Category Archives: Cards

Watercolor with the Ladies….

Posted on March 27, 2019 by mckitt123

(click any image and it will open in a new tab, in a slightly larger format) Yet another fabulous day in the studio, laughing, talking, eating, and oh yeah, we actually also did some watercolors. 2 of these ladies paint … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday to ME

Posted on January 31, 2019 by mckitt123

This is, Hands Down, the BEST Birthday Card I have EVER received!! Artist:  Lorna Robertson

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Watercolor Postcards

Posted on January 30, 2018 by mckitt123

A couple of Postcards, done in watercolor, to mail to the grandbabies

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Watercolor Bouquet…..

Posted on November 29, 2017 by mckitt123

(click the images for a larger view in a new tab) Inspired by @li.la.o,  I was giving a bottle of wine to someone and did this. Pretty Dang Cute, if I do say so myself!

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Arting with the ladies..

Posted on November 28, 2017 by mckitt123

(click the images for a larger view in a new tab) Another great watercolor day on the patio, unfortunately, I forgot to take pics of Jen and Lou’s stuff.  Once I get them, I’ll add it to this post. We … Continue reading →

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Arting with the ladies..

Posted on November 18, 2017 by mckitt123

(click the images for a larger view in a new tab) Another great watercolor day on the patio, and this time we were joined by a total newbie, Carla, who had never painted before. She nailed it, forging forward bravely, … Continue reading →

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Arting with Lorna…

Posted on November 12, 2017 by mckitt123

I did a couple postcards, and a country cottage in Foliage Lorna did a couple Christmas Cards These are all watercolor on 140 lb paper.

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Watercolor Christmas Cards 2017

Posted on September 22, 2017 by mckitt123

Well, I had another WONDERFUL day in the studio with the ladies……  Lou and Lorna have painted before, but this is only the 3rd time for Gwen, and she knocked it out of the Park!  Everyone created beautiful cards, plus … Continue reading →

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Christmas Cards 2016

Posted on October 15, 2016 by mckitt123

Another little card, ready to go. When I do Christmas Cards, I ALWAYS do them with watercolors.  No particular reason, other than habit – it just felt like the “right” medium. For some reason, on this one I used Acrylics.  … Continue reading →

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Christmas Cards for 2016

Posted on October 14, 2016 by mckitt123

Here are my first two for this year Cow –  Not really all that Christmas-y, is it?  The original also had Mistletoe on his collar, but it looked so scratchy that I didn’t add it. Chicken – Is it obvious … Continue reading →

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Just a few random pages from my journal

Posted on May 12, 2016 by mckitt123

I REALLY want to finish this journal, and have been drawing odds ‘n ends to get the pages done.  Some I love, some, not so much…..          

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Mother’s Day Card

Posted on May 9, 2016 by mckitt123

Hand painted card, with attached froggie pin.  I copied this image from Susan Crouch, her stuff is awesome! Yeah, pretty sure this makes me the favorite yet again…..

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Arting With Lorna – Post 9

Posted on March 30, 2016 by mckitt123

So, this will be the last post for this trip, but I KNOW that I’ve got many arting trips in my future………….. Mine Lorna’s            

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Arting With Lorna – Post 8

Posted on March 28, 2016 by mckitt123

I think this is the most productive I’ve ever been for a 30 day period EVER!  Thanks to Lorna’s Uber-enthusiasm (and our naturally competitive nature) I’ve done 32 entries in my Journal.  Some I love, some – not so much!  … Continue reading →

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Arting With Lorna – Post 7

Posted on March 26, 2016 by mckitt123

So, this is hilarious….  Lorna told me that I would inspire her to make art every day for the Month of March – Yay, this sounds great, sez I….. However, when Jen and I do this, we definitely try to … Continue reading →

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Arting With Lorna – Post 6

Posted on March 25, 2016 by mckitt123

In a DESPERATE attempt to catch up to Lorna, I spent about 3 hours doing art, and managed to draw and/or paint 9 pieces (one is still in pencil, and too light to photograph).  God, Lorna is just an Arting … Continue reading →

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Arting With Lorna – Post 5

Posted on March 22, 2016 by mckitt123

This started out as ME inspiring Lorna to draw/paint more.  Yowza, what a turn-around.  She does 3 or 4 pieces a day, and I’m struggling to do ONE!! My Stuff, some complete, some waiting for color Lorna’s Stuff, again, some … Continue reading →

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Arting With Lorna – Post 4

Posted on March 19, 2016 by mckitt123

The latest work………. Mine Lorna’s – here she’s practising using very sheer colors              

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Arting With Lorna – Post 3

Posted on March 16, 2016 by mckitt123

Lorna’s been working quite independently of me, and man, she is ROCKIN’ it!  She’s using great colors, and taking chances with non-typical color choices for her drawings. Here’s what I’ve done: Added color to a previously drawn frog A REALLY … Continue reading →

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Arting With Lorna – Post One

Posted on March 9, 2016 by mckitt123

OK, so how lucky am I?  I have a new partner in crime for drawing (almost) every day! Here’s what Lorna and I created over the past few days – we’ve been busy: Here’s an old one that I inked … Continue reading →

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