First Post of 2019!!

Okay, today being the 24th day of January....I'm a little late.  But I've been super productive {insert clapping hands emoji 👏}. 

First, I have a new Instagram BUSINESS profile. I hope you'll come follow my updates, paint palettes and all kinds of pretty floral happenings. Sure would love to see ya there.😊

Speaking of "floral happenings", here are a few lovelies in various stages I've been working on....

And check out my Etsy shop to see what lovelies are already available and waiting to find a new home. Not that I don't enjoy looking at them in my studio, but I'm willing to share the love.💗

As always, if there's a floral I can custom create for you for any room in your home, contact me and we can surely get that going. Lots of sizes available.

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New site, new logo, NEW LOOK.....

Well, in case you haven't seen the NEW LOOK of my brand, "the enchanted easel", here it is!!

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I was going to wait until January...new year, new start, new opportunities and all that good stuff, but me being the go getter, always ahead of my own goals kinda gal...here we are 4 days until the end of 2018 and I'm proud to introduce the new look for my brand.

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Why the change from whimsical, big eyed girls and animals to dreamy, magical floral gardens? It just felt right. It just feels right. The beginning of 2018 was spent doing back to back commissions of the "older works" as I like to refer to them as now. All the time while painting those (which I still adore), I had these florals, these visions of these gardens in my head that just wouldn't. leave. me. alone. I mean, sleeping was not happening. I was dreaming them and would have to get out of bed and attempt something to get it out my head and onto the canvas. But, to no avail. I felt like I couldn't give those "visions" the attention they so rightfully deserved while painting the "older works".

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If you know me personally, you know I am not a multitasker. I just don't do it well. I like to really dive in to one thing and do it so well that I can't do anything else. And, I like it that way. I am 110% full of fire and full of passion. Hey, I am a Leo after all.♌ We breathe fire. And right now, my passion and fire lies within these gardens. Full of abstract blooms and beautiful blossoms. I spent the latter half of this year painting nothing but them and I fell madly in love along the way.

I am so excited for the new opportunities that await me in 2019, Lord willing. I believe nothing comes for free and hard work will eventually pay off. Maybe not today. Maybe not tomorrow, but it will. 

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I sure hope you love these gardens as much as I do and that you'll welcome the new brand as kindly as you did the "older works". Thank you to all of my friends and supporters over the last ten years of building this brand. There really are no words to convey my gratefulness.

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Now it's time to truly "bloom" were I have been planted.

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PS-GARDENS ARE AVAILABLE IN MY ETSY SHOP. I ALSO ACCEPT (AND RATHER ENJOY) COMMISSIONS.

WISHING EVERYONE A HAPPY, HEALTHY NEW YEAR!! 

HOLLY'S GARDENS...and my grand-pop

HOLLY'S GARDENS~a four piece collection inspired by my infinite love for the month of December, winter and my grand-pop. 

He was my world and we used to love watching the cardinals in the snow as well as always marveling at the beauty of snow covered holly berries. The contrast of the rich crimsons so striking against the pure white snow.

He loved red, winter, cardinals and so much more. A sculptor, a painter, a baker...a true artist in every sense of the word. My inspiration each and every day.

This collection is for him.

Gardens I and II are AVAILABLE in my Etsy shop, with III to come tonight and IV tomorrow.

These gardens are near and dear to my heart. I sure hope they bring you as much joy as they have bought for me.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, POP-POP!! 

ELOISE'S GARDEN

ELOISE'S GARDEN
8X16, acrylic and oil pastel on canvas
©the enchanted easel 2018

A lovely palette of emerald and jade greens, soft and bright blues, happy pinks and cheery yellows. This is ELOISE'S GARDEN.🌼

AVAILABLE in my Etsy shop. And, be sure to check out all of my other "whimsical gardens". I seriously can. not. stop. painting these. I sure hope they bring you as much joy as they are bringing me.🌷

MADDIE'S GARDEN

MADDIE'S GARDEN
12X24, acrylic and oil pastel on canvas
©the enchantedeasel 2018

Introducing MADDIE'S GARDEN.🌺

Another in my series of Whimsical Gardens available here.

Sweet salmon pinks, warm cheery corals and rich purples and plums make this garden a pretty little addition to your special girl's happy space.🎀

I truly am enjoying watching these various color palettes bloom into these whimsical gardens...straight from my imagination and right onto the canvas.

I've also been blessed to receive a few commissions these past couple of weeks based on this new series. It's always a nerve wrecking experience as an artist when you put out a new body of work. Thankfully, these gardens seem to be well received and I am forever grateful.

If there is something I can custom create for you, don't hesitate to reach out. Commissions are kinda my thing.😊

AVERY'S GARDEN~COMMISSION

AVERY'S GARDEN
2 12X24, acrylic and oil pastel on canvas 

A recent commission that was a complete joy to create!💙 

Loved working with the tranquil palette of blues, whites, ivories and beiges. A sweet friend of mine told me they reminded her of a "cup of English tea". 

I'll take it.😉

If you'd like something special created for that special (little) girl in your life, contact me and I'd be more than happy to make that happen.

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Whimsical Garden Series!!

Emmy's Garden
18x24, acrylic and oil pastel on canvas
©the enchanted easel 2018

Emmy's Garden. The first in a series of NEW whimsical gardens I spent the entire summer working on....and I haven't been able to stop ever since. 

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I spent the first half of 2018 doing back to back to back commissions (for which I am abundantly grateful). Then, I kinda went a little crazy and started painting these large(er) floral paintings that have been stuck inside my head for months.

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A loose background of acrylic and ink sets the stage for all different shapes of blossoms that emerge from the abstract type of backdrop. Then, I add a bit of oil pastel or wax pastel to make everything bloom.

I've been on a mission since the middle of the year to strictly focus my brand on ART FOR GIRLS...of all ages. Sorry little boys. No disrespect, but when you're a girly girl such as myself well, you gotta do your thing. And my "thing" is whimsical, cute and pretty art just for GIRLS.

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This painting is listed in my Etsy shop right now and that's where you will find the upcoming ones as well.

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Never too late to start holiday shopping...just sayin'. And, Emmy's Garden would sure like to continue to blossom in your sweet girls happy space.