Mary B Spires Watercolor & Art Stuff

6" x 6" Transparent Watercolor This was painted from an old photograph I took at my mother in laws house.....this plant was on a trellis outside her back porch .....it provided wonderful shade. 

Angels' Trumpet - Jill Macfarlane a friend and Florida artist ...... posted on Facebook.... Angels' Trumpets belongs to the nightshade family and is highly toxic.  Keep the plant away from young children and pets, and gardeners should wear gloves to prevent contact with the plant's sap!

6" x 6" Transparent Watercolor I have no idea what this flower is called (if someone out there knows please let me know)....the first time I saw one was at Renoir house in the south of France.  They are huge... about 8-10 inches long.  We just returned from Hawii and I have to say it was "wonderful".....we drove "the road to Hana", which is  the road into the rain forest.  Long winding road but it was worth the eight hour trip up and back. 

Woody 11" x 15" Transparent Watercolor on Watercolor Paper This painting will be in the Society of Decorative Painters Magazine Winter Issue later on this year.  There will be step by step photographs, plus step by step instructions with a drawing. If you're not a member you may want to join for lots of fun projects.  We also have a National Convention, plus several regional mini conventions.  I usually teach at the mini convention in Columbus, Ohio. I can't believe I haven't posted in over a month....it's been a little crazy with teaching, plus  I've been spending a lot of time at the Beach Art Center.....It's the busy time of year for us with all the snowbirds taking classes plus all our fund raisers activities are scheduled at this time. We launch our new marketing branding plan this month with Facebook.    

7 1/2" x 11" Transparent Watercolor on Paper This is another small painting for the Make It Take It Fridays.....we have two Friday's scheduled in March.   The First being March 1 and 8th....hope to see you there!

7 1/2" x 11" Transparent Watercolors I painted this one for Make It Take It Fridays..... It will be taught in March.

These are the steps that was taught to me by  Jerry Fresia.....I was able to take his 5 day workshop on  Lake Como this past fall.  This is one of those things that change you for life.....my journey into impressionism. Thank You Jerry!