Tuesday, April 07, 2020

Spring Flowers

Hello everyone... I hope you and your families are doing okay
We have lovely sunshine today and the trees are bursting into life here... Even my Lilac is in bud.

I've been painting lots of flowers over the past weeks and this is one of my earlier attempts which I think fits the challenge at

CAS Waterolour


Hosted by Susan


Entering this challenge over the years is what gave me the confidence to try  and progress with watercolour - Now in self isolation I play with my paints daily.


When it comes to designing, inspiration is sorely lacking and I shut my mind off to how much I've spent on dies and stamps which are being neglected.


I guess it's just the time we are living in right now... Nothing is the same

Be safe and well my friends and enjoy your day

~ Ros ~


24 comments:

Stampin2day said...

This is gorgeous!

bolletjelucky.blogspot.com said...

A beautiful little piece of art are you showing Ros. I love the bright colors and I totally agree with you, nothing feels the same and it's effecting my inspiration too.
Take care.
Greetings Miranda

Carole said...

Beautiful!! xx

Pat said...

It is good you have found something you love to do Ros and the results are fantastic. I love the way the colours are so bright and pretty and framed with your dry embossed dies they are at least getting an outing to accompany your wonderful artistic efforts. Personally I just can't seem to settle to anything at the moment but do love to look at what you and others are producing. x

Pauline said...

Your mind must never stop Ros, as each post brings such happiness to us all. Your gorgeous floral scenes you create are amazing! Just keep doing what your doing Ros, I love seeing what you do, it's very therapeutic in times like this. Thanks for sharing, be safe and have a wonderful day!

Leslie Miller said...

This is one of your earlier attempts? It's gorgeous! If any of your painted images were stamps I would buy them. You have extreme talent, Ros!

Christine Alexander said...

So pretty Ros, your card is incredibly inspiring, your hand painted flowers and toadstools are amazing :)

Robyn Oliver said...

Your watercoloured florals are wonderful Ros, gorgeous card - again, lovely fresh Spring colours - we're enjoying some glorious Autumn days which is great for getting out in the garden - keeping safe, take care over there, hugs Robyn

Loll said...

Your have created a masterpiece, Ros! This is beautiful. I love the bright, fun flowers, leaves and mushrooms. Your watercolouring skills are amazing! xx

I Card Everyone said...

As a child, I would often accompany my Mom on a mushroom hunting excursion with our neighbor - an expert at spotting them, and knowing which were edible!
All that to say your toadstools are looking delicious - though I'm not sure they would taste very good, or might turn us into frogs!
Fabulous!
=]

Marcia Hill said...

Another GORGEOUS creation Ros and I'm so glad you have found an outlet that helps you through these days...it helps me when you post them too! The days are just so surreal now aren't they, and they sure do take a toll on our creativity! Have a room FULL of stamps and dies and I just can't seem to get excited about any of it lately. Hang in there my friend and I will too! Hugs. :0)

nancy littrell said...

Thank you so much Ros for another of your gorgeous colorful water colored floral paintings:-) I agree with Leslie...your flowers would make beautiful stamps. I have loved how you arrange your flowers and your CAS designed cards. TFS my friend. Enjoy the sunshine and Stay safe. Love and Hugs...Nancy

Jan said...

Lovely work of ar!!!
Paper Hugs,
Jan

My Paper Epiphany said...

Hi Ros.I've been watching lots of watercolour tutorials hoping I'll get inspiration. Your flowers are so pretty and I love the gorgeous toadstool! Just wonderful:)

Bonnie said...

There is a time and a season for everything, Ros! For you, now is the season for watercoloring beautiful flowers and what a gift it is that you share them here! I love seeing them and it makes me want to give it a try. I love your cheerful yellow flowers and the adorable toadstools! Your garden blooms beautifully!

Maria said...

Oh, super lovely Ros! I would love to walk in that flower garden! Beautiful bright yellow flowers and love the little red toadstools! Take care, hugs!!

Sue Lelli said...

Just STUNNING! Lovely detail! I am going to pull my watercolors out today! I may have to CASE some of yours!

Barbara said...

Stunning! The colors... and those cute little mushrooms!
Stay safe or in other words: keep calm and paint flowers...

Marina said...

Love all the pretty elements here, such as the toadstools and the trailing plants.

Mac Mable said...

All your cards should be framed and adorn your home beautifully Ros x.....

Julia Aston said...

What a beautiful mix of lovely florals- love the little mushrooms with their bright red heads - wonderful watercoloring Ros! thanks for sharing with us at CAS Watercolor!

Susan said...

Beautiful image, lovely colours, wonderful watercolouring! Thanks so much for making a card for CAS Watercolour!

Greta said...

Your paintings clearly show how talented you are, my friend! Glad you've found joy in painting & we get to see your work! Totally spring here with so much in bloom. Wouldn't know anything was wrong in the world, but it sure is messing with my motivation!

Karen Dunbrook said...

How beautiful.
Thanks so much for playing along with us at the CAS Watercolour Challenge!
:) Karen