June 26, 2010

Too hot to do much today... so we shopped... got some new bed linens.. and beach umbrellas and various other things we couldn't live without LOL... now we're off to have steak for dinner.

Jun25Art

I drew this based on a picture in Karlyn Holman's book "Watercolor without Boundaries" and using some of the new paint colors from Daniel Smith that she recommends in the book, Quin. Burnt Orange for the flower pot. I've watched the video of the first demo 3 times now..... I think I've finally got it thru my thick head LOL

Jun24Art

Jun24Art, originally uploaded by CaptElaine.

Another long day for me... but the full moon and the lightening bugs were nice, I don't usually ride my scooter after dark, but the moon was so bright it wasn't really dark tonight. Tomorrow I get an evening at home... and hopefully time to paint a little.

Jun23Art

Jun23Art, originally uploaded by CaptElaine.

Hard to keep going today after my long day yesterday... bright spot a box of new paints, a brush, and a new palette from Daniel Smith... I've got a painting that needs some paint added... hopefully tonight.

Jun22Art

Jun22Art, originally uploaded by CaptElaine.

Thirteen hours working as a poll manager, followed by a victory party... I wouldn't have missed it for the world. Tim Scott won by a large margin in spite of his opponent's negative ads the last week or so... Tim showed his character and refused to retaliate... I'm proud to support Tim Scott for Congress.

Jun21Art

Jun21Art, originally uploaded by CaptElaine.

Today is the first day of Summer, summer always means reading for pleasure... I do love to read, and my collection of books overflows 4 bookcases... that does not include my huge library of art books LOL thunderstorms today gave us a bit of relief from the heat... tomorrow I'll be working the polls for the run-off here in SC... I voted today... tomorrow we'll know who will be on the ballot come November.... and for a little while the phone will stop ringing with electronic campaign calls.. I HATE those, I am VERY politically active and still I HATE those calls... I wonder why politicians waste their money on doing that?

Jun20Art

Jun20Art, originally uploaded by CaptElaine.

Headed back to Charleston today... hot, hot, hot... even the cows were standing in the ponds trying to stay cool. Happy Father's Day to all the Dads out there... if your Dad is still alive.. tell him you love him today... I sure wish I could tell my Dad that one more time.

Jun19Art

Jun19Art, originally uploaded by CaptElaine.

Vaughn, Lydia and Nick coming down the hill in their red Jeep.

Uwharrie NC

Uwharrie NC, originally uploaded by CaptElaine.

Tim Burke, Ron and Beauregard... taking a break from trash pick up on Saturday

Jun18Art

Jun18Art, originally uploaded by CaptElaine.

Traveled from Charleston to Uwharrie today, very HOT and Humid.... the fields along the way were in various stages of growth... some freshly plowed, some showing sprouts... and some corn as high as an elephant's eye.

Jun17Art

Jun17Art, originally uploaded by CaptElaine.

Cartoon Lion... quickly done, as tonight I'm packing for our trip to the mountains early tomorrow morning.

Jun16Art

Jun16Art, originally uploaded by CaptElaine.

I should probably try this again using the colors and brushes she suggests in the book... I ordered the video that goes with the book, and discovered it is 4 DVDs not just 1... I really like the way she does her paintings... just gotta find some time to try out these new techniques.

Jun15Art

Jun15Art, originally uploaded by CaptElaine.

We got a break in the heat today, an afternoon thunderstorm brought the temperature down almost 15 degrees... and boy did we need a break.

Jun14Art

Jun14Art, originally uploaded by CaptElaine.

Flag day today, so I drew another animal from the Daily Zoo book, and added the pledge.