My entry for the show at Brookside Gardens will be hanging on the wall display.
Just about every single time I walk by this yard on Carroll Avenue in the summer I stop and take photos of the bees, butterflies and blooms. This time, it was the colorful “We Believe” sign that caught my eye. Later as I was sketching from the photos, I realized I couldn’t see all of the words at the bottom so I searched online and found Jameesa Oakley’s Etsy shop – SignsofJustice — ( you can order your own yard sign at the link!). They have other great signs too, so check them out!
Matted prints and note cards of my painting are available from my Etsy shop, MichelleBaileyArt.
Like the yard sign? You can get one at Signs of Justice!
Hello to the kids walking by that I chatted with. You asked me what I was doing sitting across from the Takoma Park DC Library way up on a steep hill. I had just started my sketch but I mentioned I would post the final image when I was done. You walked by again and showed me that you had found my website on your phone and asked if that was really a photo of me on the about page. Very impressive that you took the time to find out! I hope you enjoy this sketch.
Last Monday I used the opportunity of the beautiful weather to go outside and do some sketching. I walk by this place all the time and love the whirligigs in the front lawn so I thought it would be fun to paint– and it was quite a challenge! I’m new to sitting and painting outside like this. I love how using a watercolor sketchbook helps me loosen up and explore new ways of painting. I think I’m hooked!
Some sketchbook prints are now available from my etsy shop: MichelleBaileyArt.etsy.com. Please email me about any images you are interested in that you don’t see listed.
Google Street View #4
Axim, Ghana
4″x6″, Watercolor & Ink
You can view the Google street view that I reference for the painting here. I just submitted the photo so hopefully it will show up there soon. Check out the other March Virtual Paintout Paintings.
I’m pleased to announce that our local TPSS CO-OP is now carrying 11 of my artist note cards printed from my original paintings! These 5” x 7” cards are professionally printed on high quality card stock with archival ink. Blank inside. Envelopes included.
Each card is individually signed and wrapped in a clear protective cello bag. Give as a gift or send to someone special. Four of the cards feature Takoma Park inspired paintings.
Converse All Star sneakers! so fun to paint. This watercolor pencil painting may be done. Not sure yet 🙂
Watercolor Pencil Sneakers
Watercolor, watercolor pencil, ink and resist medium.
The beautiful Monarch Butterfly is in serious decline and needs our help. I’m offering greeting cards of this painting for sale in my etsy shop and will donate a portion of the profits to organizations that are working to help save them. The cards are printed with long-lasting archival inks, are blank inside, and come with an envelope.
Here are some links to information and ways you can help.
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