Monday, 14 January 2013

Snow


Here are some Spring hyacinth and tulips on silk to brighten your day.  Don't you long for pink? It's a happy colour.


My day off today has been completely restful, I kept cosy and pottered then did a bit of silk painting.  I was looking for a way of painting in white and tried a combination of the usual inks and some white fabric paint.  Here's the finished result with the white. Some skeletal trees inspired by the snow we are having at the moment in the UK.



and this is the painting in progress before white was used.  I think I prefer the natural white of the silk, two very different effects.



By the way I received a lovely giveaway from Amelies House which was from Harrods.  They had run out of the hampers offered but sent me a voucher for £100 instead - I was so pleased and chose these lovely Hunter wellies - they are navy with silver sparkle and very very comfy, perfect for those dog walking days.  Thankyou to Harrods and  especially to Natasha for hosting.


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21 comments:

  1. Unknown14 January 2013 at 06:44

    Your silk paintings are fabulous Betty. Great wellies we love Hunters. Well done with your prize. Have a magnificent Monday.
    Best wishes Molly

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    1. Elderberry-Rob15 January 2013 at 06:21

      Thanks Molly, I think all smart dogs appreciate a walking companion who dresses the part - I also always carry a small bowl with lid and bottled water for my doggy friends - I may upgrade this to mineral water shortly in view of my new hunter welly status.

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  2. Hannah14 January 2013 at 07:41

    The tree painting is absolutely stunning! SO beautiful.
    Have a lovely week,
    Han xx

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  3. magsmcc14 January 2013 at 10:41

    Love the wellies! Love the pink too, and it's not a colour I'm much used to in this house of boys, but I have noticed that all the woolly projects that have caught my eye recently have been very pink. Must indeed be a yearning after sprig- but oh, I do hope we'll also get snow here first!

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    1. Elderberry-Rob15 January 2013 at 06:19

      Me too - I am hoping for snowy walks and Narnia like woods. The men here have accepted the addition of pink towels recently and even a pink bathmat to match! progress.

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  4. Between Me and You14 January 2013 at 12:43

    Great to 'see' you! I love all of your paintings, the pink is indeed very cheery and uplifting and those trees are spectacular. Get you with the trendy wellies! I'll say they're comfy, they cost a fortune so well done on getting them on the voucher.Loving the skirt and the tights too. Have a great week. x

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    1. Elderberry-Rob15 January 2013 at 06:18

      Glad you like the paintings Nana - thanks for popping in, have missed your cheery comments lately.

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  5. Anonymous14 January 2013 at 13:45

    Such talent I love your work
    Thea x

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    1. Elderberry-Rob15 January 2013 at 06:16

      Thankyou Thea - I really appreciate comments, they spur me on to do more!

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  6. Nancy McCarroll14 January 2013 at 16:22

    You struck gold wit the Harrodsburg voucher. Yea for you!

    Glad to see you new silk painting with white. Nice.

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    1. Elderberry-Rob15 January 2013 at 06:16

      Yes Nancy, I have been very lucky and now have something I really love.

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  7. Pom Pom14 January 2013 at 16:37

    Oh, I love those skeleton trees! The color is such a fun contrast!
    I need some wellies. I shall save my pocket money and buy some for spring.
    I'm so glad you had a lovely day off!

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    1. Elderberry-Rob15 January 2013 at 06:15

      Yes, PomPom I recommend that every ladies wardrobe should have room for wellies - they are so cosy.

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  8. Debbie Nolan14 January 2013 at 16:47

    Betty - doing some catching up on my blog reading tonight. Yes I do love pink and these trees are lovely too. Your work is so dreamy. Congratulations on your wellies. I need a pair of these too for those muddy spring days of walking my dog. Have a great day.

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    1. Elderberry-Rob15 January 2013 at 06:14

      Glad you like the painting. I'm hoping for some snowy walks soon in my new wellies.

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  9. Stan and Jody Gabara14 January 2013 at 22:39

    Betty, I always love being inspired by your blog. Your paintings are absolutely beautiful!
    Thanks for sharing.

    Jody

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    1. Elderberry-Rob15 January 2013 at 06:13

      Thankyou Jody it's lovely that you really enjoy the paintings.

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  10. Unknown15 January 2013 at 02:20

    Hi Betty...Happy New Year :) Thankyou for your comments. I love those wintery trees... your work is so gorgeous. Are you doing your allotment this year?
    Wishing you lots of good things for the New Year...xx

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    1. Elderberry-Rob15 January 2013 at 06:13

      Thankyou Fiona - I had to give up my allotment it was too much for me but I enjoy growing things in pots at home

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  11. Julie15 January 2013 at 13:30

    Hello Betty - I just adore the hyacinth and tulips on silk you have done - those colours are so restful. Your wellies (or gumboots as we call them here) are just great - I am sure you will get loads of use out of them. Have a great week :-) Julie

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