I had so much fun giving that sign a makeover yesterday
than I decided to try a little more painting!
I had brought home some stained pieces of wood
from an auction that were just about the right size.
They were beveled and I sanded the inside part so the
paint would stick better. Then I put a coat of white paint
and then a coat of black mixed with white.
When that was dry I started sketching in pencil.
First, I painted the shadows and leaves.
Then the nest and some bees!
berries...
and then the birds.
It's so 'me', isn't it? ha.
I'm not sure about the stained 'frame' though.
Should I paint it, too?
I'm thinking black paint. Or should I leave it as it is?
Once I decide, it's going in the shop!
♥
update...
Oh, so much better. Thanks for your help!
In the shop today!
It is so you! Love the colors...with the deep purple and the gray background. Great job!
ReplyDeleteI know...and it is so YOU, too! haha.
DeleteMy stars!! I love it! Isn't it so beautiful?!?! I love the background that brings out the vividness of the picture! Lovely! Take care
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thanks, kitty! but that frame...I think it should be black.
DeleteI adore berries and this look absolutely georgeous!! xo
ReplyDeleteme, too...love the berries!
DeleteLove the birds and bees!!
ReplyDeletehaha...I'd never painted a bee before...they were kind of fun! Easier than a butterfly, too. ha.
Deletevery cool betsy...i love the inclusion of the berries and the little bees too..how cool...
ReplyDeletethanks bri...
Deleteoh I love it! the berries , the birds, the nest, just everything! great job!
ReplyDeletethanks....the berries were the funnest part!
DeleteGoing right to the birds indeed
ReplyDeleteHere at your feed
Of course you always were
That and the cat fur haha
So yes so you
Great job too
Black may look better I say
But the brown is still a fine display
I'm thinking black, too
Deletebut maybe would just like to be through!
ha.
Should try to paint a cat
I'm sure you would like that.
:)
haha that would be grand
DeleteHave plenty of models at your land
Put something black by the picture....then take a picture of it....then we can vote on it.8~)
ReplyDeletehaha..there's an idea! Actually I'm so color oriented that I think I may
Deleteobsess about it more than others. To me it doesn't match but it might just be me. lol....
Wonderful piece of art! ... and I know the artist!!!
ReplyDeleteHow cool is that! :)
Seriously good, Betsy. You should consider exploring your artistic side more often.
Thanks very much! I had a fear of branching out from my colored pencils! haha...but this was actually a lot of fun!
DeleteWell.....aren't you a busy little bee!!!
ReplyDeletecute..
Cheers!
Linda:o)
yeah...especially after I was done and all the housework was still waiting for me! lol....
DeleteThe housework always wait for us:)
DeleteLol
yes, housework is nice like that. lol....
DeleteI think black would like really 'pulled together', great idea! And you are getting more and more talented, growing in your art!
ReplyDeleteyes, I think so too...or maybe a dark charcoal grey!
DeleteBeautiful as always, Betsy!!! You really are very talented :) :)
ReplyDeletethanks jax, dear. :)
DeleteI'm with some of the others,voting for a black frame, but I am sooo not an artist. I've been painting over the weekend but nothing to do with art. Decided to paint my front door & shutters. The beautiful fall weather in PA inspired me. Now I need to get a new fall wreath
ReplyDeleteNana
Hi Nana! Sounds like you've been busy! It's been great weather for working outside! I need to get out there! I'd like to plant some bulbs! Yes, I think the edges of this painting will be black tomorrow! ha.
DeleteAnother beautiful work of art! As much as I like a natural wood look, I agree that either a black or charcoal gray frame would look great with this.
ReplyDeleteYes, I do agree,...I think the wood tone is too distracting! Tomorrow it will change! Thanks for the input!
DeleteI love it all, especially the bees!
ReplyDeletehaha..you WOULD love the bees! lol....
DeleteBLACK...paint it black.
ReplyDeletehaha...yep,...in the morning it's turning black! :)
DeleteAbsolutely gorgeous! But I vote for the outer frame to match your leaves. I think a shade of green will be stunning. Cindy from NY
ReplyDeleteHi Cindy! Well, that's an idea! Thank you...I'll have to add that to the list! :)
Deletevery very pretty! I would love to see it with a black frame or white....wonderful piece! happy fall betsy!
ReplyDeletethanks Heather....it ended up being charcoal...and looks SO much better!
DeleteOh, I didn't even know you had a shop! That painting is beautiful, sweet, and full of adorable. You are so talented. I'll bet I would find all sorts of "props" if I tagged along with you to all of those auctions.
ReplyDeleteOh yeah..the perfect place to find all those neat props! Sometimes I wish I wasn't busy working there so I could concentrate on bidding! ha.
DeleteI thought I had posted a comment yesterday but I guess it got lost on blogger somewhere. Anyway thought the pic was beautiful and I was voting for the charcoal gray. Black was too stark possibly and the wood does make it look like it is in a frame. I think I suggested painting some tape and putting that around it and to see how it looked. I hate when I lost my comments. Maybe it went on another post.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
well, I didn't see a comment...it must be out in cyberspace somewhere! Blogger does love to eat them, you know! ;) Yes, it is charcoal grey...the first coat is drying and it already looks much, much better!
DeleteI set up my pinterest last night...thanks for your tips on doing that! And yes, it sucked me in for a few hours! haha...so fun!
I opened mine up and saw all your pins and I was thinking "oh my, she had to have spent a couple of hours here!" LOL. It is fun. I am trying to make the Crusty Bread right now, and it takes 12 - 18 hours for it to rise. I can't sleep because I keep getting up every hour to see if it has risen at all. So slow, it is like trying to watch water boil. Will let you know how it does. It is a "no knead" bread and the site has had over a million hits for the recipe since posted in March. And you can add lots of different ingredients to make all kinds of flavored breads. Easier than the Bread Machine.
DeleteCan't wait to see the Charcoal Gray on it.
God bless.
the bread sounds good!
Deletea watched pot never boils, you know...or maybe we should say a watched loaf never rises? lol....
I don't like the stain either. Paint it for sure!
ReplyDeleteSUCH a cute painting Betsy!!!!
it's gone! ha. Looks much better!
DeleteBetsy you added the Pinterest bottom?? I dont find it:(
ReplyDeletePinterest bottom? What is that?
DeleteIt's a pin to your bottom of course
DeleteSomething where you might feel remorse
lol...oh, is that what it is?
DeleteSounds painful..especially if it sit.
haha.
Oh sorry know I see is the same when you said Following me in pinterest you have sometimes I dont speak well:)
DeleteOh, you mean on my sidebar? Yes, the link is there is you click on the little symbol!
DeleteAnd Pat, you know, he loves to tease you! :)
I know sigh!
DeleteAfter I asked I see when I look again:)
So sweet and so "you"! I agree. I would paint the frame either black or dark grey.
ReplyDeletedone...doesn't that look better? oh yes...
DeleteYou are so talented.
ReplyDeletewell, I try. ha. But this was fun to do!
DeleteWonderful job Betsy..it looks so gorgeous..
ReplyDeleteWell done, Betsy!
ReplyDeleteGreat job! Love it!
ReplyDeleteLooks lovely Betsy!
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