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Tuesday, June 7, 2011

Happy Mistake Tulips

This is a drawing I did from a vase of Tulips I saw that was very pretty. I drew it on an envelope when I saw it and decided to try to paint it. This paper is Rives BFK which is one of my favorite papers for watercolor. It is extremely soft...so soft that when I tried to mask some of the flowers off with painters tape so I could add the background embellishments it pulled just a bit of the paint back off. At first I was a bit miffed but then I thought...hummm. distress-ness! So I guess it was a happy mistake. Maybe I will try that happy mistake again. I am sure it has to be done on this type of soft paper though.
Oh, and guess who's here with me? Baby Marc and his mama, Macaulay! I probably won't be able to post any art but maybe some pictures. I will post about my workshop in Orlando after they leave on Friday.

And here is one of the best things about being a grandmother. He runs to me even when he hasn't see me in a month. I am smitten.

Marc runs to Nana from Martha Lever on Vimeo.

34 comments:

  1. HeARTworksJune 7, 2011 at 8:50 AM

    Beautiful! Wish my mistakes on my painting today will turn out as well!

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  2. Diane DudaJune 7, 2011 at 8:54 AM

    you are so dang talented!

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  3. Bren Graham ThebeauJune 7, 2011 at 9:58 AM

    beauty in mistakes, got to love it :-) Have fun with that the family!

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  4. Bren Graham ThebeauJune 7, 2011 at 10:00 AM

    there's nothing like the greetings we get from our grandkids. I felt your joy from here!

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  5. Janie HusbandJune 7, 2011 at 11:02 AM

    how sweet is that of you and your grandbaby.....i know the feeling soooo well....

    and your tulips are fantastic... ;-)

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  6. KellyJune 7, 2011 at 12:39 PM

    Lovely tulips, no mistake! They are gorgeous! But the best thing about this post is your gorgeous cutie pie of a grandson! I love that little toddler run to Grandma! You are truly blessed Martha!

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  7. Kelly WarrenJune 7, 2011 at 1:49 PM

    oh, that is the sweetest video. oh, how i wish my girls had a grandmother. tulips are gorgeous too!

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  8. Anna Rosa DesignsJune 7, 2011 at 5:24 PM

    How cute and excited was Marc to see Grandma, Oh love it.
    Creative hugs,
    Anna
    PS: I also think your Tulips in the vase are fabulous!

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  9. Cynthia SchelzigJune 7, 2011 at 6:56 PM

    Love the tulip piece...sweet Grandson....awhhhhh

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  10. CreateologyJune 7, 2011 at 11:01 PM

    Your tulips are gorgeous. Baby Marc is just precious! You are one very fortunate nana. I know you will enjoy your week with family...

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  11. Jennifer DeDonatoJune 8, 2011 at 12:28 AM

    I like your art here. The background is awesome...those colors are great. Have fun with your sweeties.

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  12. Chris GrahamJune 8, 2011 at 8:00 AM

    Simply put I love your "mistake".
    You have a gift of painting lovely
    creations.

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  13. Chris FlynnJune 9, 2011 at 2:37 AM

    gotta LOVE IT!!

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  14. BeccaJune 11, 2011 at 5:25 PM

    I love this piece Martha! The background is lovely with the flowers. I keep trying to draw and paint with watercolor, but my stuff always looks like a "cartoon" I really need to take your class!

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  15. HEYJUDEJune 13, 2011 at 9:02 AM

    lovey

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