One Autumn leaf inspired me to create a little painting that closely replicated it in watercolor.
But then I decided to go a little free form and make it whatever color I wanted.
And then another color.
And then a little different shape…
All from one Autumn leaf picked up on a walk back from the mailbox.
The simple, smallest things that can create such joy…
Cherish the moments!
Cheers & Hugs,
Jodi
Happy First Day of Fall!
The other day – as I continue to convince myself how much I love Fall (and it really is happening!) I dabbled with a couple abstract watercolors of Autumn trees. One I “doodled” up and the other I didn’t.
Interesting what a different effect it gives. And more interesting – I kind of like both. (what do you think of that Charlie O and Laura!?!?)
So I asked my guys that evening, “Which do you like better?”
Hubby picked one… and my son, Nick, picked the other.
I knew that was going to happen!
Which one do you pick?
Cheers & Hugs,
Jodi
When I heard the news and saw the beautiful photo of a dear young lady’s sweet baby girl who was born this week (and made our sweet Liz an Aunt), I couldn’t wait to make a card.
And for some reason, I kept thinking, “Laura (that’s Momma’s name) had a little lamb.” (You don’t want in my head – eh?!)
I had seen a cute cartoon drawing of a lamb I thought I’d draw and just add some watercolor too. It had to be pink of course! 🙂 Get ready Laura – everything is going to be pink for a while! And oh what fun!
I used a Micron pen to outline the shape and make it stand out. (Thanks for the great recommendation, Laura! They are glorious to draw with!)
In fact, I liked drawing with them so much, I did this silly little doodle at about midnight the other evening – just not wanting to quit.
Does what you mindlessly doodle speak to what you are thinking? I guess I was filled with love <3. So I made it into a card…
Cheers & Doodley Hugs,
Jodi
the creative life in between 