Wednesday, March 7, 2012

the sunny side of things

ahh, my weekend has begun... lets start things off right by showing you a painting i finished last weekend. do you remember this post?

well, i finally framed the violets, i just need to put it up and take a picture when it isn't so dark in our bedroom. i found a frame tucked away that was gold and didn't like the color clash so i painted it a light yellow green and love it. we have a floral theme in the bedroom so my new addition fit right in.
 immediately after my tax woah's i needed a littler pick me up. so i grabbed my tracing paper and pencil and started on my poppy design.
 i can't tell you how therapeutic it was to just jump right in. i just LOVE how it turned out. when i started these designs a while back, i knew i had stumbled onto something that i loved doing. combining my two loves, painting and florals.
we added the poppies to our wall in the living room and i love how it pops! it is so bright and happy and eye catching. a lot of my artwork is up on this wall and it always makes me so happy knowing that a huge part of me is presented on it.
 i am slowly and surely starting an army of these paintings and once i am done i will be putting them up in the shop...at the moment i have so many projects going on....i need like a staycation or something where i can just bust out a bunch of work...oooooooh that sounds sooo good right now.

xo,
cb
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36 comments:

  1. larissa breeMarch 7, 2012 at 9:07 PM

    Im always so in awe of everything you do you are so so talented!
    You are truly such an inspiration to me!

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    1. cbMarch 8, 2012 at 10:40 AM

      thanks larissa! you are the sweetest and i cherish our friendship so much!xo

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  2. aliciaMarch 7, 2012 at 9:20 PM

    i love poppies! and you. <3

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  3. JordanMarch 7, 2012 at 9:34 PM

    Oh my gosh please let me know if/when those poppies end up in the shop. I LOVE them and they look so beautiful in the frame you chose. I think I need them in my new kitchen. Your art is really pretty.

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    1. cbMarch 8, 2012 at 10:41 AM

      thanks jordan! i am hoping after this next tattoo design to have some free time so i can work on more of these! i am also going to be ordering some more frames too! i can't wait!

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  4. TreesMarch 7, 2012 at 9:56 PM

    It's beautiful - you are so talented! Also I love your living room - I should really make more effort to make ours fancy.

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    1. cbMarch 8, 2012 at 10:42 AM

      it is so much fun collecting stuff for our walls. when we do find something we always move things around to make it work, that is another thing that is really fun.

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  5. SarahcasticallyMarch 7, 2012 at 10:02 PM

    That is straight up gorgeous... definitely making sure I have your etsy shop bookmarked so I can spend all my non-existent money there.

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    1. cbMarch 8, 2012 at 10:44 AM

      thanks sarah! i know what you mean about non-existent money, but adding things to my favorite on etsy makes me feel like i bought it...sort of :( aah to have endless mounds of money to spend!

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  6. sherriMarch 7, 2012 at 10:35 PM

    Wow that's a brilliant painting! I love it!

    sherri
    www.sherriamour.blogspot.com

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  7. LyndallMarch 7, 2012 at 11:03 PM

    I love it! The colours are so pretty. It looks great in that wooden frame too :)

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    1. cbMarch 8, 2012 at 10:45 AM

      thanks lyndall! the frame i painted to look like fake wood. i love these frames, i am about to order more! yippeeee!

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  8. AnonymousMarch 8, 2012 at 1:17 AM

    It looks so good! Lovely colours and the oval frame is perfect :)

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  9. Victoria MichaelMarch 8, 2012 at 2:36 AM

    I really inspired with your idea. You are doing a wonderful job. Loved this painting and thanks for sharing such great idea.

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  10. Bobbypin BanditMarch 8, 2012 at 6:11 AM

    Dang, gurl... that's beautiful work! It does add a pop of color to your wall. I love the way you hung different size frames on your wall. I have a collection of art that I want to put up like that once I get back to my house in Tucson. You always inspire me!

    Have a lovely weekend, doll!

    xoxoxo

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    1. cbMarch 8, 2012 at 10:46 AM

      thanks kristen! we love collecting art and frames because you just never know when you will need them. i have a huge stash but some i need to just toss and keep the ones that i like..another thing to add to my list of things to do! uh

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  11. ChrissyMarch 8, 2012 at 7:26 AM

    I love your poppies - they are gorgeous and make me wanna grab my watercolors and get started right away! xxx

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  12. Emma LittonMarch 8, 2012 at 7:59 AM

    Your painting looks great! I can't wait to see more of your lovely florals.

    xo,
    Em

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  13. Let It Be RawMarch 8, 2012 at 9:07 AM

    Those are so lovely! I love your artwork is so very California.

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  14. ErinMarch 8, 2012 at 9:52 AM

    oh, i love how that turned out!

    -erin

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  15. kimberly @ lush loungeMarch 8, 2012 at 10:29 AM

    That is beautiful! you do look very peaceful sitting there painting! :)

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  16. KristiMcMurryMarch 8, 2012 at 11:11 AM

    They turned out beautiful! I love your drawings :) I'm glad it's good therapy for you!

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  17. AmberMarch 8, 2012 at 11:27 AM

    your talent makes me angry.

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  18. AnonymousMarch 8, 2012 at 2:36 PM

    I adore the poppies piece, it's so joyful! Your painting style is really lovely. I really wish I displayed my artwork more, I think it's great that you do =)

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  19. ESJAYMarch 8, 2012 at 2:38 PM

    So gorgeous!

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  20. AndreaMarch 8, 2012 at 5:57 PM

    Looks great and like an amazing weekend! Plus I can't wait to see the ones you list in your shop :) I always find painting so therapeutic, there's nothing else like it!
    -Andrea

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    1. cbMarch 8, 2012 at 9:52 PM

      i just bought a bunch of frames so as soon as they come i will start gearing up to putting them up in my shop! very excited!

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  21. CarlaMarch 8, 2012 at 9:19 PM

    Oh the poppies are so gorgeous!! I can't wait to see more. I too love how therapeutic painting is.

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  22. tineMarch 9, 2012 at 2:03 PM

    cool wall, your painting matches the rest perfectly :)

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  23. Some Korean Website HighjackerMarch 11, 2012 at 9:24 AM

    okay girl, you gotta know how uber talented you are, right?! that painting is amazing and i'd proudly display such a wonderful, fanciful piece of art like that. well done! seems tax time has it's benefits in your home ; ) truly though, i am in awe over your artistic grace, wish i could sit by your side and try to soak in some of the creative force...or at least get dreamy eyes about the progression of it all. looks fab with all your other cool pieces too. thanks for sharing, this was lovely to see!! xo ♥

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    1. cbMarch 11, 2012 at 11:33 AM

      lynn! you know that every time you leave a comment my heart swells with happiness. you are the sweetest and i wish i could have you by my side while painting! i am hoping to get some more up in my shop in the next month and a half!

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  24. Lisa {A Piece of Lisa}March 11, 2012 at 1:19 PM

    I love this design! It would work really well as a pattern as well :)

    xo Lisa

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  25. Watkins35March 13, 2012 at 8:21 AM

    Honey I bow to your artistic greatness; seriously I love it (as I did the previous ones you posted, the purply ones), and it looks fab on your wall amongst the other pics. I can only dream of being able to draw like you sweetie & can't wait to see some in your shop xox

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  26. JesseMarch 28, 2012 at 5:01 PM

    This comment is really super late but I just love looking through your blog! I hope my walls look that cool when I have my own place with my man! I love the arrangement and all the different sorts of things you have framed! So much to look at!!

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  27. painterApril 24, 2012 at 11:26 AM

    that was so impressive. love the idea and effort. Thanks for sharing.

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thanks for commenting! it fills me with joy that you have taken the time to stop by!
xo,
cb

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