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The History of Haint Blue

I love to share recipes, DIYs, and my two cents on social media.

I am also proud to be the Chief Dirt Digger at Experience Farm where I have worked with my partner and husband Brandon Pierce since 2009.

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I love #DIYs, #recipes, and sharing my 2 cents on social media.

Enjoying this #watercolor #workinprogress that is

Enjoying this #watercolor #workinprogress that is inspired by the March 1917 Cosmopolitan Magazine cover ‘Over the Teacup’ by #American #illustrator Harrison Fisher (1877 – 1934)

I discovered some interesting history about #HarrisonFisher from the VCU library-
Harrison Fisher’s illustrations of beautiful women, and particularly American women, earned him the accolade of The Father of a Thousand Girls from Cosmopolitan Magazine in 1910. “Fisher Girls,” as they were called, were identified as elegant, athletic, intelligent and independent.”

This #watercolorpainting is offering me many lessons as I’m still #learningtopaint hair, skin, eyes and, of course, a #blueandwhite #teacup and saucer.

This past week I’ve started working on about 14 various paintings - all of them inspired by American #IllustrationArtists.

I’m learning so much and have realized that I need more fine detail brushes for painting things like eyelashes and wisps of hair. Any suggestions?

A small harvest of #redpotatoes thanks to #kitchen

A small harvest of #redpotatoes thanks to #kitchenscrapgardening.

It may not seem like much, but to me it proves that #kitchenscraps can be a valuable addition to our #cottagegarden. 😬

#DearDiary, I’m up late/early inspired to spend

#DearDiary, I’m up late/early inspired to spend time on another #watercolor #workinprogress.

This #watercolorpainting is inspired by the 1962 piece by American #illustrator #GilElvgren titled ‘Thinking of you’...

My current #artpractice is focused on the great vintage #pinup #illustrationartists - and with this piece I’m learning how to paint fabric, skin, and hair - and taking plenty of breaks to find and watch videos on how to mix skin tones using only primary colors.

As a #watercolorbeginner I know that I have SO much to learn about this medium.

My biggest challenges (so far) are
1. to not overwork the paper
2. allowing sufficient dry time
3. consistent color mixing
4. knowing when to be finished

I’ve decided to share photos of my works in progress because I know if I waited until each piece of art was “perfect” no one would ever see them.

So here she is... a work in progress. ❤️

Baked #BananaNutMuffins in @thebrandonpierce’s G

Finally getting a taste of #blueberries from our #

Finally getting a taste of #blueberries from our #blueberrybush. 😬

Another #watercolor #workingprogress - this one is

Another #watercolor #workingprogress - this one is inspired by #americanillustrator #GilElvgren (1914-1980) who was an #AmericanPainter of #pinupgirls, advertising and illustration.

Gil is best known for his pin-up paintings for Brown & Bigelow, many of which found their way into American homes via yearly promotional calendars.

This #watercolorpractice is offering lessons in brickwork, fur, fabric, skin, hair, food, fire, smoke, shadows... and cars.

I still have a ways to go before I’m finished with this #watercolorpainting but I think I’ve made great progress today and wanted to share.

I’m really having fun exploring #pinupart and appreciate all the challenges of #learningwatercolor. ❤️

Finding my zen in this #watercolor #workinprogress

Finding my zen in this #watercolor #workinprogress today.

It’s inspired by the Argosy Magazine July 1944 edition. The original cover design was by American artist #ArthurSarnoff (1912-2000)

I’ve been painting nearly everyday now and can finally see improvement in my #watercolorpractice.

Learning to use my @gellyrollph pens, masking fluid, and @m.grahamco white #gouache has changed my #painting experience completely.

Lately I’ve been studying vintage #illustrationartists so that I can improve my skills in glazing backgrounds, painting fabric, skin, and hair.

There is so much to learn about using watercolor and I’m LOVING IT! 😬

😍 at our #blueberries! We transplanted this #

😍 at our #blueberries!

We transplanted this #blueberrybush into a larger container a few years ago.

It’s been slowly growing in our little #cottagegarden and we *hope* to enjoy some #blueberryhandpies from our harvest this year.

In the past it’s been the birds and squirrels who took the lions share...fingers crossed our luck changes this year. 😬

Relaxing on a #rainyday with an old #knittingproje

Relaxing on a #rainyday with an old #knittingproject.

There is something so soothing about rain on a tin roof and snuggling up on the couch with a handmade blanket and a hot cup of coffee.❤️

This #knittedscarf was set aside as I focused on other projects. There were curtains to sew, watercolor paintings to complete, bedside tables to build and install, and outdoor projects that needed my attention.

I’m in no hurry to finish it - and I love that there is no deadline.

#knittingismytherapy so I approach what I create as a way to #relax. I’ll finish this old thing eventually and enjoy every rainy day relaxing with it until I do.

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