GSPOT - Day 6 of 30

Yes I said "GSPOT". This painting was painted for a friend who just moved into her new house and painted her bedroom in blacks, whites, reds, grays, etc.. she has a circle theme going. This matches perfectly. If you turn the painting sideways it actually looks kind of like a Sumo wrestler or something. Maybe even a woman. The red spot seemed to mark the spot and my fellow artist friend Kellie Chasse helped me pick the name - all out of fun and it is for a bedroom! Cheers to a great day & thank you for putting up with my sense of humor!

This is a 4 1/2" x 3" watercolor with Pearl & Silver Gouache on a black mat & my friend Nina loved it! She also got a homemade bottle of Chilean Malbec wine from me! (Yes, I also make wine)

"FOCUSED" - Day 5 of 30

"FOCUSED" - Who doesn't like a cute fox? They are always on alert and hunting. Amazing animals and beautiful. I had a fox in my garden last fall. He was frolicking in the leaves and enjoying the afternoon sun. He looked like he was just taking a "break" from his hunt for the day. Got a couple of photos before he ran off.

This is a 5" x 7" Original Watercolor of a Fox on 300lb Kilimanjaro paper, matted on Black 8" x10" mat.

This can be purchased on my Etsy shop, Click here:Arica's Art ETSY - "Focused"

In progress....

Thank you for your support! Make it a great day everyday! Cheers!

"BELGRADE MAINE MOOSE" - Day 4 of 30 - SOLD!

I had the experience of meeting a moose in my backyard in 2010. This painting is from a photo I took of the young bull moose. I was having a stare down with this fella and doing a double take because I couldn't believe he was staring at me. Had time to run and get my camera but before I could do that I was trying to get my dog inside, didn't want that encounter to happen. Luckily they did not see each other.

This is an original watercolor, 5" x 7" matted on a 8" x 10" cream mat ready for a frame. - SOLD! 

Finished watercolor....

In progress....

This is my reference photo...I changed it up a bit...

Make it a great day! Thank you for visiting! Cheers!

"FIR TREE" - Day 3 of 30

I can't seem to paint enough trees. I love the simplicity of using watercolor with pen and ink. The image area is 4 1/2" x 3" and it is on a 5" x 7" white mat ready for a frame. This weekend I plan on getting ahead a little and try to keep the paintings little and simple! Thank you for stopping by! Make it a great day! This painting can be purchased on my Etsy Shop by clicking here : ETSY Shop - Fir Tree 

"LAKESIDE CABIN" - Day 2 of 30 Painting Challenge for January

"LAKESIDE CABIN" - 4 1/2" x 3" Watercolor & pen & ink, matted to fit a 5" x 7" frame.
There is no place like the serenity, peace and quiet of being by a lake in the woods.  Just a little painting from my head. A place I wouldn't mind visiting. Enjoy your day! Click this link to purchase Lakeside Cabin from my Etsy Shop & many other items. Arica's Art Etsy Shop

"PERCHED" - Day 1 of 30 Day Painting Challenge for January

 I think I am ready for this crazy motivational challenge again. It seems winter will be the perfect time to paint more because if the rest of the month is like today....it is freezing here in Maine!

This original watercolor and gouache was painted by me. Titled "PERCHED". I was inspired by the cute little chickadees and the recent abundant snow fall here in Maine. The image area is 4 1/2" x 3", it is on a 5" x 7" white mat and is ready for a frame. It can be purchased through my Etsy Shop: ETSY - "Perched"

Inner Beauty - acrylic displayed

Inner Beauty in acrylic is displayed at my hair stylists! Thanks Lewis! Love ya bunches! 

30 More PAINTINGS in January - Challenge is on!

I have been horrible at blogging and keeping up with this social media stuff. Not because I don't want to but because I feel pressed for time and prioritizing. However, these 30 Day Painting Challenges force me to keep up and push me to paint more and to share my work more. I will be doing the painting challenge again in January but I think the paintings will be a little more simple. I personally like simple and maybe it won't stress me out so much to try to be perfect. Thank you ahead of time for your support! Cheers to a very Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and Happy New Year! To new adventures, new followers and new friends!30 Day Painting Challenge for January 2014

"Waiting on a Friend I" -original pen, ink &watercolor

"Waiting in a Friend I" -original pen, ink & watercolor. In 5" x 7" Matt. I just love this little painting. I think it's because I love simple & cardinals. Make it a great day!

Friends& fellow artists

Today (& there will be many more days) I got to spend the day with my talented friend Kellie Chasse! We are having fun meeting new people & sharing our passion! Love you Kellie!