Blackie, Black and White Cat

Here in my part of the world I would like to say hello. Spring has finally sprung; the days are getting longer and warmer and nature never fails me, the birds are singing, the flowers are blooming and there is always something interesting to paint.

April is my most favorite month; as I look through my window I see the fresh cool cover of green grass that needs to be mowed all ready, along with the warm yellow daffodils and some beautiful purple flowers that grow beside my patio. So I go out on my patio to soak up some warm sunshine then explore the possibilities that there could be a painting in the works.

So there is my daughters black and white cat his name is Blackie, he is sitting in an orange chair and soaking up some of the sunshine too.

You may purchase this Fine Art Print of Blackie the Black and White Cat here: http://www.etsy.com/shop/DessieFullTimeArtist

This may be of some interest to you: Do you have a problem mixing green for painting foliage and leaves? Here is a link on mixing greens if you need it. How to paint natural greens:

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

I would like to introduce you to: Jana owner of Colorado Catnip Toys and that is where your cat can help you shop for blankets, beds and organic catnip toys: www.coloradocatniptoys.etsy.com

If you are an art collector or just starting to draw, 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.

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 would like to invite you to "Follow" my art blog just click on the word follow in the upper right hand side of this page…

I will see you again soon...

Dessie Durham ~Artist

 

Cat in a Bucket

Hello!  It is a beautiful day here in Virginia and I hope your life is moving along smoothly…

 

Do you love cats? I like cats but have never owned one. Both of my adult daughters love cats and own them.

So knowing that my daughters love cats I think it would seem natural for me to paint something that one of my daughters loves. 

 

This kitten belonged to my oldest daughter and one day when she was playing in the sand box one of her kittens climbed into the bucket and I took a picture of them. 

 

 So here is the picture that I painted. I hope you enjoyed viewing it and if you would like to purchase one of my paintings you may find them here. http://www.etsy.com/shop/DessieFullTimeArtist

This might be a fun site for you to explore if you like Jewelry:  https://www.etsy.com/people/fivelittlegems#

A link that you might like:

http://drawsketch.about.com/library/weekly/aa052003a.htm

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

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I will see you again soon,

 

Dessie Durham ~ Artist

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Steaming Hot Cup of Coffey

We are having a sweater weather day here in Virginia, the sun is shinning and it is a beautiful day... I hope your day is beautiful too.     I would like it very much to sit down and drink a steaming freshley brewed cup of hot coffey this morning with you...                                                                 

I would like ...But since that is not possible I thought I would publish my Steaming Cup of Hot Coffee greeting card for you...

My greeting cards can be purchased here, and it is much better than firing up the automobile and driving to the store. My cards are made of very heavy stock and they make wonderful miniature pieces of art when framed. Great card for mothers day, fathers day and other occasions. Also you may purchase a card from any painting that I show on in my Websites. http://www.etsy.com/shop/DessieFullTimeArtist

I would like to introduce, TheSlyFox from Etsy.com, you will love browsing though her beautiful jewelry and maybe purchase a piece just for yourself or a gift for a friend. https://www.etsy.com/shop/GlitzGlitter

Here is a link that you might like:

http://emptyeasel.com/2012/05/03/its-just-paint-people/

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

I would like to invite you to "Follow" my art blog just click on the word follow in the upper right hand side of this page…

I will see you again soon,

Dessie Durham ~Artist

My Fishin' Buddy Card

We are having a beautiful day here in Virginia. I hope your day is beautiful too.

To day I thought I would publish one of my greeting cards.

In our neighborhood the parents of our neighborhood kids take their kids fishing in the small river that is near by.

I remember when I went fishing one time and got my line lodged up in a tree limb, this fishing card depicts how I felt then. My point is, stay away from trees when you toss that line, the fish will laugh at you! Ha,Ha.

My greeting cards can be purchased here, and it is much better than firing up the automobile and driving to the store. My cards are made of very heavy stock and they make wonderful miniature pieces of art when framed. Great card for mothers day, fathers day and other occasions. Also you may purchase a card from any painting that I show on in my Websites. http://www.etsy.com/shop/DessieFullTimeArtist

To day I have featured Heather McBloom who has an Etsy shop, you will love her Journals:  https://www.etsy.com/shop/JotAndDoodleDoo

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

Do you have trouble with perspectives in your drawings and paintings? Here is a link you might like: http://drawsketch.about.com/od/drawingtextures/ss/drawbrickstone.htm

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

I would like to invite you to "Follow" my art blog just click on the word follow in the upper right hand side of this page…

I will see you again soon,

Dessie Durham ~Artist

 

 

 

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: 

I would like to invite you to "Follow" my art blog just click on the word follow in the upper right hand side of this page…

I will see you again soon…

Dessie Durham ~Artist

Purple Iris Flowers

Hello! I hope you are having a great day.

These Purple Irises grew in our yard last spring, so a painting of these Irises graces my living room walls. I have never been able to wear purple but I love the color purple and I use it a lot for accents in my home. Do you like the color purple?

So today I published these beautiful purple Irises for you, they can add a great decorative touch to your walls and I hope you enjoy them as much as I enjoyed painting. You may purchase them here:

http://www.etsy.com/shop/DessieFullTimeArtist

You might enjoy looking at this website:

Welcome to the Sea Fairies' Jewelbox! I'm glad you found my little grotto of lovelies, and hope you will find just that perfect piece of jewelry you were looking for. 

Etsy url is:www.etsy.com/shop/seafairiesjewelbox

Artist mite like this website:

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Oil-Painting-Medic/164011403624989

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

I would like to invite you to "Follow" my art blog just click on the word follow in the upper right hand side of this page…

I will see you again soon,

Dessie Durham ~Artist

Abstract in Tones of Blue, Orange and Red

Hello! I hope you are snug and warm where ever you live, we have 4 inches of snow on the ground this morning.

 

I love to do abstract paintings, they don't really have to make any sense, abstracts have no connection with objective or observable objects, they are aesthetically beautiful and an abstract painting can add a beautiful decorative touch to your walls.

So today I want to publish this new abstract painting, I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed designing it. You can purchase it here:

http://www.etsy.com/shop/DessieFullTimeArtist

Kathy Lockhardt has beautiful Vintage clothing in her Etsy shop.

Here is a link that you may like to explore: www.etsy.com/shop/Medicinew1

Do you as an artist have trouble creating good clear colors in your paintings. This might be a link that you would like to look at:

http://rachel-shirley.blogspot.com/2010/02/why-are-my-colour-mixes-dirty.html

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

I would like to invite you to "Follow" my art blog just click on the word follow in the upper right hand side of this page…

I will see you again soon,

Dessie Durham ~ Artist