Today I worked on the Rue Paris Cross Stitch.
My cat also joined me. Loves the string action!
Caroline
It’s a Rue Paris Cross Stitch Day
Tag: personal development
Rue Paris Cross Stitch
Second page out of 18 pages are completed!
It’s been a long time since I worked on my cross stitching.
Update Photos
There’s so much detail and changing of colors. I have been enjoying it.
I will get to work on it more because I’m working from home now. And in between my breaks I can stitch a little.
Happy Day
Caroline
Watercolor Flowers
Dahlia flower meaning:
wealth and elegance, and also a symbol for love.
This is dahlias that I have on my patio. Today I had a few minutes and got my watercolor paints and sat outside for awhile to capture it in real life.
I ended up taking a photo, because the bugs were biting and the sun was too hot.
Painting Outside
This is what I captured when painting outside.
Finishing Inside
Final Painting
YouTube Video
Happy Day
Caroline
Color Pencil Drawing
Today was a relaxing day, I did not have to go into the office to work. I spent the morning drawing a few sketches. I might make these into larger drawings.
I have been interested to draw lately. There are some changes happening in my life and drawing is peaceful and helps me to slow down.
Tools Used:
- Faber-Castell color pencils
- Strathmore colored pencil paper
- Gamsol mineral spirits
- Paint brushes
Solvent
Gamsol-mineral spirits for color pencils
Color Pencil Drawings
New YouTube Video
Happy Day
Caroline
Sunday Painting in the Studio
Today was a day of a little work in the morning. Then cleaning the house to buying flowers. And a nap. Then exercise which consisted of a walk and arm exercises. (I need to get toned)!
Then I decided to paint a little would be a nice break from all of the color pencil drawings.
The New Paintings
It’s the first layer ..I have no idea what this will look like. It started as a scribble.
I want these to be a pair. And most likely will sell them as a pair.
I have 3 more weeks of my office job and then I will be starting a new job later this summer and get to work from home. I am excited to have more time to paint and draw. It’s the best decision I have made.
Happy Day
Caroline
I’ll be posting more in the near future.
What! It’s time for a Change?!
This morning, I became motivated to change some items around in my home.
First I ordered a new bedding. I need my colors to match! I also want some colors that show my personality.
I moved my area rug to my studio. I now can do yoga with a rug under my mat, which my knees are so happy for this decision.
Breakfast
For breakfast, I made sausage. And cut up kiwi, and added blackberries and raspberries to it. And a tall glass of chocolate milk.
I watched some of my favorite YouTube artists.
I do have clients scheduled today. Mostly later this evening.
Will the change happen?
I’m still undecided if fully working from home will be the best for me. I think by the end of the year I will have the answer.
Happy Day
Caroline
Peony Flower Drawing
I used Crayola color pencils.
Is this finished? I don’t think so. I have more ideas. There’s a lot of blank space on this paper.
Happy Day
Caroline
Gladiolus Flower Drawing
Today I wanted to draw. I had a few minutes to sit down in my studio.
Inspiration Flower
Gladiolus
- Comes from Latin word gladius
- Gladius means sword
- Associated with gladiators
- Flower resembles a sword
- Symbolizes strength, infatuation and passion
- Used as a symbol of protection during the gladiator era
I really enjoyed this coloring illustration.
Happy Day
Caroline
Diagonal Knit Stitch
This knit stitch is great for scarves, blankets, dish towels. It’s easy. It takes two types of stitches knit and purl.
Pattern
Cast on multiple of 4 plus 2.
* repeat, pattern begins each row with knit 1, and ends with knit 1.
- Row 1- k1, (*p2, k2), k1
- Row 2- k1, (*p1,k2,p1), k1
- Row 3- k1, (*k2, p2), k1
- Row 4- k1, (*k1,p2,k1), k1
I am stitching squares of different stitches and will be stitching them together for a blanket. I am hoping it will be a blanket that can go on my bed for the summer. It will be a long wait for this to be finished. But it will be worth it.
Happy Day
Caroline
Embroidery Stitching
This is the latest I have been working on. The reason I started embroidery was because I needed something simple and fun to do while I have been extremely busy with work and I needed a break from the Paris Rue cross stitch.
Embroidery
I am working on another one and will post when it is finished.
Happy Day
Caroline
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