Valentine tulips!

Did you know that flowers send a special message from the giver to the recipient? It's called floriography, a Victorian-era means of communicating feelings that could not be expressed openly. Tulips are a declaration of love.  This original watercolor, "Tulips: A Spring Event", image  7"x11",  is ready for you for Valentine's Day! Wouldn't this painting be special for your sweetheart or maybe just for you? Contact me and it can be yours for $149.00, matted only, includes shipping. (shhh - A Snapshots in Watercolor Blog special - no prints available and not shown yet on my website.)

Green is In for 2013!!!

In my January newsletter, I talked about the color green. Those folks who choose the "color of the year", have done it again and this time it is GREEN! And not just any green, but EMERALD GREEN! I am so happy to see one of my favorite colors and I'll tell you why. I have a large wall in my living room that I chose to paint green and selected the shade by taking some of my paintings to the store to compare their paint chips. It might be more of a kelly green, but that's ok - it's beautiful and definitely showcases my paintings - like this Arizona Columbine watercolor. The original has gone to a new home, but you can still order a Limited Edition Giclée, 14"x14" image or have another size printed just for you! Or check out my website for other paintings that will add a touch of green to your life!

Hidden in the Hills - Balancing Rock Studio

Hidden in the Hills Tour - second weekend - start at Balancing Rock Studio #3. We all will be waiting for you - Betsy, Judith, Joan, Cathy, Gary and me! And ready to show you our art in a variety of mediums. http://on.fb.me/T8wWRf @hiddeninthehills

Hidden in the Hills Annual Studio Tour and Sale

Hidden in the Hills 16th Annual Studio Tour and Sale is almost here!!! We have Balancing Rock Studio # 3 in Cave Creek set up and ready for you this weekend - Friday, Nov. 16, Sat. Nov. 17 and Sunday Nov. 18. The hours are 10 am to 5 pm; but Saturday, we are hosting a special after hours party and will be open until 7 pm with food and beverages!

Come out and see the work of 6 different artists. Betsy Glatz is our host and I am a guest along with Joan Milman, Cathy Ross, Judy Rothenstein-Putzer and Gary Fabbri. Maps and further details are available at www. SonoranArtsLeague.org.

If this weekend just doesn't work out for you, we will be doing this again, next weekend right after Thanksgiving. You can even bring a turkey sandwich and enjoy a picnic in the beautiful desert!

First Friday Art Walk, Flagstaff

As the featured artist at the Z House Gallery this month, I will be painting a demo during Flagstaff's First Friday Art Walk, 6 -9 pm. Stop by for a visit and see my 2 new fall paintings along with the beautiful art of over 20 artists! Look for the little white bungalow at 2320 East Route 66. www.ZHouseGallery.com

Z House Gallery Grand Opening

I am excited to be a part of this energetic little gallery - The Z House Gallery and Boutique! The Grand Opening Celebration is this weekend! Both Saturday and Sunday, there will be live music on the patio, food, kid's activities, and art demonstrations. Inside the gallery is an amazing collection of art by more than 20 artists! Look for the little bungalow at 2320 East Route 66 (Sante Fe Ave.) just west of the 4th St. intersection. You will find the complete schedule of events, including artists' demos at www.zhousegallery.com. I will be doing a painting demo on Saturday, 3-5pm and Sunday, 1-4pm. Look forward to seeing you!

"Arizona Remembers 9/11, Tempe Beach Park"

I know that I posted this image earlier in the summer, but now that 9/11 is here again, I think it's okay to post it again as a reminder for all of us. If you are in the Valley and able to stop by Tempe Beach Park, do so tomorrow. It will only be up throughout the day. There are 2996 flags - one for each person who lost their life that day and each flag carries a yellow placard with their name. It is a moving memorial and tribute that is a must see. Giclées of this painting are available for purchase.