More tiny paintings...

Short version:

Here's 5 little paintings I just finished.

They are now available in my Etsy shop, or contact me directly.

(smilingbluedog@yahoo.ca)

Long version:

I started 10 little paintings, a couple of weeks ago, and have taken photos, as I go. Five of them are Tiny- 2x2 inches

and the other five are 3x3 inches.

They are bright, cheerful, little works of art for

your work or home - they're inexpensive,

collectible, make great gifts and are easy to ship,

anywhere.

It takes a lot of concentration, working on such small canvases, and that's why I enjoy making them. By building up thin layers of paint, letting them dry in between, then adding more colour and detail;

I have retained the original texture of each canvas.

The finished paintings have been allowed to dry

(for at least 24 hours),

before I paint at least 2 coats of glossy, clear finish on them,

which is what I did today, so now these 5 paintings

are very shiny and complete.

The little ladybug painting and purple bird are now available in my Etsy shop.

A double rainbow to remember.

Fishing off Ainsworth Wharf, Sat. July 16, 2011

After work, my husband and I were going to meet our friends at the wharf, before driving up to the Ainsworth Hot Springs for a soak.

We got there early, so Dave could get some fishing in.

It had been a lovely, sunny day, but it changed late in the day, and we watched as a storm blew in.

It got windy, it rained, got intense, it eased up and the squall proceeded up the lake, heading up the late to Kaslo.

That's when our friends arrived, and we noticed a rainbow had just formed.

It was nice to have the perfect spot and the time, to watch it form start to finish.

We scrambled for our phones and cameras, to capture this lovely rainbow

as it evolved into a double, then it completely arced the sky,

and withdrew into an intense glow of colour.

Simply stunning!

We were so glad that we were there to witness those few amazing minutes,

watching one of nature's creations.

Then we headed up to the hot springs, to relax, ease our aches, explore the caves,

and re-connect with ourselves and each other.

What a glorious day!