I am so happy to have two of my paintings in the little ‘zine pictured above. I was feeling a bit under the weather last week and when it arrived in the mail it cheered me right up! There are some sweet artists in the mag and I love Julianna’s work on the cover (and juxtaposed with the twine binding it looks so nice!)
It’s absolutely sweltering here! The days when I can do some summer hybernating in my little air conditioned painting room are near… this thrills me to pieces! So I am trying to make the best of the heat by embracing summer early. The day started by eating a pint of the yummiest chilled blackberries. The humid, haze-filled mountain views during my morning commute made me daydream of early morning hikes and runs through the park. Many summer plans, a list is forthcoming!
My large blue hardcover watercolor book has been inspiring lately. It’s main use is for traveling around, sketching and playing with painting ideas but I came up with this finished painting, and a print will be up for sale very soon! The original is on a 13″ x 9″ page in my book and is watercolor and gouache with a piece of old lace.
After covering the paper with watercolor leaves and sticks I remembered these photos, taken early spring in the meadow. Red-windged black birds.
I was thinking about a flock of birds emerging from spaces within, from something woven or tangled or lace-like. I am going to develop this concept further. I think.
In addition to scribbles, snippets have been collecting in my book. On a treasure hunt last week I found a box of pretty paper cuts. Here’s another page….
I am longing for the early morning when I can get up and take my sketchbook in the field to work. There are so many things to draw!
I love Magpie Magazine. I received the latest issue last week and was delightfully surprised to see two of your lovely paintings gracing the pages of the magazine. This issue features a lot of musicians I really enjoy…do check out Marissa Nadler – I think you will like her very much. 🙂
isnt it so pretty? I love the artists, writings and music.
oh! what a lovely post… the first photo is so pretty. 🙂 hope you’re able to keep cool–it’s been warm and humid here too!
your newest art pieces are gorgeous, btw!
thanks Casey!
It cooled down a bit! And I am almost off for the whole summer.
*rejoice!*
Thankyou Sarah for posting about Magpie Magazine! The photos you took of it are beautiful, so reflective. I love your recent watercolour pieces, especially how you combine the lace, your blog is just so inspiring!
thanks so much! And thank YOU for mailing me a copy! I love it so.
Hello Sarah, what a lovely blog 🙂 pleased to have stumbled here…
best wishes from Scotland:)
Rima
yes, I’ve seen your work on etsy, I love!
Very glad you dropped by!
Oh you have such a whimsical and dreamy blog! I love your artwork! So pretty!!
So beautiful! Your summer still looks cool and gentle, just like your art!
oh but my summer only officually started today…hooray!