Lemons in Lemonade

Hello!  Well, here it is Monday, March 25, 2013 here in Virginia and last night it snowed 3 inches and is still snowing and here I am thinking about Lemonade.  I know the snow will be gone by Easter Sunday and I had planed on serving Lemonade to friends, but I will go ahead and post this Lemonade painting any way...Maybe we will have hot Lemonade, Ha Ha. 

My daughter shops for me and she enjoys selecting the Lemons that I paint from the produce section of our grocery store, she not only selects the best looking Lemons but I  photographed the lemons then use the photo for a reference in my painting...

When I cut the Lemons they were so juicy that I could see the juice dripping from them and I tried to capture that look in my painting. Doesn't it make your mouth water just to think about drinking a cold glass of lemonade made from these lemons. My Fine Art Prints from my lemon painting can be purchased here. So how about kicking your shoes off and relaxing for a while with me while you go to my Etsy shop; www.etsy.com/shop/DessieFullTimeArtistwww.etsy.com/shop/DessieFullTimeArtist to browse.

You may also purchase my art prints here: 

http://dessie-h-durham-.artistwebsites.com

Today I would like to feature a fellow Esty shop owner on my blog. Her name is Carol Sue and her shops URL is here: www.etsy.com/shop/FunkAndMore?ref=si_shop

This may be of some interest to you: How to paint natural greens.

https://sites.google.com/site/oilpaintingdemonstrations/how-to-paint-natural-greens

If you are an art collector or just starting to draw or create art, or are a professional artist, please COMMENT on this blog and tell me your story…add your 2 cents worth. If I can answer questions I will do my best to answer. 

It is my wish that this blog will bring collectors and artisans together and we will be able to communicate with each other as we paint with our dreams, memories, history and myths and we will search out answers to some expert tips, videos and tutorials to help us along the way. 

I too, will always be seeking ways to improve on the art that I do and hope you will enjoy following me on Dessie's Eclectic Oil and Acrylic Still Life Works of Art: 

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I will see you again soon…

Dessie Durham ~Artist

Cut Lemons and Lemonade

May 30, 2012--Today I’m going to talk about lemons and my paintings.

Hello!  I do hope everything is going well for you today.

I’m a little depressed, my great granddaughter’s right hand was injured in a freak accident, and several bones were broken.  She is a dental hygienist and I can’t imagine how this is going to effect how she makes her living, but on to better things…

To day I’m going to talk about lemons. Just to mention the word lemons brings saliva into my mouth, how about you..? Lemons are used in so many ways, for recipes, clean your kitchens sink, and whiten your teeth, make lemonade and the list goes on…

The following information is by Crystal Ray and it will help you learn how to store and use fresh lemons, and once you find out how easy it is, you'll never again buy a plastic lemon or those bottles of reconstituted lemon juice that have very little nutritional value.

http://voices.yahoo.com/the-best-ways-store-fresh-lemons-630652.html?cat=6

I sell the images of my art prints on line here at:  dessie-h-durham-.artistwebsites.com

If you are just starting to draw or create art, or are a professional artist, please COMMENT on this blog and tell me your story…add your 2 cents worth, If I can answer questions I will do my best to answer.

It is my wish that this blog will bring artisans together and we will be able to communicate with each other as we paint with our dreams, memories, history and myths and we will search out answers to some expert tips, videos and tutorials to help us along the way.

This is my invitation to you:
Please follow my, Eclectic Oil and Acrylic Still Life Art Work Blog so that we can both form a win/win relationship that we can both benefit from. It is my hope that if you are an artist you may find helpful information here! I too, will always be seeking ways to improve on the art that I do and hope you will enjoy following me on Dessie's Eclectic Oil and Acrylic Still Life Works of Art: 

I will see you again soon.

Dessie H. Durham, Artist