I hope you all enjoyed the July 4th holiday…did you exercise your freedom to relax and celebrate? Did you have some time to just go with the flow? Lately I’ve been trying to go with the flow more. And you can see some of my recent artwork that reflects this mindset in the current issue of Somerset Studio.
Within my article, “Opening Doors and Windows,” you’ll see some examples of my latest passion: watercolor paint with mixed media.
Going outside of my comfort zone and exploring new areas of art feels right to me now, and just letting things flow feels right too. How about you, which doors/windows are you curious to open?
Here’s to openness and to letting it flow!
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Doors and windows – honestly Becky, that’s another thing we have in common! I took more pictures of doors and windows on our trip than anything. I love not just the architecture of them (the hardware was amazing) but that they open to bring you in, and also to take you out. I’m off to the newsstand on my lunch today to see what I can see…
July 5th, 2011
dear one,
your flow
is all
g l o w.
lovelove
& mag-congrats.
xoxox
July 5th, 2011
oooh, these are lovely. oh so serene and inspiring. always on the lookout for something new to try. will have to get out some to my treasures to play.
enjoy your week. been playing with material and sewing. made a few purses this weekend. fun.
July 5th, 2011
The brown door is right out of the Wind And The Willows! LOVE it. You have such a light touch. Happy 4th my friend!
July 5th, 2011
Marvelous work…I just did some door pieces for Quiet Fire Design…these are lovely!!
July 5th, 2011
Becky,
So flowing! I love the calm of your work. It always makes me feel peaceful and happy and reminds me that beauty is often at its best in simplicity.
Big hugs,
Suz
July 5th, 2011
Your work always gives me a sense of calm, and I so love that. Right now I need some organisation in my life so I am going to spend some time hanging out at that door LOL.
Thanks for inspiring my day.
Love me 🙂
July 5th, 2011
becky,
i LOVE these sweet creations and your going with the flow!
i have been trying to do the same … balance things a bit more in my life … i’ve been doing a ton of sketching … always fun for me!!!
love to you and yours!
oxoxoxoxox
k
July 6th, 2011
Becky, I am always amazed and inspired by your creations. The colors you choose are so soft and dreamy. Wonderful! I would love to send you a piece of my handwoven fabric to see what you would do with it. If you’d be interested, just let me know. 🙂
July 6th, 2011
Beautiful close-ups, thank you! Wow, Teesha and you – looks like a must-have issue!
July 6th, 2011
I knew i shouldn’t have looked at your blog! I just picked up my somerset magazine today and didn’t even breeze through it! I just love being surprised! I was excited to see you in it! loving your new passion can’t wait to actually sit down, relax and ponder over the pages…
July 6th, 2011
Thank you, many times over ladies.
July 6th, 2011
Oh, I love these! I have a thing for doors and windows too!
Hugs! Diane
July 10th, 2011
So beautiful, Becky! I love the stitchery worked in with the watercolors. Such a beautiful combination .
July 11th, 2011
I have been playing with muslin + gesso + watercolor and stitchery and it is so much fun! A friend suggested I pick up this magazine and I absolutely FELL IN LOVE with your work!!! These are just absolutely lovely, as was your accompanying article – thank you for being you!! <3 <3 <3
August 6th, 2011
Hello, Mrs. Shander. I just read your article, “Opening Doors & Windows”. It is very good advice that I shall take to heart. Your very first sentence is exactly how I feel about attempting to do my own artwork (or other tasks as well). I like what you have done with the windows and doors in your work. When my husband takes our family out driving….I always find myself looking at those parts of houses and buildings. Especially the older houses. I hope you write more articles in the future and happy belated birthday!
August 12th, 2011
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