The Gypsy Caravan 2023

Wednesday, November 2, 2022

Some Summer and Autumn Art

 Thank you, dear blog friends, for your words of encouragement and support on my last post. I think the cardioversion was successful -- at least, it was that day. Whether it sticks or not we'll see. But I'm very behind on life in general, so please forgive me if I don't reply to your last comments or am slow to visit. Doing my best to catch up!

As I was pulling together things for next week's art sale, I realized I hadn't shared a lot of art from this summer or fall. Some of these are will be included in inventory for the November sale, others are for fun and a few are pieces from the Este MacLeod color challenges, which means they are really out of my comfort zone!


Here we go!

Paintings (5x7 will be matted to 8x10)

 

Sunset view from Sugar Mountain, NC
Autumn Lake View
Mary's Holiday Pup

It Don't Mean a Thing If You Ain't Got Those Strings (I still need to add a bit of detail to this one)
Mary's Dog, Autumn
Lavender Hill

 

Cards (original watercolors, suitable for framing)

 

Crazy Cat 1, Inspired by an Este MacLeod Tutorial

Crazy Cat 2, Inspired by an Este MacLeod Tutorial
Crazy Cat 3, Inspired by an Este MacLeod Tutorial
Poppy Trio, horizontal
Poppies, Vertical
Trees in Love, inspired by a vintage postcard
Happy Birthday card

 

Color Challenges 

(We were required to use only certain colors and, if we wanted, black, along with a theme) These are way outside my comfort zone! None of these are in sale inventory, just my sketchbook.

Theme: Fashion
Theme: Feminine
Theme: Foliage

Theme: Fur
Theme: Fish

 

Sketchbook Miscellany

 

Wonky Look at the Back of the Cottage

 Felties

(I also have a robin, wine bottle, chickadee, goldfish and a couple others that haven't been photographed yet. All of these are ornaments.)

 There's still plenty to do for the sale -- lots of packaging, matting, and lots more wool to poke! But it's all fun!

Sharing with:   Love Your Creativity   /  Rain's Art Date   /   Friday Face Off  /   Share Your Style 

62 comments:

  1. Oh my what a full post! the poppies and the birthday cake are my absolute faves! So happy! Glad to hear that you did not have to have your heart removed! All is well. Cute little wool puppy!

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  2. Loving your art and that feltie puppy is so cute. The poppies are my favorite cheerful picture, but then I love it all. Good luck with the sale.

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  3. Great news that A/C conversion is successful. The artistic paintings are so lovely to view even in the eyes of untrained.

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  4. Grest news the procedure went well. Prayers continue

    Very nice. Wishing you grrat sucess at the sale!
    The Wonky back of the cottage is a winner. The view reminds me if squirrels tossing down pinecones.

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  5. You produce a lot. I am no longer displaying photos anywhere. If I ever nab another printer, I might, but I also think I will be happy to just print for my own enjoyment. Sorta "bin there an dun that" sorta thing.

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  6. Hi I enjoyed seeing all of your paintings-good luck with the art sale. I have trying to paint a fall scene by the lake similiar to yours but so far I have thrown out 3 attempts haha I will try again though
    Happy mid week
    Kathy

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  7. Glad to read this update on your heart issue, Jeanie. The artwork was such fun to see and the trees in love are my favorite and very appropriate for the holiday season now! Wishing you great success and some $ too at the art sale. Please do keep us posted.

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  8. I love all of your art work, Jeanie. Lavender Hill is my favorite. I am so glad your procedure went well and continued prayers!

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  9. I greatly enjoy seeing poppies both in art works and in the field.
    Good Luck with selling your awsome paintings!

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  10. Thank you for your update about your procedure and I'm pleased that it went well. Your artwork is beautiful - so varied and colourful - and your felties are delightful. I'm sure the sale will be a great success.

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  11. I especially like the first two, and the poppies, which are very appropriate at this time of the year as well.
    Good luck selling.

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  12. Your paintings and felties are lovely! I hope you do well at the sale.
    I didn't know you had a connection to Sugar Mtn. I lived in Banner Elk and on Beech Mtn. for years. I shopped at the Food Lion near the entrance to Sugar Mtn. every week.

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  13. Good luck with all your sales, Jeanie. Do you not sign your works? I am sure buyers will wish to brag they have an original Coope!

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  14. Glad you came through your procedure, and that it is working. Hang in there! Your art is wonderful.

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  15. You take it easy. I follow someone who NEVER comments on my blog. I just have to do me. Take care.
    Your art is amazing.

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  16. What a great collection of art today Jeanie. It's like visiting a museum and not having to get up off the couch, which is about all I want to do right now.Between the smiling trees and that cat with his mouth wide open you've made me smile this morning. Hope the cardioversion works. I'll be keeping my fingers crossed. hugs-Erika

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  17. I always love seeing your art. Good luck on the sale.

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  18. So happy to hear all went well for your procedure! You have been busy, great selection of art for your sale. I adore the Trees in Love and the poppies. I am sure your sale will be a great success!

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  19. Jeanie, I love your watercolors, but I also love your felties. My owl and robins are on display in my home right now. :)
    I'm very happy for you that your procedure seems to have gone well!

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  20. I always look forward to your art posts. Good luck with the sale. Hope you continue to do well.

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  21. I would recognize your charming art anywhereπŸ‘ŒπŸ»πŸ‘ŒπŸ»Glad it went well!!

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  22. I'm so glad the procedure went well! Phew! You've had a rough go lately between pneumonia, the ear trouble you had previously, now this. I hope you get a long healthy stretch!

    You are so talented! That puppy feltie is so darn cute. I'm looking forward to seeing the owl feltie we bought from you in the last couple of years when we decorate our tree!

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  23. Terrific! I love the cats in particular -- so expressive!

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  24. Wow, what a delightful eyeful of color in ALL your paintings. poppies are ones I love and the yellow colors of the girl in rain boots is card material for sure; so get some ready they are so sell-able girlfriend. glad your health is being monitored and you are taking care of yourself. you inspire me to remember I can do my watercolor work as well as paper art card creations. Good Luck with the art sale for your group!

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  25. These are colorful and cheery. All are beautiful! You definitely have talent I don't have.

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  26. You've really gotten good at wool poking! Love all your cats, too. Thanks for the art show.

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  27. That was fun to get a chance to see your art before it's sold. Good luck for the whole group at the art sale! :)

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  28. The crazy cat series is amazing. Good luck at the art sale, you have lots of nice art to show and sell.

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  29. I really like the abstract feel of Theme: Foliage. I just was looking through some Christmas things last weekend and came across the felted squirrel and cardinal you did. They are so precious! You really are developing in all aspects of your art(s)!

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  30. Wonderful...hope the Cardio sticks. Love all your paintings...I think you should do a series of Cats, and have them printed...for sale, they are adorable! Hugs, Sandi

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  31. My favs were all of those pups and kitties. They made me smile. I did like the barn scenery too. I think it is because it reminded me of my gramma H's barn. Janice

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  32. So glad the cardiov was successful.
    LOVE your artwork.

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  33. Jeanie,
    Glad to hear that the cardio version was successful...Your artistic talent is astounding!! You are very talented!! I love the puppy one!! Thanks so muchf or visiting as often as you do...I really do appreciate it!!
    Hugs,
    Deb

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  34. Happy sales Jeanie! You have a great selection of a variety of subjects~ I love your Trees in Love, so cute!! Your feltie dog is adorable, he is bound to sell in a flash! Take care and have fun,
    Jenna

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  35. Sunsets have been a particular passion of mine since childhood, and so you can easily guess which of your artworks here is my favourite :-)
    I'd love to see your feltie robin.

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  36. So pleased that the cardioversion was successful :)

    I do like your art; my favourites are the horizontal poppies, and the 'trees in love' which is so cute.

    Keep taking care of yourself.

    All the best Jan

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  37. The cat is amazing. There's a lot to that little guy!

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  38. The cat is amazing. There's a lot to that little guy!

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  39. Loved all your works ! Cheers J

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  40. Really pleased the procedure went well.

    Good luck with the sale.

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  41. You are a real artist !!!…love the dog painting the most and the poppy’s …are my favorite!….o my but I am really really in love with that last cute doggie you make ….so sweeeeeet!!….happy weekend love love love …from me and Leaf πŸ€πŸ’—πŸΎπŸ€

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  42. Hello Jeanie,
    I loved all your art work, they are all beautifully done.
    I have a few favorites, the doggies and poppies. The felties are cute.
    I hope you are feeling well. Take care, enjoy your weekend.

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  43. Amazing how creative you are and how much you have made. They are all charming. I wish you a lovely sale.

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  44. I couldn't leave you a comment until now because the battery in my keyboard died. Dead! It took forever for it to recharge. Good to read your cardioversion turned out good.

    You have given us a plethora of amazing art. I love the ones in your sketchbook. You should do more of those, I also LOVE the cat and the landscapes. I think your art will; sell quite well, dear Jeanie.


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  45. So glad to hear the procedure went well.

    Love all your paintings 🧑🧑🧑

    Good luck with the sale πŸ€

    Hugs and blessings, Jeanie πŸ’

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  46. Great you came out fine!
    I can imagine it was quite scary.

    Your art is wonderful - the poppies are my favs!
    Come Tuesday I´ll have an art-question...

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  47. I'm glad the treatment looks to have been a success! I like the hats in your art :)

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  48. Your paintings look wonderful! I'm loving your crazy cats.

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  49. First of all, I'm glad that the cardioversion was successful - AFib does sound scary.
    I love your watercolor art. The landsapes are beautiful, and of course I adore the cats. Good luck with your sale!

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  50. I love all your art, especially the cats and the Christmas trees in love.

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  51. What joy seeing your work gives me! I can only imagine how much joy doing your work gives you. Lovely, lovely, lovely.

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  52. Love your artwork especially the crazy cat 2 and the poppies, the cake etc. Such a pleasure to view them.

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  53. Oh my goodness ... you sure are prolific and all beautiful and awesome pieces. Love your little felties. I was looking for where to go for your sale and didn't see a link ... would love to have a look at all your goodies. Christmas is coming after all. I too hope your your cardioversion takes as a regular rhythm is important ... I wish you well with your health. I could go on and on about each and every one of you paintings but suffice it to say, I love them all! Stay well dear Jeanie :)

    Andrea @ From the Sol

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  54. I love seeing your artwork, Jeanie! You are so talented! Love the wonky look at the cottage!

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  55. What beautiful art Jeanie. You sure are talented. I especially love the poppies. Gorgeous

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  56. Your felties are so cute Jeanie!!! ♥ I love your watercolor cats too, and your landscapes are so beautiful!!

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  57. Great new on your procedure. Wishing you continued health. I am so impressed with your art. Each piece is just beautiful. All of those face could be included in Friday Face OFF. Have a lovely day today.

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  58. Hope your heart beats in a regular rhythm now. Take care of yourself, Jeanie. I love seeing your art.

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  59. I am so glad to hear that the procedure went well, and that it is behind you.


    I love all of your artwork. :) My favorite here is the sketch of the back of your cottage!

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  60. Well, I am just overwhely impressed. Your are is just brilliant. Thank you for sharing it with FFO.

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