Happy Pink Saturday! I hope you are all well and enjoying the beautiful spring weather. I want to thank Beverly at How Sweet the Sound for graciously hosting our pink party every week. If you would like to visit all of the wonderful Pink Saturday participants, just click on the Pink Saturday icon in my right sidebar.
This week, I made my first visit to The Enchanted Oven. Lisa is incredibly creative, and has made some very yummy-looking works of art. Please pay her a visit, and I'm sure you'll love it as much as I did!
And now, as I promised you last week, photos of my Pink Saturday giveaway:
I've assembled a few things that I thought might be fun to use in one of your creative projects:
1.) A bouquet of lovely, crinkly pink rosebuds. You can separate them and use them individually.
2.) A large, vintage feed sack.
3.) A vintage hand-embroidered doily with a crocheted edge. This might be lovely on a pillow.
4.) A 1 1/2 yard length of antique pleated trim.
5.) A pink and white striped apron, designed and hand made by me. The overskirt is trimmed in a vintage pink floral trim.
I've also be busy working on a new painting. I was able to order some artist grade watercolors for my birthday last week Playing with color is so much fun! I've been reading a book called Confident Color, by Nita Leland to learn more about how to use color successfully. She has you do all kinds of excercises with your paints in order to get to know how they will perform. She then has you record the results in a sketch book journal for future reference.
I practiced mixing colors before I started my painting. I was amazed at the difference between artist grade paints and student grade paints. The artist grade is saturated with pigment, and the color fairly explodes on the page!
I worked out a drawing on my computer.
I transfer the drawing to watercolor paper with graphite paper.
I used one of my photos from Longwood Gardens as my inspiration photo.
Can you tell that I love vibrant color?
Thank you so much for sharing Pink Saturday with me. I'm thrilled when you come to visit!
God bless you!
Until next time,
What kind of tape are you using there? I bought an expensive roll of tape (hanging in the watercolor section),and it tore my page :( Wasn't happy at all. I didn't burnish it.
Posted by: Shirley | Sunday, May 22, 2011 at 02:42 PM
Happy Pink Saturday, Terri. Your giveaway is so exciting. Thank you for the opportunity to win.
Girl, you are always amazing. Everything you do is wonderful. I admire your creativity.
Posted by: Beverly | Wednesday, May 18, 2011 at 04:07 PM
You have some amazing talent! Love your painting! Have a wonderful week!
Hugs,
Maryjane
Posted by: Maryjane | Monday, May 16, 2011 at 01:26 PM
Congratulations on your 100th post! The giveaway has some lovely items, especially that pink trim and your art is beautiful. I think watercolor is my favorite and I love your vibrant colors!! Happy pink week!
Posted by: suesue | Monday, May 16, 2011 at 08:22 AM
P.s. I forgot to say I subscribe. :)
Posted by: Lynn @thevintagenest | Sunday, May 15, 2011 at 01:28 PM
Hi Terri, I hope today finds you 100% well. I have been working on my office/studio today and decided to do major purging. It's so hard to do. Things I have collected for my projects and haven't used yet...to keep or throw out. Decisions, decisions. I have to admit I am loving the extra space and room. It's very refreshing. Your give-away is so sweet and I would love to be entered. The apron is adorable and that vintage pleated trim...oh wow! And you are so blessed to have that artistic talent. Well...it's back to work for me. I am visiting a blog for Pink Saturday...work a little more....and visit some more. LOL...Have a sweet Sunday
Posted by: Lynn @thevintagenest | Sunday, May 15, 2011 at 01:26 PM
Those are some great things you have made. Each one unique in its own way. Nice job.
Posted by: LaVoice | Saturday, May 14, 2011 at 09:03 PM
Hi Terri,
As you know, i am already subscribed...I sure hope I win! everything is so beautiful! it is hard to know what to like best...you are certainly talented! Pinkim from TrulySimplyPink
Posted by: Kim Wright (Pinkim) | Saturday, May 14, 2011 at 06:47 PM
Is blogger trying to kill me? I SWEAR I left you a comment about your awesome art yesterday!! Very awesome indeed!!
xxDaniella
Posted by: Daniella | Saturday, May 14, 2011 at 03:36 PM
Pretty Terry~~~
Happy PS!!
Have a blessed weekend:)
Kay Ellen
Posted by: kayellen | Saturday, May 14, 2011 at 02:16 PM
You are some kind of talented! I love the apron! Darling!
HPS!
Posted by: Tammy | Saturday, May 14, 2011 at 10:34 AM
How pretty...I love your painting!!
HaPpY pInK sAtUrDaY!
Sarah
Posted by: Sarah Coller | Saturday, May 14, 2011 at 10:30 AM
Terri thank you for this giveaway. I signed up to receive your emails.I enjoyed my visit to your lovely blog. Hugs!
Posted by: Katherine | Saturday, May 14, 2011 at 10:09 AM
wow, your painting looks like the pink flowers i've shared today for HPS...
it's like you sat in my garden to work :D
great job!!!
~victoria~
Posted by: victoria | Saturday, May 14, 2011 at 09:26 AM
Thank you for featuring me Terri!
Liss
Posted by: lisa | Saturday, May 14, 2011 at 08:51 AM
Beautiful work Terri - your lillies are gorgeous! Thanks so much for visiting me today - have a wonderful and Happy Pink Saturday...
Posted by: Dru | Saturday, May 14, 2011 at 07:24 AM
artist grade paint - nothing like it! love your lilies they are beautiful. so is the apron - so sweet and delicate! Happy Pink Saturday!
Posted by: CailinMarie | Saturday, May 14, 2011 at 07:17 AM
Hi Terri and a Happy Pink Saturday
CONGRATULATIONS on your 100th post.
I would love to win such lovely gifts as these. I have subscribed to your Blog - I am unable to activate until I go over to AOL (it is a long story but I am visiting via Google Chrome which I am unable to access whilst using AOL - so I will activate later today)
Thank You for joining in with my Giveaway.
Glad to know someone else is as passionate about Portrait Pink paint as I am, it is the perfect pink!
Wishes
Lynne
Posted by: Lynne M | Saturday, May 14, 2011 at 07:06 AM
I've always wanted to paint, ti seems like so much fun. I subscribed right away when I caught sight of that beautiful apron! NOT that I wouldn't have anyway, you have a beautiful blog. Congrats on your 100th post and Happy Pink Saturday!
Posted by: Sares @ Loveleigh Treasures | Saturday, May 14, 2011 at 02:20 AM
What a lovely contest for Pink Saturday. I did, indeed, sign up in order to "throw my hat in the ring" for a chance in the contest. Thank you for a delightful visit. :)
Posted by: Kaye Swain | Friday, May 13, 2011 at 10:32 PM
Hi Terri....What a sweet giveaway and I am signed up!
I love to paint with watercolors, too. Time is my problem. Your subject is so pretty and your negative painting wonderful!
Thank you, so much, for visiting my blog and come back soon!
Jil
Posted by: Jil | Friday, May 13, 2011 at 07:28 PM
Wow, your one talented lady. Your inspirational art work is awesome! I find your tutorial very interesting....Thanks for visiting me. I'll be adding my name to your subscribe list, I don't want to miss anything you post.
Hope your weekend is great.
~Emily
The French Hutch
Posted by: Emily | Friday, May 13, 2011 at 06:43 PM
Hi Terri~
These are great! I really liked your picture - so creative too!
I hope that you have a lovely Happy Pink Saturday!
Posted by: Holly | Friday, May 13, 2011 at 05:55 PM
Congrats on your milestone and I appreciate the opportunity to win such lovely gifts ~ the apron is fabulous!
You do love vibrant colors and your finished painting is superb. Well done!
Happy Pink Saturday to you :O)
Posted by: Marie @ Sally Lee by the Sea | Friday, May 13, 2011 at 05:36 PM
Terri, You are so talented. Thx for sharing your pics.
HPS
LL
Posted by: Laura Lee | Friday, May 13, 2011 at 05:30 PM