Colorful world

Found some new cushions for the porch wicker.  I think I need to stop with the paisley.  I love these and don't care if they do take it over the top.

 Summer haircut.  I took this picture and the top picture through the back door.  

Riki thinks I might have gone a little overboard on the craft paint but I think all the spring color has inspired me to balance out my palette.  I bought some yellow, orange and red. I prefer craft paint over all others on the gelli plate.  Love the matte finish.  I will have to admit to all you Golden paint girls out there I just don't get it, too shiny for me.  I use liquitex heavy body for painting on canvas.  I also have a small collection of Winsor & Newton water mixable oils for canvas.  I love those.

 Can you smell these?  

My Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain book has helped me on this new project. I turned it upside down and sideways and the hand came out pretty good.  

garden june 2014

Closing in on 25000 views on my blog!  I'm excited about that so thought I would share my beautiful backyard.  We have had tons of rain this summer so the flowers were really lush and beautiful.  I usually add seeds to the 40 foot bed every year.  This year I waited because the poppies and morning glories reseeded themselves so well.  

Summer 2013

We bought a new liner for the pool this year.  It is really pretty.  The hosta and fern love all this rain.  Had to trim the honeysuckle way back because of aphids again.  I'm thinking of replacing it all together.  I love it because it attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.  But if I have to treat it with insecticide that is not a good option.