Watercolor has always fascinated me. And I’ve been ‘learning’ about it most of my adult life! I think I may have learned the best way to learn ~ at least for me. Just let it be. Let it be a time of playing… experimenting, and learning ~ bit by bit ~ watercolor splash by splash! No robbing myself by comparison. Let …
a fresh dose of joy ~ prayer in a watercolor
happy Monday-after-Resurrection Sunday!from one of my most favorite authors, susie larson: “stretch out those arms, open your hands, and receive a fresh does of joy today!”yes, i will! and i hope you will join me?!thank you susie!xoleslie Leslie says:
{more} grace and a watercolor card {or two!} ~
hi friends, and a happy, joyful friday to you all! life recently has, at times, left me more-than-weary lately. has that happened to you?perhaps i feel that way because i’ve tried to “manage” life and be strong in my own power and strength. and I’ve become grace-less. selfish. self-absorbed.perhaps because i have not dipped into the deep of the Only One’s limitless well of living water… filled …
springing forward in watercolor bliss ~
hi there all ~ever hear that classic ol’ western phrase, “rode hard, and put away wet?” that would pretty much sum up this past work-week! and at least i am truly dry ~ and fortunate i am not having to cope with flooding and ice jams that have been the very hard and challenging “norm” for so many of my …
sketchbook ~ now is the time to worship
hi everyone ~this particular watercolor is based on a sympathy card i received when mom passed away last december, which featured this image. it was a beautiful card to receive… and i embraced it. i do have a fascination with arches, windows, and chapels, and even gravestones with fascinating architectural details. so the card inspired me to try my hand in my own version, …
a few matters of the heart ~
greetings!a snowy, cold day just demands bright color… i think! it’s 0 degrees, and there’s a chill {factor} in that wind!! lots of snow… and winter is having a ball! {as usual!} so here’s a few hearts, one with the words illustrated from a favorite song lyric, from francesca battistelli’s “write your story” {on my heart} and another with a beautiful quote from max lucado.“he not only …
arise my love ~
hello lovelies ~just a little bit of spring in the heart becomes spring in the art, and even more pertinent ~ light in the heart. which is a good reminder for me as we prep for the imminent arrival of another polar freeze upon our montana winter landscape.this little 5×7 watercolor card illustrates a favorite song, which inspired these tulip-like flowers. the scripture it also points …
hope ~ pray ~ soar ~ {in watercolors, on cards} ~ & in my heart!
happy weekend to you all ~ love my “long” weekends. this happens to be three days for me, with president’s day off this monday {thank goodness!}… an extra day is surely a blessing that i could live with every week! they are such a solace to my time at home… you’re probably tired of my cards… but i have to say ~ …
new watercolor valentine cards ~
hello ~ during this time of the winter’s peak in montana, i most often find myself, eager to come home from work, and curl up in the chair, with a big lap desk and my watercolors spread out! {it’s a little risky for a messy girl like me} but with -29 degrees, it’s a cozy way to spend the evening. and so… i’m …