Thursday, July 28, 2011

Garden Inspirations

Welcome. I am so happy that you stoppeded by. My garden gate is always open for you to come in and sit and relax with a cup of tea while I share with you the inspirations for my art. The breeze is blowing in from the ocean and it is a lovely day to sit in the garden and look for inspiration.


Let's join Bentley, my helpful Studio Assistant, to look for inspiration.







Can you tell that I collect BIRDHOUSES? I just love them as they remind me of little mini cottages. Does anyone else in Blogland land collect them? I almost feel like a "hoarder" as there are 6 of them in this photo.




I also like Adirondack chairs. Hmm - I am starting to see some inspiration already.






Finding inspiration . . . . . Here . . . .





There . . . . . . .




Everywhere . . . . . . .



I ended up painting a little garden painting using the Adirondack chairs and bird houses for inspiration.



"And the time of singing of the birds has come". Song of Solomon 2-11-12




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13 comments:

  1. such an inspiration,, I'll be back,,

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  2. Your painting is beautiful. I would love to be sitting in that chair right now :).
    I will be back to learn more about Charlie.

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  3. As I'm looking at your lovely pictures, I'm also wondering how often you have to paint all your white furniture, fences, etc. Ha. God bless Charlie. Children are usually the biggest inspiration of all. Thank you.

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  4. Hi Erin,
    Your garden inspires you and as always your photos inspires me and makes me dream as well !
    I will be back to learn more about Charlie.
    In the meantime, I wish you a lovely weekend and happy painting days.

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  5. Erin,
    Your garden is just spectacular!!
    So bright and so colorful!!

    Hugs,
    Debbie

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  6. Hi, Erin your garden it soooo beautiful, I loved and your painting such an inspiration!!!
    Blessing
    XO
    Isora

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  7. Love the painting Erin and your beautiful inspirations.

    Ruth

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  8. If you are a hoarder then I must be one also. You and I share a love of cute birdhouses. Some of mine have been purchased already painted but I have painted several. I do not have the wonderful talent that you possess but it is fun to try. Shannon

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  9. hello, I just wanted to pop in and say tahnk you for your kind words about my cottage. That means alot. You are such a talented painter!!! I will be sniffing around your blog now!

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  10. Your patings and vignettes re SO beautiful Erin!

    Thank-you for being a part of the Miracle Makeover
    Design Angels! Thank-you for you kindness and generosity. You have an enormous heart!

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  11. Love your beautiful creative blog. I'll be back to comment for the MiracleMakeover party.
    Blessings,
    Charlotte

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  12. Such a pretty colourful garden, Your art is lovely. I found your beautiful blog by joining pink saturday for Charlie. I am now a follower x blessings

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