Red Lantern in Snowy Woodland Watercolor 11×14
Red Lantern in Snowy Woodland Watercolor.
When it is 109 days until Christmas…. (woohoo!)
and 105 days until the first day of Winter…. (while I paint in shorts in air conditioning)
and 72 days until the Mars Fall/Holiday Craft Show…. (the biggest, greatest craft show in our area!)
I can’t help but get a teensy bit excited for snow…
and Christmas…
and holiday decorating.
And I had so much fun painting this wintery scene
while early September temperature hovered in the 90s,
but Autumn sunsets and breezes tantalized and teased.
And I dreamed of the warm glow
and frosty blanketed beauty
of a White Christmas.
Cheers & Hugs,
Jodi
the creative life in between 
Tis the season ! Have fun. I know how much you enjoy preparing for the big holiday (I so remember doing that as well with Terry with all our Christmas decorations, different themes creatively choreographed to a fantastic and fully automated light show) enjoyed by all the community. A bit different creative avenue than your artistry and homemade creative crafts, but I think in one way or another for those who truly enjoy Christmas…..it brings out the creativity in all of us in whatever fashion is our specialty. Enjoy getting ready for the big Mars fair and craft show as well where I know your booth will be very popular by the community. Luv Gary
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Thanks Gary! I am certain you will find a way to celebrate and enjoy 💛
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this was a beautiful capture of a wintry scene, I love the Christmas season and winter too
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Thanks!!!
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Such a magical, cozy looking painting! Christmas is such a fun, wonderful time of year! My daughter was playing Christmas music in the car yesterday. LOL!
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Haha. Love it! 🤪
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🙂 ❤
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That would make such a lovely Christmas card!
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Thanks Kathy!
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When I opened your post I had to giggle…what is Jodi up to today. I love your early Christmas spirit.
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Hehe. 😉
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What a beautiful painting, Jodi! It won’t be long and it will be Christmas with lots of snow in your area! Personally, I don’t look forward to winter except that I don’t have to water. LOL!
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I really do love all of the season especially when it is time for change. 👍😉
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I have always loved the seasons too but especially spring! 🙂
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Spring is so beautiful!!
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Yes, it is and also fall. 🙂
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A little bit of coolness for this too-hot day. (K)
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👍
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Christmas Cards on the horizon? Very nicely done Jodi. 🙂
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Yeppers 😉
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🙂
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This is beautiful Jodi! I don’t want to think about Christmas yet, but this will make great cards for your craft show and Etsy shop!
Jenna
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👍😉
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Way to look ahead! Love the snowy lantern – so festive!!
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Thanks so much!
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Every season has its joy and delight and when in one it is fun to look forward to another. But first my favourite of four favourites will delight – vive l’automne! 🍁
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I love each one as well and love you looking forward to the change. Selling and getting ready for a show causes one to have to think ahead however 😉.
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I remember when I had a shop … I was always a season out!
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Oh I love this so much!!
❤️❤️ Beautiful, Jodi!
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Thank you so much Patty!
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Wonderful water colour, Jodi! Yet, I think it is a bit early to dream of a white Christmas. Let a few more flowers bloom.
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LOL! Yes I am looking forward to Autumn. But when you sell and do shows you kind of have to think ahead.😉
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Beautiful! I really love what you do with the different shades of red on the lantern. You give it really nice texture. This is something I am still working on in my pictures.
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Thanks so much!!!
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I believe my first visit to your blog. The painting is stunning! I do love red, so it caught my eye. Happy Thursday.
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Thanks so much!!
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Love how you painted the snow… it looks so real! ❄️⛄️ I’m not quite ready for the white stuff just yet! Your painting would make a beautiful Christmas card!! ❤️
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I’m not either yet. Looking forward to fall. It doing a craft show and selling requires you to think ahead 😉
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That felt as good as a cool iced tea on this hot and muggy day!
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☺️😉
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Terrific painting. Lots to do before your show! They are always fun, even when you are exhausted.
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Thanks Dena!
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A lovely winter watercolour Jody…
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Thank you Evelyn!
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You make the best Christmas paintings!
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Aww! Thanks Ann!
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Such a beautiful piece!
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Thanks!!
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Lol…love the painting but I’m trying to hold off on the season just a little bit longer🙂
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I love Fall and Christmas! I really like this Jodi!
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Thanks Lynn! 🎃🌻❤️☺️
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Adorable…love the red lantern in the snow…but I am so not ready for it quite yet! 🙂
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Lol. When you sell you have to plan a little earlier 😉
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So true…good saleswoman! 🙂
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😉
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Beautiful, so magical! I just finished decorating outside for autumn and really enjoyed it, I love fall so much and wait all year for it to arrive. All the fall and Christmas festivals, I can’t wait! Same for Christmas as well, I love the snowy days, chilly nights, glowing fires! 🎃🎄
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Yes yes yes. So much fun to look forward to. 💙💙💙
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