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Personalized Prints...

How exciting is this? Penny Lane Publishing, who publishes and licenses my artwork, is now offering a full line of personalized prints.You can see the entire selection here.Here are just a few samples...

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There's an AUTUMN Sale...

...taking place in Amanda's shop right now... 20% off through November 15th! The perfect time to pick up a lovely signed print for your home, or maybe for someone on your shopping list! After all, the...

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Happy Halloween!

Amanda and I made a quick run to the Cape today and it was the most gorgeous, crisp, autumn day! (Jill, this post is for you because I know how you would LOVE to be here if you could!)Since we were...

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Autumn painting...

A prized possession... a watercolor done by my sister, propped up in the dining room. The perfect accent for this time of year. I just love it! Thank you, Pat!..... Donna

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And it takes this long because...

I am ashamed to say that it's been FOUR months since I posted anything on my art blog! We've had a lot going on lately, and I definitely get sidetracked (way too easily!) But it's time to check in and...

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Depending Upon the Nature of the Beast

Last night we had the most wonderful time at the opening of Amanda's solo art exhibit. It was held at the beautiful Three Graces galleryin historic Portsmouth, NH.I'll share the evening through some of...

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My Mind's Eye...

Here is little Baby, looking oh-so-innocent... But believe me, when I go into my office to paint I have to shut the door behind me or this little darling insists on:  a) plunking down on everything I'm...

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Thank you...

Lyn, I will be writing to you, but I wanted to thank you immediately for the stunning tag you created and sent to me. I agree, this image is just beautiful - so serene... And the lace trim, rhinestone...

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A New Print and Two New E-Patterns Coming Soon...

I just completed two swan paintings and Penny Lane, my publisher, combined the two designs into one 8" x 30" print (shown below in a computer generated black frame). As soon as I receive the prints I...

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I will remember you...

A week ago, I lost my wonderful dad. To say that he will be missed every day is an understatement.Ever since we lost my Mom in 1996, Dad would come to our house every night for supper. It was a given...

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Long time no see, and an awesome giveaway

Hello, everyone. It's been quite a while since I posted anything on my poor blog.But I had to share this exciting Shabby Apple giveaway that my Amanda is hosting on her blog!One of her lucky readers...

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Long Time No See!

Long time no see, everyone! After a pretty lengthy hiatus from painting, where I spent most of my time transcribing, I'm itching to get back to my painting!I've also finally set up a simple website...

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Feeling nostalgic...

I'm sort of missing my old studio office, which was the smallest bedroom  of our little split entry (less than 8'x10'). Although this photo was taken several years ago, how ironic that the view outside...

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The wintery view...

This is the view of Saturday's snowstorm as seen through my studio window.  I wonder what the view will be after the blizzard has dumped anywhere from 1' to 3' of snow? Check back for an update! Stay...

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Spring has sprung!

The ground covers are in bloom... ... our birdhouse has been put up... ... and my garden friends are back! At long last SPRING has arrived in New England! Hoping the weather is as lovely wherever you...

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Periwinkle Blue...

 ... is one of my all time favorite colors, and yet I never decorate with it.That is until now!I've had this old, beat up bird house that I've been wanting to make over. I don't actually mind the...

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Snippets of the yard, bird baths and old windows...

Living in New England, it's always so nice to get out in the yard after a long, cold winter (especially this past one!) Here's one of our many "Chip's," gathering up some peanuts I left for him. This...

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Brand new (awesome) artwork in my daughter's Etsy shop, Amanda Atkins in a Canary Forest!!!

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Pink Flamingos...

Last week Don Featherstone passed away. I'm not sure if you recognize his name... ... but you'll certainly recognize his most famous '1957' creation... ...the pink flamingos that adorn lawns all across...

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It's cloud illusions I recall...

Gosh, I love that song by Joni Mitchell.   When I water the plants at my mom's and dad's grave in the evenings, more often than not I'm treated to the most amazing sunsets that are truly the most...

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Summer days, morning glories, and new (nautical) prints.

I can't believe that summer is almost over! Although I'm looking forward to fall, I am going to miss the long daylight hours and warm sunshine. Last week some of my family went out on Boston Harbor...

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National Dog Day

In honor of National Dog Day... Some of the precious dogs we've had the honor of sharing our home with... Shu Shu in my lap. Born ? (adopted 1980) - 1987Casper (an abuse case adopted from a Great Dane...

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In the arms of the angels....

Our sweet Tiger crossed the rainbow bridge one month ago today. She was just shy of her 22nd birthday.In the 1990's we adopted three kitties, (L-R) Mr. B, Spotty, and Tiger. (Spotty and Tiger were...

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Happy Little Trees...

The other morning while channel surfing (in bed!)... ... I came across an old Bob Ross episode.Thankfully Baby had just laid down after finishing washing herself(which had been totally blocking the...

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BEDROOMS, a Coloring Book for Adults!

Hi everyone! I know it's been a LONG time since I posted. But this is too awesome not to share! My daughter Amanda has had a coloring book published by Pomegranate Communications:  BEDROOMS, A Coloring...

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