September 10, 30 in 30

Day 10 of 30 paintings in 30 days,
hosted by Leslie Saeta.

As hurricane Irma approaches the west cost of Florida our prayers are with everyone who is effected by this terrible storm. I've never been to Florida. The closest I've gotten is Savannah Georgia. After all the people there is too worry about... then, there are these beautiful historic buildings which are an important part of our history.

Today's painting is from the Historic River Street of Savannah, Georgia where the views are eye candy. It's a place to take in the sights, sounds and smells of the area. It's a great place to people watch. I'm glad it is not in Irma's direct path, but then to say that means that somewhere else is.

So today's post is with the hope that Irma looses strength quickly and that all in her path are safe.

The Black Dog

8" x 10"

Alcohol Inks on Yupo Paper

$165 + S&H

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Sept 3, Croton Petra

Day 3

30 in 30 hosted by Leslie Saeta.

This beautiful plant was found at the end of December, along the waterfront shops, in Savannah Georgia. The kids and I surprised my husband with a week long celebration down South for his birthday. Such a great week, such wonderful memories of a stunning city.

Croton Petra

Alcohol Ink and Pen

8" x 10" on Yupo Paper

$95

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Day 5, January 30 in 30

Day 5, January 5th

30 in 30 hosted by Leslie Saeta.

Today is from the waterfront where the
building are 250 + years old.
Thanks to Samantha Golden for letting me use her photo.

Savannah Candy Kitchen

Watercolor and Pen

9 x 11

Day 3, January 30 in 30

Day 3, January 3rd

30 in 30 hosted by Leslie Saeta.

A view of 405 Tattnall Street.

Carley's Retreat
This is the house we have been staying in while here in Savannah. 405 is a light yellow Italianate with green shutters. This really was just the perfect house for us. Not only does it have an incredible view of Jones Street out the front windows and is 40 feet from Crystal Beer Parlor, but it has some wonderful similarities to the house back in Rockton that Mark, my husband, is restoring.

This building was built in 1878 by Milton Homer Cooper, a civil war veteran who became a railroad engineer. He and his wife Jane lived in this house for the remainder of their lives. Their son remained in the home until 1920 when he moved further south.

The house has the same door knocker as our 1858 home in Rockton.
The stairway post is almost identical to our house and interestingly enough, broke in the same place. The layout is very similar to our house although this is a bit smaller. It was exciting to see the renovations the current owners made; modernizing the place while keeping the original flavor of the house.  The Ikea cabinets in this house are the same as Mark is currently installing.

We will miss this house as it was a truly memorable trip.

Day One, January 30 in 30

Day One, January 1st
30 in 30 hosted by Leslie Saeta.

Happy New Year from Savannah, Georgia!
I am here with my family to bring in the new year and celebrate my husband's 60th birthday. I stopped doing anything art related about a week before Christmas so I could concentrate of my family and the holidays. It felt good to pack my little black bag of pastels and watercolors in preparation for the trip. I'm traveling light, of art supplies at least.

It felt good to pick up my supplies and paint a bit.
I forgot my pastel pencils so I needed to work with the larger pastel sticks. Oh well. Today's pic is the view from the living room of the house we're staying at. It's incredible! Our street, Tattnall makes a T as in intersects with Jones Street. The view is incredible as the live oak trees frame the street along with the Spanish Moss that drips off of them. The street is framed by beautiful Colonial  Houses each one unique. In fact, Jones street was named as one of the most beautiful streets in the country. What a sight last night was with the Christmas trees and festive lights all glowing up and down the street as people scurried to their New Year's parties.