Day 139 'Nap Time'

Day 139 'NapTime' The pleasure of a nap anytime is wonderful........ 'NapTime' 8"x10" Watercolor Enter your email address in the Google box to receive an email with every posting of new paintings. $100.00

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'Last Leaves'

Day 138 'Last Leaves' Watercolor 11"x14"

Hi to All....I hope you enjoy this piece. I painted it on a wonderful weekend in Vermont. It is watercolor on Yupo (a synthetic paper) I hope you enjoy it. $100.00

Day 137 'Making a Splash'

Day 137 'Making a Splash' Watercolor 8" x 20"

Hello to Everyone! I am still alive and well even if I have not been posting my art. I promise to post more often, if not every day. Here is a watercolor of my grandaughter Esther marching through the water at a local beach 'Making a Splash'. This little girl, who is 2 1/2 years old has no fear and is in love with nature, the water and everything that she comes across. I took this picture and just love the feel of strength and independence that she has at such an early age in such a beautiful setting, so I had to paint it. I hope you enjoy it too. $175.00

'B4 the Blowdryer

Day 136 'B4 the Blowdryer' 8" x 10" Pencil Sketch on Paper.... NFS

This is the day to post a self portrait for The Daily Painters Gallery. I have decided to post one of my daily self portrait sketches. I started doing this with a couple of friends to capture each other and our moods on any given day. It is also a great excercise to sharpen your sketching skills. You can use any medium, spend as much or as little time as you would like and have fun. I hope you enjoy it. If you like to see more, post me a note. NFS

'Inside Out'

Day 135 'Inside Out' 11"x14" Acrylic on Canvas....

This is a fun piece that makes you think of different dimensions, places and people....the world we live in.....Enjoy! $175.00

'Umbrella Day 1'

Day 134'Umbrella Day 1' 11"x14" Acrylic on Canvas....

Umbrellas are a wonderful thing to keep us dry, especially in this crazy weather now. I also love how bright and happy umbrellas make a dreary grey day. This is a scene from Florence, Italy, but it could be anywhere. Enjoy $225.00

'Reflections'

Day 133 'Reflections'... Reflections of nature are wonderful anytime with or without the sun.......'Reflections' Acrylic on Canvas $100.00

'Autumn Walk'

Day 132 'Autumn Walk'

It is nice to be painting again, especially with the gorgeous autumn weather that we are having. It is very inspiring.

This is a monotype print using acrylic paint. The process starts with painting on a carrier, glass in this case, and then transferring the painting to the special print paper that has been dampened by using a press of some form. You never know how it will transfer. The result is a totally different look and feel.... I hope you like it. 'Autumn Walk' 5"x 7" $100.00 joann.simon@yahoo.com" name="business">https://www.paypal.com/en_US/i/btn/x-click-but23.gif" border="0" name="submit"> $100.00 plus shipping

'At Weir Farm'

'At Weir Farm' Weir Farm is a National Park in Connecticut. I was so lucky to have my daughter take me there for a surprise picnic, with my Granbaby, and the love of my life..... It was a beautiful day, and we enjoyed the grounds of this special place that artists have painted forever..... My granbaby is in the painting frolicing and having fun. We are in the background enjoying the view and the picnic. National Parks are one of the wonders of this country that we have available to us and should try to enjoy more. I hope you enjoy the painting as much as I enjoyed the day. joann.simon@yahoo.com" name="business">https://www.paypal.com/en_US/i/btn/x-click-but23.gif" border="0" name="submit"> $100.00 plus shipping

'Take a Walk in St. John'

Day 130 'Take A Walk in St. John' Hi! Remember me and my art? It is 9 months since my last post, and no, there is not a baby, but yes, there is a restaurant that Tom and I bought last year................The Opera Cafe in Bethel, CT... almost like a baby.

I have finally been able to paint again, and post on my blog. I will endeavor to paint more and more since I love the whole process and miss the joy of it. I also miss hearing from all of you. If you find yourself in Bethel, please stop by and say hello and take a look at my artwork showing there.

This painting is of a wonderful friend walking the beach in St. John during a great trip. Watercolor Batik is the medium which gives it a wonderful texture and feeling of light. It feels great to be back... Enjoy!

'Take A Walk in St. John' 16" x 20" Framed $300.00

$300.00 plus shipping

'Maine Respite'

Day 129 'Maine Respite' Hello! I'm back!!!!! It is amazing that it has been one year since I started this venture and although I did not accomplish A Painting A Day, I certainly painted alot of paintings, sold alot of paintings, and received many commissions to do more... and most of all, thoroughly enjoyed the experience and I believe that I grew as an artist and expanded my love of art. Thank you for your support and feedback............ We were very fortunate to have a small respite on the coast of Maine. It was foggy the first day we arrived, rained the second morning, and then the sun came out and this magnificent view appeared. It was food for the soul to sit back, enjoy the wonderful salt air, and try to capture it all with paint. Enjoy! 'Maine Respite' 5" x 7" Watercolor on Clayboard $100.00

'Once Upon a Farm'

Day 128 'Once Upon a Farm' Farms still exist and are a wonderful sight......Enjoy! .................................. 'Once Upon a Farm' 5" x 7"Monotype Original *SOLD

'Great Day on the Lake'

Day 127 'Great Day at the Lake' ... Anytime spent on the lake is a Great Day!!!......Great Day on the Lake'' 7"x11" Watercolor $100.00

'Fire Hydrant for the Flowers'

Day 126 'Fire Hydrant for the Flowers' ... Wildflowers are a welcome addition to the landscape in the summer.......Enjoy!......Fire Hydrant for the Flowers'' 10" x 14" Acrylic $100.00

'Martin's Course'

s I was commissioned to paint a golf scene on a wall in a lanai/home in Florida....... this was the largest painting that I have accomplished. The reference image was 3" x 4" and the wall was 10 feet x 14 feet!!!!! I started with underpaintings of blue and yellow to show thru the overpainting and then proceeded to paint in the rest...............I thoroughly enjoyed the challenge, the weekend and the experience, including the 9 holes of golf that we got in. It was fun deciding where the golf balls should be placed... of course, Martin's was on the green in one. Enjoy! *SOLD 'Martin's Course' 10'x14' Acrylic

'Brooklyn Bridge at Night'

Day 124 'Brooklyn Bridge at Night ......Something different. Enjoy! 7"x9" Watercolor

$100.00

'Walking in the Woods'

Day 123 'Walking in the Woods' This reminds me of a wonderful day spent walking in the woods with my Dad in search of mushrooms... we did not find many mushrooms, but had a wonderful, special time together. Happy Father's Day to all of you today! Enjoy!..........'Walking in the Woods' 10" x 7" Watercolor *SOLD

'Peony Pals'

Day 122 'Peony Pals' I have painted 3 paintings today and this is the only one that I am happy with.... Something bright and happy to put a smile on your face..... Enjoy!..........'Peony Pals' 10" x 13" Acrylic $100.00

'Don't Walk'

Day 121 'Don't Walk' A simple watercolor that reminds me of everyday life anywhere in springtime. Enjoy!..........'Don't Walk' 16" x 20" Watercolor (artwork size only) $150.00

'Picnic for Two'

Day 120 'Picnic for Two' More Batik Watercolor..... this piece is actually for sale tonite at the 2007 Annual Hospice Arts Festival & Cosmopolitan Buffet in Danbury, CT..... Hospice is an incredible organization that has helped many families in many many ways..... I would like to dedicate this painting to the honor and memory of a very special friend. If you are interested in buying this painting, but cannot attend the event this evening, please contact me through email joann.simon@yahoo.com or directly.........Picnic For Two' 16" x 20" Watercolor Batik Framed $350.00

'Holly Go Lightly'

Day 119 'Holly Go Lightly' Batik Watercolor is a technique that I have not done in a long time... but I recently did a demo of this process for the Society of Creative Artists of Newtown, and this is one of the pieces that I finished. I will show you more Batik in the coming week. Enjoy! 'Holly Go Lightly' 12" x 9" Watercolor $100.00

'Standing on the Sidelines'

Day 118 'Standing on the Sidelines' From Wet to Dry... .......these palm trees could use some rain.... Enjoy! 'Standing on the Sidelines' 12" x 9" Watercolor $100.00

'After the Rain'

Day 117 'After the Rain' The weather changes constantly, but the beauty after the rain and the sunshines again is fleeting, but wonderful........Reflections appear with the water left from the rain, there is a haze and feeling of something that you don't want to let go and then they are gone. ...... It kind of reminds me of life, and how everything could be so good and sunny until a dark cloud looms with rain of some sort and stormy clouds, but it leaves a different feeling and alot to reflect on and remember. Good Memories are the best. Enjoy! 'After the Rain' 8" x 10" Monotype Acrylic Original $100.00

'Sunbathing'

Day 116 'Sunbathing' The weather could not be nicer, and perfect time for sunbathing even if it is still spring............................ 'Sunbathing' 7" x 9" Watercolor Enter your email address in the Google box to receive an email with every posting of new paintings. $100.00

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'A Day Late & A Dollar Short'

Day 115 'A Day Late & A Dollar Short' Yesterday was Memorial Day, but there was no time to paint.... so, today's painting is in honor of Memorial Day and all of the men and women who have gone to fight for us, as well as the troops that are there right now. It is certainly an honorable day that we are proud to wave our flags.................this painting started out as a monotype original print, but alot of the paint did not want to budge, so I decided to finish it by painting on the paper directly. I like the effect of the mixed media...... A perfect picnic setting on Memorial Day! Enjoy for 1 less $......*SOLD 'A Day Late & A Dollar Short' 8"x10" Acrylic Monotype Original

'Ghost Clouds'

Day 114 'Ghost Clouds' Here is the 5th and final Monotype in the series of monotypes that I did.... This is the ghost' which is actually the same painting on the carrier, but as the 4th 'Pink & Stormy Clouds', but it is the second print... I actually like this one better. What do you think? It does not have as much panache, but it has a wonderful feel to it...... The 2nd pull of a monotype is called the Ghost because it lasts for a long long time. Enjoy!!!!!!!! 'Ghost Clouds' 5"x7" Acrylic Monotype Original Print Enter your email address in the Google box to receive an email with every posting of new paintings. $100.00

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'Pink & Stormy Clouds'

Day 113 'Pink & Stormy Clouds' Here is the 4th Monotype in the series of monotypes that I did.... Palm Trees and water waiting for a storm. 'Pink & Stormy Clouds' 5"x7" Acrylic Monotype Original Print Enter your email address in the Google box to receive an email with every posting of new paintings. $100.00

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'It's 5 O'clock Somewhere Again'

Day 112... 'It's 5 O'clock Somewhere Again'....I had the pleasure of painting this painting again, somewhat different, for a birthday present. The first painting, Day 98 had sold, and the birthday girl really liked this painting.... so, I was commissioned to paint it again and really enjoyed it..... the painting and the cocktails!.... The lesson learned here is that any painting on my blog which is sold, could always be re-created as an original or a print. An original would never be exactly the same, but it would be a one of a kind. *SOLD Happy Birthday Maria!.................. 'It's 5 O'clock Somewhere Again' 9" x 12" Watercolor Enter your email address in the Google box to receive an email with every posting of new paintings. $100.00

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'Litchfield Daffodils'

Day 111 'Litchfield Daffodils' ........There is a wonderful place in Litchfield, Connecticut that people flock to in the Springtime. They go to see the daffodils...... lots and lots of daffodils spread out with beautiful stone walls and budding trees to create a beautiful landscape. I was commissioned to paint this wonderful view and I thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to be immersed in daffodils. The only thing missing was the scent. Enjoy! *SOLD

'Pink Clouds & Sunshine'

Day 110 'Pink Clouds & Sunshine' Here is the 3rd Monotype in the series of monotypes that I did.... Back to the Palm Trees that I love. 'Pink Clouds & Sunshine' 5"x7" Acrylic Monotype Original Print Enter your email address in the Google box to receive an email with every posting of new paintings. $100.00

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'View from the Beach'

Day 109 'View from the Beach' Here is the 2nd Monotype in the series of monotypes that I did.... Nice bright colors and alot of motion.... I wish I were there now. 'View from the Beach' 5"x7" Acrylic Monotype Original Print Enter your email address in the Google box to receive an email with every posting of new paintings. $100.00

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'Loosen Up'

Day 108 We had a little get together tonite to try out monotype printing.... we enjoyed ourselves and put out some interesting artwork. I will post the paintings that I did in the order that they were created.... which gives you an experience of start to finish. The first piece is literally a loosen up exercise that either works or does not work... you decide! 'Loosen Up' 5"x7" Acrylic Monotype Print Enter your email address in the Google box to receive an email with every posting of new paintings. $100.00

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'Home for Dinner'

Day 107 'Home for Dinner'.................... another beautiful view off the deck of Steakhouse 22 www.steakhouse22.com ........sunset is the best time of day. Enjoy! 'Home for Dinner' 9"x12" Watercolor Enter your email address in the Google box to receive an email with every posting of new paintings. $100.00

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'Forsythia in Bloom'

Day 106 Forsythia in Bloom.................... I would like to invite you to see a beautiful view off the deck of a wonderful restaurant.... Steakhouse 22 in Patterson, NY. Check it out at www.steakhouse22.com .....Not only will you have a gorgeous view of the foothills of the Berkshires, and an incredible meal prepared by Chef Tom Kilmurray.... you will enjoy a wonderful show of art by Jo Ann Simon in the Blue Room. Enjoy! 'Forsythia in Bloom' 9"x12" Watercolor Enter your email address in the Google box to receive an email with every posting of new paintings. $100.00

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'Two Can Tango'

Day 105 .................... a change of scenery....from the shore to the desert in Scottsdale, AZ... Enjoy! 'Two Can Tango' 7" x 11" Watercolor $100.00

'Wish I Were at the Beach'

Day 104 .................... wonderful weather like this means that summer is right around the corner........................another painting at a discounted price for the size.......Enjoy!.................. 'Wish I Were at the Beach' 4" x 5 1/2" Watercolor *SOLD

'Spring Glow'

Day 103 .................... Signs of spring are all around us... this is a gem of a painting to remind us of spring......................................and at a discounted price for the size.......Enjoy! 'Spring Glow' 5 1/2" x 4" Watercolor $50.00

'Flag Day'

Day 102 .................... Signs of spring and summer make you think about our American Flag... welcome back! Enjoy!!! 'Flag Day' 11"x14" Batik Watercolor on Ricepaper Framed $100.00

'Traffic Jam Uptown'

Day 101... from the top step of the Salmigundi Club in NYC on a beautiful night .... 'Traffic Jam Uptown' 7"x5" Watercolor on Clayboard $100.00

'Searching'

Day 100.... I can't believe that I have posted 100 days of paintings, and am still loving it as much as I did on Day 1. Thank you to everyone for your support, your purchases, and your feedback! Enjoy!............ 5/29/07...Change of Name.... after discussion of this painting and what it really depicts... which could be many things....but Searching, as in a search for a cure for cancer, is much, much more fitting...... Thankyou Kimberly! *SOLD 'Searching' 9"x12" Watercolor

'Mount Gay Cliffs'

Day 99.... a commission of a very special place in Martha's Vineyard that holds many fond memories...... Enjoy!! 'Mount Gay Cliffs' 81/2"x11" Watercolor Original is *SOLD Prints available for $35.00 Matted $35.00

'It's 5 O'Clock Somewhere'

Day 98..... A couple of cocktails and a beautiful view makes you dream of far off lands and warm weather with wonderful and enjoyable friends.....Enjoy! 'It's 5 O'Clock Somewhere' 9"x12" Watercolor *SOLD

'Walk B4 You Fly'

Day 97.... I'm Back!!! and looking forward to painting Daily again.... new paints, new colors, different setting... what do you think? Everything has gone to the birds.... 'Walk B4 You Fly' 9"x12" Watercolor

$100.00

'Slip and Slide'

Day 96..... we are still in the city, and having a little fun. Enjoy! 'Slip and Slide' 9"x12" Watercolor

$100.00

'Playing in the Park'

Day 95..... at the end of the day, the children always have the energy to enjoy life. 'Playing in the Park' 11"x14" Watercolor **This painting is donated for a special fundraiser in Honor of Lynne... one life to another

'Into the City'

Day 94.... OK, here we are, next to Central Park, and what do we see but alot of silly birds looking at a statue waiting for some words of wisdom..... Enjoy! 'Into the City' 8"x10" Watercolor

$100.00

'Approaching A City'

Day 93....I know where I painted this, but it could be many different places. Enjoy 'Approaching A City' 4"x6" Acrylic on Canvas Board $100.00

'Lost & Found'

Day 92..... something different..... I'm not sure if we are coming or going in this one.....your choice. Enjoy! 'Lost & Found' 9"x12" Acrylic on linen paper

$100.00

'Pot of Gold'

Day 91... a very simple pretty posie....Enjoy! 'Pot of Gold' 8"x11" Watercolor on Yupo *SOLD

'Serenity'

Day 90..... Serenity 5"x7" Watercolor, Framed $100.00

'Tranquility'

Day 89... the calm before the storm......... Tranquility 5"x 7 " Watercolor framed in large mat in 11"x14" frame.... Enjoy! *SOLD

'Where Did the Yellow Go?'

Day 88........... 'Where Did the Yellow Go?' 7"x10" Monotype Original

$100.00

'Early Happy Day'

Day 87.... I have been away for a few days and not able to paint or post, but I thought you would like to see the early study/sketch of the 'Happy Day' commission that was posted on Day 80. It is always interesting to see the before and after. This piece is for sale. Enjoy........................ 'Early Happy Day' 6.5"x4" Watercolor $100.00

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'Not So Shining'

Day 86.... not so shining, but still interesting in the shapes that can be taken on in formation....Enjoy! 'Not So Shining' 9"x7" Monotype Original

$100.00

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'Shining Star'

Day 85..... Realism is gone for a little while. It is fun to do something different for a change..................... 'Shining Star' 9"x7" Monotype Original

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'Lost in Love'

Day 84..... Happy Valentine's Day! 'Lost in Love' 5"x4" Acrylic on Tinted Gesso Watercolor Paper

$100.00

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'Sargent Pepper's Lonely Heart Club'

Day 83...... Every lonely heart needs to know that their Prince or Princess Charming is just around the corner. Enjoy! 'Sargent Pepper's Lonely Heart Club 6"x4" Acrylic on Tinted Gessoed Watercolor Paper

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'Sweet Tarts'

Day 82.... I think that Sweet Tarts is the perfect adult candy for Valentines Day....except for Chocolate! not to sweet and not too sour. Enjoy! 'Sweet Tarts' 5" x 7" Acrylic on tinted gesso Watercolor paper

$100.00

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'Beginnings'

Day 81..... This is a very special occasion..... I would like to introduce a very special friend Deborah Dargaty who is the featured artist today! Personal trials and tribulations had squashed her creative soul..... until tonight, when good friends decided to paint together. This is the wonderful result. Enjoy! This will be the beginnings of a heart series for Valentines Day, and beginnings for more wonderful paintings 'Beginnings' 5"x4" Acrylic on tinted Watercolor Paper

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'Happy Day'

Day 80..... This is a commission from a very special person that was painted for a very special person, but I wanted everyone to enjoy it........‘Happy Day" is my idea of going from a road with no color to a bright, vibrant world of color with flowers, and sunrise (New Day). Also, I wanted the road to seem endless, like life...........A celebration of Life! Enjoy! 'Happy Day' 8" x 10" Framed *SOLD

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'B & B's in the Birches'

Day 79.... A donation to a worthwhile cause.... to benefit troubled teens..... Project Return's 12th Annual Birdhouse Auction & Fundraiser will be held March 30th in Norwalk, CT. Donated birdhouse renditions and actual birdhouses of every size shape and creation will be showcased in silent or live auctions. The event will feature cocktails, a martini bar, hors d'oeuvres and entertainment. For more information, call 203-291-6402, or view the website www.projectreturn.org This piece was painted for this event, and reflects a warm and cozy neighborhood to fly home to........... 'B&B's in the Birches' 22" x 28" Watercolor Giclee' Framed

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'Fading Fun'

Day 78..... hello..... glad to be back and decided to paint a nice and easy floral with a limited palette on tinted gesso watercolor paper. The flowers are faded, but they still have the look of fun..... I painted this first on canvas, but did not like it at all. This one works for me. I hope you enjoy it too....... 'Fading Fun' 7.5" x 5.5" Acrylic on Tinted Gesso *SOLD

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'Cosmo's in Winter'

Day 77.... It is always a special treat to have summer flowers in the winter.... 'Cosmo's in Winter' 6"x6" Watercolor on Clayboard

$100.00

'Heart and Soul'

Day 76..... this might look familiar... same paints, blocks, but a very different theme. I hope you like it...... 'Heart and Soul' 8"x 10" Acrylic *SOLD

'Fractured Flowers'

Day 75.....Yupo paper is like painting on glass, until it resists and does not want to accept paint at all.. I almost ditched this painting because the paper would not accept paint except in certain areas. But, the more I worked with it, the more interesting it seemed to me. There is certainly alot left to the imagination. I hope you enjoy it. 'Fractured Flowers' 8"x10" Watercolor on Yupo

$100.00

'Grandmother's Table'

Day 74..... A Grandmother's table with beautiful flowers. Enjoy!........................... 'Grandmother's Table' 5" x 7"acrylic on 300# watercolor paper

$100.00

Morning Walk in the Snow

Day 73..... Taking a walk in the early morn with a new snow is wonderful........ Please feel free to forward my emails and encourage others to join my group. Thanks! 'Morning Walk in the Snow' 8" x 11" Watercolor

$100.00

'First Snow in Bethel'

Day 72..... I snapped this shot with my camera right around dusk when we finally had our first snowfall in Connecticut... a timely scene. Enjoy! 'First Snow in Bethel' 8"x11" Watercolor *SOLD

'Forced Beauty'

Day 71.... Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but sometimes beauty is natural and unknown, and sometimes it is forced into what should be.... but, the reality is that beauty is everywhere. Enjoy!..... 'Forced Beauty' 9"x12" Watercolor

$100.00

'Blue Moon'

Day 70....This painting sold before it was posted....Thank you!.... I would also like to thank everyone who came to my show this weekend, purchased artwork, and joined us for a wonderful time. It was great! Special Thanks to Jeanie at Head Over Heals who supplied an incredible venue and was a wonderful hostess. The paintings remaining will be on display and for sale for the rest of the week. Thanks to everyone! Enjoy.... 'Blue Moon' Watercolor on Yupo 9" x 12".. *SOLD

'BlueBird of Happiness

Day 69..... Happiness can be found no matter what is going on around you.....this is a departure for me, but enjoyable.........Reminder..my show is this weekend, Sat 10 to 6 PM and Sun 12 to 4 at Head Over Heals Boutique at 184 Greenwood Ave, Bethel, CT ....... I will be showing my Daily Paintings and demonstrating as well. I hope to see you there. Enjoy! 'BlueBird of Happiness' 8" x 11" Acrylic on 300# paper... *SOLD

'Going Home'

Day 68...... going home at the end of the day at dusk............... 'Going Home' 5"x7" Watercolor on Textured Clayboard ... *SOLD

'This is My Space'

Day 67....I have 2 cats... Casey and Sky. Casey ran the roost before Sky arrived, and therefore, she does not like him at all........Sky Loves Casey..... oh my! This monotype print depicts how Casey despises Sky and does not want him in her space at all..... It is a shame that they cannot love each other and live in harmony. Perhaps true love will reign some day soon.......... 'This is My Space' 11" x 14" Monotype Print *SOLD

'A View for Two'

Day 66...... A nice way to start or finish the day....................... 'A View for Two' 8"x10" Watercolor on Yupo... *SOLD

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'Long and Windy Road'

Day 65 ...... Walking is an enjoyable pastime in any season........................................ Please note that I will be having a show of my Daily Paintings at Head Over Heals Boutique, 184 Greenwood Ave, Bethel, CT. on Saturday 1/13/07 10am-6pm and Sunday 1/14/07 12-4pm. I hope to see you there.................... 'Long and Windy Road' 5"x7" Watercolor on Textured Clayboard

$100.00

'Foggy Day in Vermont'

Day 64 Happy New Year to All! I am back to painting daily. It has been very heartwarming to hear from so many people that they missed my daily paintings. So, here we go again in a brand new year. I started my year in Vermont on a very foggy day, which had a beauty of its own. My signature even became foggy in the process. Enjoy! 'Foggy Day in Vermont' 5"x7" Watercolor on Textured Clayboard... *SOLD

'Saplings in Michigan'

Day 63.... Saplings are everywhere in Michigan.....along the road and on the farms. They remind me of young children and young adults finding their way in the world and being glad that there are some full grown, adult trees side by side to show them the way. Enjoy! 'Saplings in Michigan' 5"x7" Watercolor on Smooth Clayboard... *SOLD

'First Snow in Michigan'

Day 62..... This was not the first snow in Michigan, but it was the first snow when I was in Michigan, for the birth of my First grandaughter..... Esther Grace born 12-1-06 at 8:04 PM.... healthy and beautiful. There is something very special and wonderful about Firsts.... Life is Good... Enjoy! *SOLD

'Sunday Stroll'

Day 61...... this is a monotype pressed painting with Chincole' using water based inked. The painting is matted and framed in a 16"x20"silver frame.......Chincole' translated means 'Dressing the Doll' It is the art of adding decorative papers to the inks with wheat paste through the press to combine different materials, colors and textures. I have used papers on the red for the apples on the tree and random red pieces. Also, the shawl on the girl and her bright blonde hair are Chincole'd with the paint. I will be posting paintings randomly during the next week or so since my 1st grandaughter will be born on Friday... and I will be onhand to assist. Enjoy! 'Sunday Stroll' Monotype with Chincole'

$350.00

'Red Roses 1'

Day 60......... Roses are always enjoyable, no matter what the occasion. Thank you! ....................... 'Red Roses 1' 8"x20" Watercolor....*SOLD

'Five's A Crowd'

Day 59...... An oldy but goody....

'Five's A Crowd' 7" x 10" Watercolor

$100.00

'Gloomy Day'

Day 58..... Even a gloomy day can look striking and beautiful especially if you are playing golf. This is a partial view of this painting on a new block of watercolor paper. 'Gloomy Day' 8" x 20" Watercolor

$100.00

'Summer is Gone'

Day 57.... Watch Hill, Rhode Island is a favorite place to be in the summer, as well as the fall. This painting reminds me of a hot summer day, even though Summer is Gone. Enjoy! 'Summer is Gone' 5" x 7" Watercolorj... *SOLD >

'Wish I Were There'

Day 56 ...... It is that time of year to visit and enjoy holidays nearby and afar. Sometimes you can't be with your friends and family, and you wish you were there. Happy Holidays, Enjoy! 'Wish I Were There' Acrylic 11"x19" Matted for a standard 16 x 20 frame

$100.00

'Ring Around the Posies'

Day 55..... I had started this painting about 2 years ago, and decided to finish it when the pears showed up and wanted to be part of it. They do look like they are playing that childhood game of ring around the rosie... Enjoy! 'Ring Around the Posies' 11"x14" Watercolor on Clayboard

$100.00

'Stormy Night'

Day 54...... this is an unusual monotype original that was painted on hardwood board and pressed onto kinwashi paper. The texture of the paper adds to the visual movement. 'Stormy Night' 12" x 12" Monotype Original Watercolor on Kinwashi Paper

$100.00

'Latvian Woods'

Day 53..... My daughter traveled to Latvia and brought back beautiful pictures of the countryside that resembled our own Connecticut countryside. I just came across these pictures and decided to try it in watercolors. It feels like Norwegian Woods, but it is actually Latvia. Enjoy! 'Latvian Woods' 9" x 7" Watercolor... *SOLD

'RELAX'

Day 52..... One should always find time to sit back and relax on a sunny day. 'Relax' 5" x 7" Acrylic... *SOLD

'City Blur'

Day 11 ....had been sold, but the transaction did not occur, so it is available again.........................This is a monotype print which is a transfer process of painting on a carrier and printing onto paper in reverse 'City Blur' Monotype w/ Acrylic on Blue *SOLD

'Gray Day'

Day 51...... It is time to start paint the local scenery that is so beautiful this time of year... 'Gray Day' 7" x 9" Watercolor *SOLD

'Bazooka Bubble Gum'

Day 50......the pink flowers in the bouquet remind me of the gusshy bright Bazooka Bubble gum. Enjoy 'Bazooka Bubble Gum' 5 " x 7" Acrylic

$100.00

'End of the Day'

Day 49..... A city skyline can become very hypnotic and calming. 'End of the Day' 7" x 9" Watercolor *SOLD

'Dimensions 3'

Day 48...... back to the city, with more to come. Enjoy! 'Dimensions 3' 7" x 9" Watercolor *SOLD

'Green Vase'

Day 47...... ............................... 'Green Vase' 9" x 12" Batik Watercolor on Kinwashi Paper....*SOLD

'Opening Night'

Day 46........ These flowers would not open over an entire weekend of a painting workshop...... until the very last day, when they decided to try to open. It reminded me of opening nite with a young and gangly group....shy but beautiful. 'Opening Night' 11" x 14" Watercolor *SOLD

'A Walk in the Park'

Day 45..... This is the time of year that various fundraisers request donation paintings, and I am happy to participate. But, this year, since I started my blog, it is a good opportunity to spread the word of the good cause and expand the audience..... 'A Walk in the Park' 20" x 28" Framed Ready for Hanging - Batik Watercolor has a Minimum Bid of $200.00 and will be for sale in a Silent Bid at the Bethel United Methodist Church 37th Annual Church Bazaar on Saturday 11-18 from 9AM to 3PM in Bethel, CT If you cannot attend, but would like to place a bid on this piece, please send a seperate email to me with you bid and I will submit it for you. Enjoy! >

'Chicklets'

Day 44...... Another piece from my 'Sweet Things' Series. This is sweet, colorful and gooshy just like those Chicklets. Enjoy! 'Chicklets' 5" x 7" Acrylic on Tinted Gessoed Paper

$100.00

'Odd Man Out'

Day 43....... still on the 9th Hole ...... 'Odd Man Out' 5" x 7" Acrylic on Canvas *SOLD

'9th Hole in Myrtle Beach'

Day 42.... A rainy day on the golf course is still a good day..... '9th Hole in Myrtle Beach' 8" x 10 " Acrylic *SOLD

'4 Friends in Myrtle Beach'

Day 41...... There is something about Palm Trees that is enjoyable. '4 Friends in Myrtle Beach' 5"x7" Acrylic on Canvas

$100.00

'Dimensions 2'

Day 40.... I will be out of town and unable to post til next week. See you then, 'Dimensions 2' 6"x9" Watercolor

$100.00

'Dimensions 1'

Day 39....City skylines are a fascination to me, especially when they have alot of meaning like this one. I will plan on focusing on this skyline this week in a variety of ways. I hope you enjoy the view....... 'Dimensions 1' 5"x7" Watercolor

$100.00

'DragonFly'

Day 38..... A change of pallete always give a fresh look to any subject. In this lakeside view it could be a forest of trees or a city skyline...with a single dragonfly.... you decide. Enjoy! 'DragonFly' 5"x7" Watercolor

$100.00

'Bright & Happy'

Day 37.....Somebody ate the apple! So, here is the next type of medium/style, which is Batik Watercolor on kinwashi paper........ The heat of ironing out the wax makes it very vibrant. Enjoy! 'Bright & Happy' 8" x 10" Watercolor Batik *SOLD

"An Apple A Day #4'

Day 36..... Another Apple.. .... Montype print using acrylic with ink detail. Enjoy! I would love to hear comments back on which type of medium/materials you like. Thank you, Jo Ann 'An Apple A Day #4' Monotype Original Print with Ink 4" x 6" on 7"x11 Paper Print

$100.00

'An Apple A Day #3'

Day 35.... Watercolor on Yupo paper gives an extremely translucent look to this apple..... 'an Apple A Day #3' 10"x 11" Watercolor on Yupo

$100.00

'An Apple A Day #2'

Day 34..... Monotype print using acrylic paint. It is always a surprise when you pull the paper away. 'An Apple A Day #2' Monotype Original Print 5"x7"....*SOLD

'An Apple A Day #1'

Day 33...... A fresh picked apple is a perfect subject to paint every day in different mediums, times of day, and settings. this will be the first of An Apple A Day Series. Hopefully, we will keep the doctor away!......... 'An Apple A Day #1' 8"x10" Acrylic on Canvas

$100.00

'10 Days Later'

Day 32...... 10 Days later from Day 22 and the yellow rose is still in beautiful bloom. this is from a different view. Enjoy! '10 Days Later' 5"x7" Acrylic on Canvas

$100.00

'Double Trouble'

Day 31...... This is a double monotype print with acrylic paint that was pulled at one time with 2 images. The images are very close cousins of each other......... 'Double Trouble' 7"x10" Monotype Original

$100.00

'Square Peg, Round Hole'

Day 30..... Nonrepresentational painting give us an opportunity to express an emotion or feeling that you can't put into words. ...... 'Square Peg, Round Hole' Acrylic on Tinted Gessoed Paper

$100.00

'Hudson View'

Day 29.... Painting from the West side of Manhattan with a nice view of the Hudson River and beyond.......... 'Hudson View' 3" x 5" Watercolor on Clayboard

$100.00

'Juicy Fruit'

Day 28.......... After doing alot of detail work, it is important to loosen up and paint something that is free and fun. This painting is part of my 'Sweet Things' Series. Reminders of good and sweet things........ 'Juicy Fruit' 5" x 7 " Acrylic on Tinted Gesso/ paper *SOLD

'Royal Clipper'

Day 27 This painting was a commission just finished to remember a wonderful trip that a father and daughter took together on this Clipper Ship. 'Royal Clipper' 16 x 20 Watercolor NFS

'Bottom of the Hill'

Day 26....... Translucent watercolor allows you the sense of depth and size even with a small piece. 'Bottom of the Hill' 4" x 6 " Watercolor

$100.00

'Take a Walk'

Day 25.... Gouche is an opaque paint that resembles wet pastel to me. The colors can be very bright, and very dull, which is an interesting contrast. It is not transulucent like watercolor, but is waterbased. 'Take a Walk' 9" x 5 " Gouche on paper

$100.00

'One Apple'

Day 24...... Geraniums always remind me of summer, no matter what season it is...... Happy Birthday Karolyn! 'One Apple' 11" x 14" cropped to 8 x 10 Watercolor *SOLD

'Yellow Boat'

Day 23 .....It is amazing how a color, such as yellow, can make you want to paint it in so many ways. This is another form of this color. 'Yellow Boat' 5" x 7" Watercolor... *SOLD

'Simplicity'

Day 22 'Simplicity' 5" x 7" Acrylic on Canvas *SOLD

'Top of the Ridge'

Day 21 Fall is in the air and the colors start turning sooner in Vermont than Connecticut. 'Top of the Ridge' 4" x 6" Watercolor

$100.00

'Forest Friends'

Day 20 'Forest Friends' 4" x 6 " Watercolor.. *SOLD

'Purple Haze'

Day 19 Watercolor Batik on Ricepaper is a fun method of expression. I use hot wax as a resist to save the whites and lights to build all of the color. The wax is removed by ironing it out between newspapers. The ricepaper gives alot of texture along with intense colors. I usually paint larger pieces with Batik 'Purple Haze' 8" x 10" Watercolor Batik **Currently on sale at the Mark Twain Library Art Show in Redding CT running from 12/1/06 to 12/10/06

"Grace's View'

Day 18 This is the view from Grace's home on the lake. It is actually a quick wc study for a more formal painting. 'Grace's View' 7 " x 11 " Watercolor... *SOLD

'New Day'

Day 17 'New Day' Acryilic on Canvas Board 3" x 5"

$100.00

'Cleveland from the Terrace'

Day 16 'Cleveland from the Terrace' Watercolor

$100.00

'Tuscan Countryside'

Day 15 More countryside to enjoy. This is an acrylic painting over a tinted (pink) gessoed watercolor paper. The gessoed underpainting gives it a nice glow through the transclucent acrylics. 'Tuscan Countryside' 5" x 7" Acrylic

$100.00

'Fields of Lavender'

Day 14 This painting reminds me of driving through the countryside, which is what I will be doing over the next few days. More to come upon my return. Enjoy! 'Fields of Lavender' 5" x 7" Watercolor

$100.00

'1 Olive'

Day 13

Another martini

'1 Olive' 5" x 7" Watercolor on Clayboard

*SOLD

'3 Olives'

Day 12

Back to the martini's

'3 Olives' 8" x 10" Acrylic on Canvas

$100.00

'City Blur'

Day 11 This is a monotype print which is a transfer process of painting on a carrier to and printing onto paper in reverse 'City Blur' Monotype w/ Acrylic on Blue *SOLD

'911 Remembered'

Day 10 '911 Remembered' Acrylic 5" x 7" *SOLD

'T.K.Coffee'

Day 9 T.K. Coffee is an incredible brew created by T.K. himself and is absolutely delicious. I think this will be the beginning of a series of drinks that we all enjoy. Clayboard is a great surface that absorbs the paint, but allows you to pull out of it as well. It almost looks like acrylic. 'T.K. Coffee' 5" x 7" Watercolor on clayboard... *SOLD

'Hide and Seek'

Day 8 I have been having technical difficulties getting everything working, but finally success!!! Hide and Seek 11"x 14" Watercolor on clayboard *SOLD

'Almond Joy'

Day 7 A Painting A Day This is one of my Sweet Things Series comprised of acrylic over tinted gessoed watercolor paper. It has a wonderful under painting feeling that gives alot of dimension and depth. Enjoy!

'Almond Joy' 5" x 7" Acrylic

'Red Berries Abstract'

Day 6 A Painting A Day This is an abstract version of yesterday's bouquet of snapdragons and orchids.

'Red Berries Abstract' 5 x 7 Acrylic on linen

'Red Berries'

Day 5 A Painting A Day A nice airy floral for a change.

'Red Berries' 5 x 7 Acrylic on Canvas

'Take a Walk in Tortola'

Day 4 Tortola is a very arrid island. This is painted on Yupo paper which is a synthetic paper used in the printing industry. It is like painting on glass which makes everything very luminous. Enjoy! 'Take a Walk in Tortola' 8 x 10 Watercolor on Yupo... *SOLD

'Who's Looking at Who?'

Day 3 A Painting A Day People watching is a great pastime at the beach. This is currently on sale at the Mark Twain Library Art show, Redding CT from 12/1/06 to 12/10/06 'Who's Looking at Who" Watercolor

'4 Friends'

Day 2

This is a painting from the beach in St. John. A wonderful and peaceful view.

Enjoy!

Jo Ann

'4 Friends' Watercolor 3.5" x 5"

First Posting!!

Hi, this is my very first posting on my blog!!!! I am an artist that wants to share my artwork. I am going to work towards a painting a day I hope you enjoy my work. Jo Ann *SOLD 'Cheers' or 'Menage et Trois' 11 x 14 acrylic