I signed up for this class that I think will be amazing.

Watercolor Birds Nest and Roses and Encaustic

 This nest is watercolor on gesso board covered with encaustic wax...my latest obsession.

 Fresh Picked Roses, they smell so good

Paired them together

Encaustic nest with roses

I decided to sell this one, it's 6x6.  $24 free shipping.  Watercolor done on a gesso board. 

Watercolor Blue Birds Dresses on Clothesline

My class is up and running for these adorable little dresses and birds.

Just $12, you can check it out here.

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