Hello Friends, How are you this Monday? I can’t tell you enough how I appreciate your visits here or if you have time to comment I want you to know that I enjoy reading every single one. Lately I have had a hard time finding the time to respond and will try and get back to it.
So many wonderful Birthday’s in April and May including my husband’s 60th BD! Today I am thrilled to be celebrating with Picket Fence Studio FIRST Birthday! Picket Fence came right out of the gate with cool and exciting stamps and BIG GIVEAWAYS! AT the bottom of my post I will be giving away $100.00 gift certificate to the Picket Fence Studio PLUS a 20% discount store code. OMG right! A big thanks to Picket Fence Studio.
Most of you know that I try to challenge myself when creating and I love to try and make larger scale works that can be framed and hung on a wall instead of a card! When you frame something it magically looks prettier!
For my project I am using this large “Botan Peony” and masking it with some masking paper. The ink I will be using is this ink and its great for watercolor or copic markers. My preference is the Warm Glow color because it’s easier to see.
The larger stamps are perfect for my vision of larger works. Also after purchasing the large memory keeping misti it made my life easier. (you can find it as a bundle here) If you don’t like to make larger projects I don’t recommend buying that big ole misti.
Do you think the bouquet was created with one single flower? The “Botan Peony” was used and masked three times. See below.
Sometimes when you are masking it becomes hard to find the petals of each particular flower. If you leave a boarder around the mask when cutting it out you will have some space between the petals and makes the petals easier to see plus it’s faster because you aren’t fussy cutting the mask.
An interesting background is what I was going for so I used the 3.5″ circle and the 4.5″ circle stencil for the background. All I did was trace the inside of circles with a pencil. Then I was ready to add paint…the most fun part!
Here is how my flower progressed above. In the second photo I added black to make the flower on the left stand out.
I chose one flower to have more of an impact with a color pop and the other two flowers more monochromatic in color.
When everything was dry I added some color pencil accents and filled in the nooks and crannies with a pencil and a fine tip black marker.
The green circle was splotchy looking when it dried so I used a sand eraser to smooth it out.
I wanted to share this jumbo succulent that I watercolored in this blog post and I have a video watercoloring the succulent. Using the super large flowers and succulents are so fun paint and get creative with wall art or cards.
GIVEAWAY! To qualify for the $100.00 gift certificate to the Picket Fence Studio all you need to do is leave a comment and I will announce a winner the following Monday.
FOR THE 20% discount store code USE THE CODE PFS20 when making your purchase.
Thanks sooo much to Picket Fence Studio for the giveaway and a big thank YOU for your visit. Have a good week! Hugs, Kathy
Card Supplies and Links: Affiliate links are used to support 100% of my Coloring Challenge Road Trips at no cost to you.
Day 16. Splattered Background
ATC and bronze ink
the winner is….
Your peonies look amazing, Kathy. Thanks also for sharing your tips and tricks to make the one flower stand out more.
Marianne x
Thank you so much! And you are most welcome. I am happy when someone finds my tips helpful 🙂
Wow..its fantastic !! You are making me love large florals Kathy…;) I agree they are fun to color and adding details is easy. I loved your choice of colors too bold and beautiful !
Pooja, that is so kind! I am so happy that you liked my florals 🙂
Fabulous coloring on this gorgeous Botan Peony image! So pretty by itself, or masked and with multiple blooms!
Denise, you are so sweet! Thank you so much 🙂
Absolutely stunning cards!!
Thank you, Cindy! I am thrilled that you like my blooms 🙂
WOW, Love your splash of color on my screen this morning. [Grey and cold in Denver today with snow tonight after sunny and in the 70s over the weekend] Just Beautiful!
Eileen, I am so happy that I brought some color into your grey day! Thank you for stopping by my blog 🙂
Wow Kathy, your coloring of these flowers is so adorable, love it.♥
Hugs
Angela
I appreciate your kind words, Angela! Thank you 🙂
Wow…you’ve outdone yourself! Just stunning. The addition of black does give such a depth to the florals.
Your kindness makes me smile, Mel! Thank you so much 🙂
Beautiful work as always, Jo x
You are very kind, Jo! Thank you 🙂
Wow! As usual, your coloring wows me every time. Happy birthday to Picket Fence.
You are so sweet, Connie! Thank you so much 🙂
The flowers look fantastic! Thanks for the tips
I am grateful for your kind words, Maria! It makes me happy when people find my tips helpful 🙂
Your coloring is just amazing, really brings the flowers to life!
You are so thoughtful, Susan! You brightened my day 🙂
Beautiful coloring as usual, love it.
You make my heart smile, Elly! Thank you 🙂
love the colors you chose for those gorgeous peonies-and the circle background is stunning.
Thank you so much, Betty! It means a lot to me 🙂
Both of these projects are absolutely gorgeous! Your watercoloring always inspires me. Thank you so much for the chance to win ❤️
You are so kind, Becca! I appreciate your lovely comment 🙂
Absolutely drop dead gorgeous! Love this image and the wall art idea. I used to cross-stitch and have them hanging on the walls. Why not try wall art? Great idea, Kathy! All the best!
What a lovely compliment, Donna! You made my day 🙂
Love these gorgeous florals! Perfect for wall hangings!
Your kindness makes me smile, Darla! Thank you 🙂
Absolutely stunningly beautiful! I love the stamp you have used to create this piece of artwork. The colours are just fabulous. Thank you for sharing this with us all.
What a thoughtful comment, Diana! Thanks for the smile 🙂
Absolutely beautiful!
You are kind, Michele! Thank you 🙂
The colors on your flowers are gorgeous. I love the pink/purple, and adding the orange one to it is just so pretty. Orange is my favorite color, but designers don’t use orange very often. This is so pretty, I am really enjoying it.
I am thrilled that you like my color choices, Sharon! Orange should be used more, I think. It tends to get ignored. Thank you for brightening my day 🙂
Your Peony is very pretty. I can’t grow them where I live so I enjoy them in photos, and on cards.
Thank you, Brian! I am glad you can enjoy peonies vicariously lol 🙂
Love the bright colors you chose, and your instructions are so thorough! Very nicely done!
What a lovely compliment, Patricia! You made my day 🙂
I saw this card on Instagram and had to check your blog. Unbelievably gorgeous.
Susan, what a lovely comment! You have me grinning ear-to-ear 🙂
The cards are amazing -love the bright colors
Thanks, Helen! I am glad you like my color choices 🙂
I can see why you’d want to make this a larger piece to frame and hang! It’s just beautiful … and your whole wall of art is just stunning!!
Awww, Becca, you have me blushing! You are so kind 🙂
Beautiful! Love the “bigger than card” picture! I’ve also just discovered Picket Fence … couple of sets arrived this week.
Thank you, Janet! I am glad you now have your own stash of Picket Fence. Have fun with your new goodies 🙂
Wow! Thats about all I can say for this beauty.. Love the colors. Like bringing summer into our homes.
Marcia, you are so sweet! Thank you so much 🙂
Hi Kathy,
Your inspiration and instruction are wonderful. I fell in love with Picket Fence Studios as soon as they started…so happy for their one year birthday and to be invited to the party!
You are so thoughtful! Thank you. I am glad you have been enjoying PFS since the beginning 🙂
This is amazing! Thanks for the inspiration to look my stamps differently!
I appreciate your kind words, Laurie! I hope you get more out of your stamps 🙂
All I can say is “Wow” This is so amazing!
Glennis, you are so sweet! Thanks for the smile 🙂
I will say it again, you are so talented and I absolutely adore you and your work!
Awww, Hellen, I am sure I am blushing! You are so very kind 🙂
Kathy, I love your art wall and this piece looks fabulous there. ❤️❤️
That is so sweet of you to say so, Jody! Thank you 🙂
Both of these are so gorgeous! I would definitely love seeing those on a wall!
As always fantastic coloring
I appreciate your kind words, Christine! Thank you 🙂
Gorgeous wall of art. Your eye for color is amazing, the results STUNNING!
Marty, you are so thoughtful! Thank you so much 🙂
Stunning wall decor and gorgeous colouring. x
You brightened my day, Trina! Thank you 🙂
Those peonies are so beautiful the way you colored them. Awesome masking job too. I bet it looks amazing as a wall hanging. I am not into big designs but I do love seeing them.
Thank you, Verna! That means a lot to me 🙂
Absolutely beautiful. The depth your flowers have is amazing.
Thank you, Kim! That is so kind 🙂
Stunning! That is the word that comes to mind! Your coloring is always gorgeous, no matter what design you are coloring but this is just a show stopper! I’m signed up for a class with you in Florida and I cannot wait!
You are very sweet, Dayle! I look forward to seeing you in sunny Florida 🙂
this monday I mvery tired.
these flowers are very nice and colored so great!
love it!
have a nice day
hugs
I am happy I brightened your day a little bit, Fiki! You always brighten mine 🙂
All I can say is WOW!!!!! Outstanding coloring as always and love the steps showcased. You are a great asset to Picket Fences as their products are wonderful!
Bette, what a lovely compliment! You made my day 🙂
Stunning card! I really do love the no-line water coloring, I need to try that out – thanks for the great step by step photos and explanations!
Thanks, Jo Anne! I am thrilled that you found my tutorial helpful 🙂
I’ve been drooling over this beautiful flower – I do believe your card and beautiful artwork have inspired me to buy it! Thank you for sharing — I love it!
Your kindness makes me smile, Patty! I hope you add this one to your collection. This flower is so versatile and lovely, in my humble opinion 🙂
Wow – that is GORGEOUS, Kathy! I have shied away from large stamps because I thought the card making possibilities were limited. But, use them for wall art….! I love how you used the simple circles for a background. It gives the piece a modern vibe, but has the lovely flowers I adore.
Sherry, your lovely comment has me grinning ear-to-ear! You are so kind 🙂
Let me just say “WOW’ with my jaw hanging open. This is fabulous! Love your succulent one, too. Thanks for the inspiration and chance to win. 😀
Janet, you are so thoughtful! Thank you 🙂
I was just looking at the PFS website and thinking I needed this flower. Now I need it even more! Gorgeous!
LOL, Joyce! So glad I could enable you. Thank you 🙂
Wow . what beautiful work! Framable!
You are so kind, Lee! Thank you so much 🙂
Just beautiful Kathy. I love the gorgeous colours used and I have just ordered that beautiful aeonium flower. Your advice and videos have helped me improve my colouring and watercolouring. Thank you for being such an inspiration.
Hey Julie! Guess what? You are the winner of this giveaway! Woo Hoo! I need your email address pretty please and super congratulations. Hugs, Kathy
It amazes me when I see your projects. You know just how to shade something, which is something I really struggle with. You make it look effortless. Thank you for sharing your beautiful projects with all of us. You inspire me to create and I thank you for that.
Thanks Michelle you are so kind. The thing is I don’t worry about where the light is coming from I just put a darker area where the mood strikes me. When I travel for my road trips this is one of my top 10 coloring tips. Take the stress out of the shadows and don’t think about it. 🙂
That framed piece is stunning! I love the masked flowers and the circle background, and loving the smaller piece too. The vibrancy in the coloring is wonderful!
Miriam, you always leave me the sweetest of comments. You are so kind to me. I appreciate you 🙂
Okay I’ve GOT to get me some of these giant flowers! What an amazing work of art you made, I just love it.
Teehee, I am just here to enable, Renee! Thanks you 🙂
Absolutely stunning! Truly a piece of art that deserves to be hung on the wall…
Thank you, Rebekah! I am thrilled that you like it 🙂
amazing……lovely combination of colours….great job
Thanks! I am thrilled that you like my color choices 🙂
Ohh my heck, Kathy… This is stunning! I’m so appreciative of the coupon code too. Does it expire soon. I’ve been meaning to shop on their site and that little incentive is just what I need to get my tail in gear!
Go shopping, Terri! You won’t regret it 🙂
Thank you for your sweet comment.
Kathy it is fabulous! And those circles add so much to it!
Xoxo Olga
Thanks, Olga! Glad you like the circles 🙂
Ohh my Kathy, it’s stunning. That frame looks so awesome on your wall, love also the sentiment above.
Your colouring is as always so gorgeous, my favorite peony is the coral/orange one, those colours are so great. Great is also the background, how interesting a few circles can make a background.
1959 Great year of birth (I can know) , in advance a very happy birthday for your husband !
Happy Anniversary Picket Fence Studios, I hope we can enjoy your gorgeous products for many years to come.
Thank you Kathy and Picket Fence Studios for this amazing prize.
I am so happy that you like it, Henriette! My fave is the orange/coral flower too. Happy birthday to you too 🙂
I’ve had the jumbo succulent stamp on my Crafty Wish List, since you posted the gorgeous one you watercolored. You’re coloring continues to amaze me. Thank you for the opportunity!
Dori, you are so very kind! Thank you 🙂
Jimmy Cricket!!!!! How inspiring can one be?! This is something I’ll look back at many times, Kathy. Thanks so much for playing the the birthday ‘party’ for Picket Fence … I can tell right now that it will be an amazing month!
~Bev
Bev, I am so grateful for your kind compliment! It means the world to me 🙂
Fabulous colouring. I’ll have to get the stamp to try it out but the numerous petals look intimidating.
Thank you, Freda! It goes quickly, I promise. Don’t let the petals intimidate you 🙂
Kathy I love your work! Beautiful pieces of work! So happy I got to meet you in Apil at the Create event!
Thanks, Teri! I am happy I met you too. It is so much fun putting a name with a face 🙂
What a beautiful piece of art! Thanks for sharing your techniques!
Thanks, Kate! It is my pleasure 🙂
Wow. Truly amazing! I love your work!
You are very kind, Christine! Thank you 🙂
Beautiful flowers and a bonus succulent! Both are so beautiful! Thank you so much for sharing your talent with us. It’s so inspiring.
I am grateful for your sweet words, Laura! It means so much to me 🙂
Oooooh Kathy once again I’m in awe from the pieces you create so beautifully using stamps. I’m always loving the gorgeous stamps from PFS. I’m actually currently working on one of their cutest stamps “Kylee Boo.” I’m always inspired by your watercoloring techniques! Thank you for sharing these absolutely stunning pieces of art!
Your kindness makes me smile, Lisa! You brightened my day 🙂
Omg Kathy.. this is fantastic work. The color choices are bombski. Thank you for this giveaway.
Elizabeth, I am thrilled that you like my work and color choices! You made me smile 🙂
I love your work on this beautiful peony Kathy! It’s great that you want to hang this on the wall, it’s a perfect addition to the family of your other works.
You are so sweet to say so, Christine! Thank you 🙂
Wow! The bright and gorgeous colors you use on your flowers totally knocked my socks off! Beautiful!
Jenny, you are so very kind! Thank you so much 🙂
Wow seems like the right word! Such beautiful coloring and depth! Lovely project! <3
Thanks so much, Shari! That means a lot to me 🙂
Your work is SPECTACULAR!
Thank you, Diana! You are too kind 🙂
Both of these projects are BREATHTAKING!! I love the fun way you created the circles in the background on the first card. The peony, though, is what caught my eye. I love that they are large enough to frame!!
Nora, that is so sweet of you to say. Thank you so much 🙂
Thank you for all your inspiration… your coloring and use of mediums is incredible!
Appreciate all you share…
Maria, you are very kind! I appreciate your sweet words 🙂
These are amazing, Kathy!! You make me want to color again!! 🙂
Ruby, that is sweet of you! I hope you do color again and soon 🙂
Your colors are beautiful!!
Thanks, Christina! I am glad you like my color choices 🙂
Love love love the color palette, stunning!!
Erika, I am thrilled that you like my color choices! Thanks so much 🙂
WOW!!! Peonies are my favorite and you knocked it out of the park with three in one project! The succulent is amazing too!!! Two more stamps to add to my wishlist. Thank you for sharing!!!
Angie, you are so sweet! Your lovely comment made my day 🙂
So beautiful! I love the flowers and how you colored them.
Thanks so much, Catherine! I am happy that you like my image and color choices 🙂
Both the peonies and the succulent are so beautiful! Your coloring is fabulous as always. These flowers look like the real thing!
Cynthia, you are too kind to me! Thank you so much 🙂
So beautiful! Thank you for sharing all your beautiful projects!
Xiomara, you are most welcome! Thank you for stopping by my blog and leaving such a sweet comment 🙂
Lovely peonies – beautiful coloring. Thanks for sharing your creations!
Luanne, thank you for your sweet comment! You are so very kind 🙂
Your flowers are beautiful. I love the vibrant colors that you used.
I am grateful for you kind words, Kathleen! I am thrilled that you like my color choices 🙂
Wonderful work.. Loved the color combination of the flowers.. Speechless.. <3
You are very sweet! Thank you 🙂
I can’t believe how amazing this is! Your coloring and colors are out of this world! Thank you for the chance!!!
Meghan, you are always so sweet to me! You make my heart smile 🙂
You’re absolutely right about framing! It brings art to a whole new level
I am glad you agree, Gael 🙂
Wow!! Absolutely stunning!! Your coloring is so gorgeous!!
Thank you so much, Cheryl! That means a lot to me 🙂
I love the look and colors that you did the Picket Fence Studios AEONIUM AFRICAN SUCCULENT.
it’s beautiful. Happy birthday Picket Fence Studios.
That is so kind of you Denise! Thank you 🙂
WOW! You have a gift for vision and coloring. What a fabulous idea to create a beautiful work of art to hang on your wall. So lovely and unique!
Jennifer, you have me grinning ear-to-ear! Thank you so much for the smile 🙂
Such a beautiful display of coloring with these gorgeous stamps!!! And the masking of the Botan Peony is brilliant to make your bouquet!!! Thanks for a chance to win some of these beautiful stamps!!
I am grateful for your sweet words, Lisa! Thank you very much 🙂
Home sick (cough, cough) from work today. Watched a bunch of your videos! Love your work!!!
Carol, I hope you feel better! Thank you for watching my videos. I am so happy that you like my work 🙂
Bold, vibrant, graphic and perfectly stunning. Fabulous piece – WOW! Love the card too 🙂
Dana, that is so kind of you! You brightened my day 🙂
Wowzers Kathy this is so stunning and I love the blends of colors you used. So amazing. Stunning job and now I need both of these stamps!
Teehee, Ericka, I am just here to enable 🙂 I am so happy that you like my color choices!
I’m a beginner to watercoloring and so appreciate your talent and instructions!
I am so happy that you find my blog tutorial helpful, Amy! I appreciate your time to stop by my blog 🙂
These are absolutely beautiful! Congratulations to Picket Fence on their one year anniversary!
Thanks, Doris! I am thrilled that you like them 🙂
Wow! Just, no words. My favorite is that succulent. Wow! Thanks for sharing. Going to go watch the succulent coloring, now!!!!!
You are so sweet, Kristina! I am glad you enjoyed my post. It means a lot to me 🙂
Happy Birthday to you Picket Fence! Your use of color is breathtaking!
Thanks, E.J.! I appreciate your stopping by my blog 🙂
Beautiful, stunning work – thanks for sharing with us.
I appreciate your kind words, Linda! Thank you very much 🙂
So beautiful! Pretty colors. I’ll bet this was fun coloring. Masking looks amazing! Love how you put it all together!
Cindy, what a lovely compliment! You made my day 🙂
These are fabulous! Love
all the coloring and use
of the black in spots.
Carla from Utah
Carla, your kindness towards me makes me smile 🙂 Thank you so much!
Kathy this is a true work of art and I’m happy to see that you framed it to treasure for years to come. Your coloring is so amazing!
Shawn, you are so thoughtful! Thank you 🙂
WOW WOW AMAZING work I never realised it was one flower head stamped 3 times as you have coloured them to look different sizes.
Beautifully work should be hung up & shown.
Looking forward to your next 30 days colouring challenge
Wendy, I am so grateful for your kind words! It means a lot to me 🙂
Wow! Amazing stamps, amazing coloring and amazing giveaway! This looks like so much fun!!
Thanks, Sofia! I am so happy that you stopped by my blog 🙂
I’ve never framed anything and it’s quite a fun idea. All the florals are beautifully colored, but your decision to give one the spotlight really draws the eye in that direction. Thanks for sharing this inspiration with these fun products and the video.
You brightened my day, Andre! Thanks 🙂
My goodness Kathy, your talent truly has no limits – how amazing are these projects? So much work and love go into these, and it definitely shows! Fabulous colouring skills!
Mirella, you always make my heart smile! I always appreciate your thoughtful sweet comments 🙂
This is just stunning. The stamp is gorgeous! The blending and shading is just wow. I will color like this one day.
Thanks so much, Wendy! That means so much to me 🙂
This is FABULOUS! Your coloring is always phenomenal in whatever medium you use. Can I just have your whole wall please?
You are so kind, Kristina! You made me blush 🙂
Absolutely beautiful! Thank you for sharing this!
You are most welcome, Peggy! Thank you 🙂
Gorgeous colors on both peonies and the succulent, and that you made them at such nice big sizes. Fabulous coloring per usual. Love!
Lee Ann, you are so sweet! You brightened my day 🙂
Wow such gorgeous flowers!!
Thanks, Tara! Glad you like them 🙂
Stunning works of art, love all the bright colors!
I am thrilled that you enjoyed my color choices, Kailash! Thank you for stopping by my blog 🙂
What beautiful work. I want it all…
Thank you, Betty! LOL, I know what you mean 🙂
Colors are just awesome. Love your work.
You are very kind, Sandy! Thank you so much 🙂
Wow, fantastic project! I always appreciate the tutorials on how to create the project. The succulent is gorgeous too!
Stacey, that means so much to me! I am always happy to hear that my blog tutorials are helpful to fellow crafters 🙂
Stunning! Just stunning! When I grow up, I want to color like you! Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
LOL, Leah! Thank you for the lovely compliment 🙂
You have inspired me to try masking again. I love the big flowers from Picket Fence! Nicole has some beautiful stamps!
Mask away, Kari! I agree, Nicole is very talented 🙂
Beautiful…just beautiful! Gorgeous colors.
Thanks, Connie! I am glad you like my color choices 🙂
Love, love, love these cards. Kathy you always inspire me to do new things with my markers and stamps. Love the large stamps and fortunately I already have the large Misti so I can start this project right away.
Thanks again for the inspiration and the Picket Fence offer,
I am so glad you can make this project, Deborah! It was so much fun 🙂
Beautiful flowers and coloring!
Thanks, Donnalee! You are very kind 🙂
Awesome big, bright, colourful peonies!
Thanks for the tips on how we can try this!
Sharon, thank you so much! And you are most welcome 🙂
Amazing! Your layout, your colors, your details are all so amazing!
Happy 1st birthday Picket Fence!
Robin, I am grateful for your kind words! Thank you 🙂
The flowers look gorgeous kathy! Happy 1st birthday picket fences!!! Congratulations!
Thank you, Beata! I appreciate your stopping by my blog 🙂
Happy Birthday to Picket Fence (& your husband). BEAUTIFUL peonies!
That is so kind, Terri! Thank you so much 🙂
Gorgeous, the flowers are so inspiring and I love, love, love the succulent!
I am so happy that you like it, Karen! You are very sweet 🙂
Oh Kathy, I always love your work, but these flowers are truly exquisite! Your color combinations are so rich and I love these large flowers! That succulent has been on my list for a while ☺ As always, thank you for sharing your beautiful work with us.
What a lovely compliment, Nicole! I hope this succulent makes it into your collection soon 🙂
OMG, Kathy – your work keeps getting better and more beautiful – love how these flowers look in the frame – definitely has more impact than on a card
Dee, you make my heart smile! You are so kind to me 🙂
Love your tutorials. I enjoy the step by step and finishing tips. The stamps are gorgeous and love to find new products. Can’t wait to explore what eke Picket Fence has. Thank you all.
Denise, I am so glad that my tutorials are helpful to you! That means a lot to me 🙂
Peony’s are my favorite flowers! Yours are lovely! glad I ran across your blog!! I recently bought some picket fence stamps and I love them! Would love to get more!
That is so kind, Diane! I am happy that you stopped by my blog 🙂
Those peonies and succulents are gorgeous, love the bright colors! Thank you for the chance to win a gift certificate!
Thanks so much, Cindi! I am glad you like them 🙂
Those flowers just jump off the screen! Beautiful!
You are so sweet, Jeanne! You made my day 🙂
Oh My Goodness!!!! Your paintings are beautiful. The flowers are so colorful and beautiful. I love the larger formats.
Your lovely comment has me grinning ear-to-ear, Kathy! Thanks for the smile 🙂
Such pretty cards! Happy Birthday to all! I love Peonies and these are gorgeous!
Thank you, Jean! I am so glad you like it 🙂
What a lovely piece of art! Thanks for sharing your masking and coloring tips. 🙂
Terrie, you are always so kind! I appreciate your sweet comments 🙂
Long ago I had a peony garden. I think they
are beautiful flowers – so plump and so many
different colors. (The ants love them too).
Wonderful to have stamps that help me
continue having a peony garden. Your
flowers are gorgeous. Happy BD to
hubby and best wishes for many more.
thanks for sharing
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Mary, your garden must have brought you happiness! Thank you for your sweet comment 🙂
Stunning results! That black on the purple-ish peony really made a big difference. Your coloring is always lovely!
You are so kind, Cindy! Thank you so much 🙂
Couldn’t wait to win so I place my order for this beautiful stamp, Kathy! I am smitten!
Jean, I am sure you will enjoy it! I really had fun with this image 🙂
Your art is beautiful! I love that you have frame your creations for a beautiful display. Thanks for sharing your work and your tips.
Your kindness makes me smile! Thank you so much 🙂
Your flowers are absolutely BEAUTIFUL!!! I love the larger flowers and framing them. I am on my way to buy them now. Thank you for sharing! and Thank you for the discount!!
Linda, I am so glad I enabled you to purchase them, lol! Thank you for your sweet comment 🙂
You wow me every time. I can’t imagine painting, coloring like you. Amazing talent. Thank you for sharing!
Your kindness makes me smile, Sue! Thanks for the grin 🙂
Such beautiful peonies! My real ones are growing like crazy in the back yard…amazing what a little sunshine and 60* days will do. I love this big stamp and the colors you chose.
You are so thoughtful, Crystal! You brightened my day 🙂
Wow, your pictures are amazing!! I love how detailed you can make your flowers. The colors are always so vivid. I have never bought a Picket Fence stamp set but I will definitely check them out. That succulent is gorgeous. I appreciate a chance to win a $100 gift certificate to Picket Fence. That would be a fabulous chance to make some spectacular projects!!
I am grateful for your sweet words, Lisa! Thank you so much 🙂
I just love your coloring Kathy! These cards are beautiful.
Thanks, Wendy! I appreciate your stopping by my blog 🙂
Your coloring as always is amazing. Love you to do it in soft colors too. Love this Company and hope to see more from this in the future
Susie, thank you so much! That means a lot to me 🙂
Beautiful flowers! Colors are so incredible!
Thank you, Joanne! I am so happy that you like my color choices 🙂
Wow! Your talent is absolutely AMAZING! I LOVE your work!
You are very kind! Thank you so much 🙂
Wow! Amazing coloring as always. Inspires me to go bolder with my coloring.
Thanks, Tess! And I say, go bold 🙂
Such a beautiful work of art!
Cynthia, you are so sweet! Thank you 🙂
Absolutely gorgeous like you!
Awww, you are the best, Sandra! Right back atcha 🙂
Wow! Those peonies are stunning! Your coloring skills are something I aspire to. TFS!
Dinah, that is so sweet of you to say. I am grateful for your kind words 🙂
You’ve made another stunning and beautiful creation! It’s awesome!! Happy 1st birthday to Picket Fence!
You are so sweet, Carol! Thank you kindly 🙂
I am on Picket Fence Studios website dreaming of what I would buy with the 100$ hahaha. Note to myself : life changing blender brushes, setting on the sea, botan Peony, all Peonys, succulents blossons, ocean of fish stencil…
LOL, Jenny! I love your list 🙂
Kathy, you blow me away again! This is definitely a “frame worthy” piece of art! Thanks for sharing – and Happy Birthday, to Picket Fence AND to Mitch! Hugs!
You make my heart smile, Connie! Frame worthy…love that 🙂
Your card is so pretty! 🙂 Love your coloring.
Thanks, Kelsey! I appreciate your stopping by my blog 🙂
WOW!! Stunning!!!
Misti, thank you! That is kind of you 🙂
Your color choices are so awesome. You are in inspiration to us all. Thankyou for sharing yourself so beautifully.
Susan, you are the sweetest! Thanks for the smile 🙂
OMG!
What an exquisite flower you have done!! And my, oh my that succulent!! Wow!!
I love to see what you do with colors, it’s so inspiring! They both certainly belong framed!
Thank you, Pam! That is very kind 🙂
Gorgeous florals. I especially love the large succulent. I love your use of color. It inspires me to mix up colors more rather than sticking to one per flower. Thank you.
You are thoughtful, Katrina! Mix those colors, my friend 🙂
My 60th Birthday was mid April. Happy Birthday to your husband! Your coloring is always so beautiful!
Happy belated birthday, Madeline! You are so kind 🙂
Wow! What amazing colors I love to watch your process and so enjoy your tips on coloring. Thanks for sharing your inspiration. Have a wonderful week!
What a wonderful comment, Donna! You made my day 🙂
Oh Kathy, that Botan Peony is fabulous! I’m so glad that you framed it! Thank you for sharing. Happy birthday to your hubby! It’s a big one, worth celebrating! My hubby just celebrated this one too.
Take care, Kim
Thanks, Kim! Happy belated birthday to your hubby 🙂
I love the beautiful, vibrant colors you chose. I love that you framed your works of art.
I am so glad you enjoyed my color choices, Deepa! Thank you so much 🙂
I always learn so much from your posts I just love the color in this one!!
That is so kind, Vicki! I am thrilled that you find my posts helpful 🙂
Kathy, your peonies and succulent are absolutely gorgeous! The stamps you are using are so pretty, congrats to Picket fence for the Birthday. I’ve been wanting to try those amazing brushes!
Sheri, the brushes are fantastic. You will be pleased. Thank you for your sweet comment 🙂
WOW, very Stunning
Thank you, Holly! I appreciate your stopping by my blog 🙂
Absolutely beautiful Botan Peony. Love the colors you used. Thank you for sharing
Margaret, I am happy that you like my color choices! Thank you for stopping by my blog 🙂
Wonderful colors, coloring and fun spring cards. Happy B-day to your hubby tool Thanks for sharing your inspiration
Thank you, Sherry! That is so kind 🙂
I love this… so stunning and I love how you made the image larger… I’m going to give it a try…
Happy Birthday to your hubby!! My hubby’s is in May also… You are so talented!!! Thank you for the inspiration!!
Monica, you are so sweet! I appreciate your lovely comment. Happy birthday to your hubby too 🙂
All I can say is -WOW-!!!!!!! Beautifully done Kathy – TFS!
Paper Hugs,
Jan
Stunning piece of art! I love how you made one peony stand out!
Well I have always been a big fan of your work Kathy and wow if I wasn’t I would be for sure now. These are just amazing. I would have to win the 100.00 in order to get them right now because we are saving for our trip to hawaii at the end of may.
Your wall of framed works is so gorgeous Kathy. If this piece is going up there it will look fabulous. I love the colors and of course your fine details make it come alive. I recently got a couple of larger background stamps and have considered getting the larger Misti, now after hearing your story, I don’t think I need it. Thank you for that and for the chance to win your oh so generous prize. I really think I need that succulent stamp, so very beautiful. Happy Birthday to Picket Fence. Keep up the great work.
Oh my, what a lovely piece of art! I ordered the peony stamp the other day and eagerly await its delivery. If I win the $100 gift card, I could get the succulent stamp
Thank you Kathy for sharing your talent.
These stamps are so beautiful and I just Love all the bright colors you used on them!
Gorgeous work of art. Your color selection is always spot on.
Simply gorgeous! I’m in awe of your coloring skills!
Such a beautiful piece of art, Kathy! Thanks for showing us how you created it.
Gorgeous coloring and love the card design! Happy Birthday PFS!
Outstanding!!! Besides cards, I’ve made ATC’s which are smaller and some journal pages which are little bit bigger. After seeing this piece, I think I’ll try something bigger. Looks great framed on your wall.
What a beautiful wall you have there with all your pretty art work! Such a bright spot! 🙂 Fantastic coloring Kathy! I don’t have the talent and patience to color like that! Thanks for the chance to win that generous blog candy! 🙂 Have a blessed day!
Wow!!! Gorgeous!!!!
Wow! So amazingly gorgeous ❣️ You never cease to amaze me Kathy, I learn so much from you…
I love the large size of the Peonies. I’m thankful for you making me aware of Picket Fences. The color combination you’ve used if truly phenomenal.
Your cards are absolutely gorgeous. I love the vivid colors and the Picket Fence flowers are beautiful. I, too, have many birthdays in April and May — in just over a three week period I have five — my son, daughter-in-law and three of my four grandchildren. I love making them all cards, but every year to vow to start earlier!
Beautiful colors and I like the circle background.
OMG! Your flowers are wonderful. I really love the colors you used. Thanks for sharing.
Lovely peonies, one of my favorite flowers! Enjoyed the step-by-step directions, too.
These peonies are gorgeous! I was in your Columbus Ohio Daily Marker Roadtrip. You showed a small fold up box that you carried your pencils and other supplies in. Who makes that?
Hi Ann! Thanks for coming to my Road Trip in Columbus! I love those fold up things. Here is a link and now you can get them in such fun colors. Thanks for your visit. Hugs, Kathy
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What a gorgeous peony. Love the colors and how bright they look. Thanks so much for sharing.
Wow! This is absolutely gorgeous!!! The colors, the stamp itself, and the background. You outdid yourself! What a great giveaway too!
Your peonies took my breath away when I opened up your email! Such beautiful coloring on such a beautiful stamp. Thanks for sharing your beautiful work. I’ve learned a lot from you!
These are absolutely gorgeous and your coloring is beautiful. I haven’t heard of this company before. I’d love to try their products.
Wow! Your coloring is so beautiful. The flowers just pop.
What gorgeous coloring of those giant peonies, especially the one on the left! Great masking to make that giant bouquet! You inspire me with all your ideas and especially your coloring with all types of mediums.
Oh Kathy!!!! YOU have OUTDONE your normally BEAUTIFUL coloring today!!!!!!! SO LOVELY! thank you so much for your wonderful painting AND your GREAT TIPS!
Kathy, your work is just so beautiful….Is there ever anything that doesn’t turn out to be exquisite? I cannot imagine that happening. I must tell you that every time that I watch one of your videos I learn something. And I thank you so much for that.
The flower that you worked with from Picket Fence Studio is just beautiful. Peonies have always been a favorite.
Thank you so much for always being so gracious in giving advice and teaching people like me….to just keep trying…maybe at some point, I might be needing a frame to put one of my projects on the wall…LOL….Have an awesome spring.
PS….I tried posting this…and it went to another one of your hops…..those cards were pretty too….but what I wrote was meant for this posting, sorry, my bad.
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This Peony stamp is just gorgeous and I love the way you colored it. You always have so much depth to your coloring. What a great idea to turn things into art for your wall. Looks fantastic!
You have such an awesome way of coloring! You can really make items pop!
Thanks for sharing.
How come when I challenge myself it NEVER looks like your projects. This is beyond lovely. Gorgeous colors. I would never give it away if I made it.
April is a great month for birthdays. So………if you did want to give it away. Just saying………
LOVE that peony; especially the way you presented it!
WoW. These stamps are amazing. I can’t wait to get some and your watercoloring on the succulent is SO pretty. Thanks Kathy!
Oh these are gorgeous Kathy! Awesome coloring!
WOW Kathy these are both absolutely stunning! OMGoodness, these floral stamps are HUGE! I L♥VE this! It is what I have been looking for for some time….some flower stamps big enough to practice colouring with any medium.
Happy 60th Birthday to your hubby, its a big milestone. I just celebrated my 60th on St. Patrick’s Day an we celebrated our 40th Anniversary on Easter Sunday. (A big year for us.)
Love the color combos you used on this lovely Peony card; so pretty. Love your coloring and tips offered. Picket Fence is new to me; but, sure loving what I see.
beautiful color, Kathy! luv to create frameables! AND what an awesome giveaway!!
Kathy, beautiful flowers, beautiful coloring. Love Picket Fence Studios.
Love the large floral image!
Such a stunning project! Love those colors. You never cease to inspire us.
I love the large flowers. Think it’s got wonderful bright colors. Something new to try
WOW! they are beautiful.
I love how you framed up your coloring’s. Thank you for sharing.
Beautiful card!
Your work is stunning Kathy! TFS!
Amazing work! I’m partial to the succulent. I have so many in my home.
Lovely work. Your use of black is striking without overwhelming the flower. Great job! Thank you for sharing your tips. I would never have thought to use the sand eraser to even out the one circle. Have never tried Pocket Fence but heading to their site now to check them out. I love these peonies.
Beautiful. Loved reading about your process and love it done big.
Kathy you are so clever and creative! Both stamps you used in this post are now in my wish list!!!
Happy first birthday to Picket Fence !!
Wow, that is amazing colouring! It does look so beautiful in its frame. I hadn’t heard of Picket Fence Studio before so thanks for the introduction.
Wow! Just when I think your work can’t get any more amazing
Loving these large flowers and what you did with them.
Beautiful stamp, awesome coloring! We are inspired by your work!!
Stunning cards!!! I definitely need thise large peony and succulent stamps!!
WOW!! Simply amazing!!
Wow your coloring is amazing. Your creations are beautiful.
Kathy, your coloring is amazing! Love the bright vibrant shades & the large images. What a great idea to frame them! I’m going to start a wall gallery of my own!
your coloring is just perfect!
thank you for sharing and thank you for the chance to win a great giveaway.
Such a beautiful painting, Kathy! The colors are so vibrant on the peonies, and the finished piece looks fabulous on your art wall! I love the purple succulent as well. Thanks for sharing both of these projects.
Wonderful colouring and I just wish I create that rounded look on the petals you do so well. I also love how the frame has reflections and shiny areas it really complements
and makes the whole picture stand out. Amazing
Cathy, your watercoloring is just beautiful. I love seeing your new things. Happy birthday to a Picket Fence and Happy 60th to your husband!!
Wow! As always I’m in awe with your amazing cards! Your colouring and designs are wonderful! Gorgeous colour choices! Thanks so much for all your helpful hints and your super inspiration! Thanks to Picket Fence for their wonderful prize!
Your work is always beautiful and inspiring, Kathy. Love the idea of creating frames instead of cards. They make lovely gifts, I think. I am off to check out the Picket Fence website. I have heard about their blending brushes. But didn’t know they have such beautiful stamps.
I love reading your posts. You give us amazing inspiration every time!
All I can say is WOW! Those are gorgeous and your colouring of them is amazing. They look so dimensional. You always inspire. Thanks
So much awesomeness you never cease to inspire and amaze❣️
Ohhhhh Kathy, this is STUNNING! Your coloring and choices of color, are impeccable! Thank you for being so generous, with all that you do. Like you, I like larger images so that I can do larger pieces of art. Not a thing at all wrong with cards, but it sure is nice to have the option to create larger pieces for myself, or for gifts. And this Peony is beautiful and needs to find a home with me along with the larger MISTI.
BOLD and BEAUTIFUL piece of ART Kathy!
LOVE your design and ADORE your colours and colouring – WOW – they really POP with the broad teal matting too!
I love that you always keep us learning with the techniques you choose. I would never have though of a large flower and now I will. I learn visually and the projects and videos are perfect to study over and over as I grow. This is the best de-stresser ever!
Wow! This is jaw dropping!
Such beautiful artwork! You amaze me with your creativity! Love the gorgeous flowers.
Thanks for sharing…
Wow, wow, wow. Gorgeous painting. This is incredible. Love the colors, your background is wonderful.
Your peonies are lovely. I have loved peonies since I was a little girl. It is so nice to see the beautiful things you have done framed and hanging together. The large circles add a modern touch to frilly romatic blooms!
HOW WONDERFULLY GORGEOUS, Kathy! I have been thinking the same thing about the larger Memory Misti! LOL Telling my hubby, it would work SO WELL to do larger projects JUST LIKE THIS! I ADORE this flower from Picket Fence & have been eye-balling it over at SSS! IT IS STUNNING!!!! Your painting is STUNNING!!!! EVERY LOVELY LAYER!!!! LOOOOVE your wall!!!! It looks GORGEOUS there on your wall among your other work –an Art Gallery! 😉 SOMEDAY, I will have a wall like that here! 😉 HAPPY BIRTHDAY Picket Fence! 😉 WHAT A BEAUTIFUL WAY to celebrate a birthday, with FLOWERS! 😉 <3
You certainly make beautiful pieces of art! These giant flowers are so cool and I just love seeing what you do with each one! Thanks for the inspiration!!
Your flower picture is absolutely stunning! Thanks for sharing it with us!
A gaspingly gorgeous piece of wall art, Kathy … my goodness, it’s stunning … so vibrant and lovely! The succulent is luscious too … rich and striking! Anita 🙂
Absolutely gorgeous artwork! I love your style of bold, vibrant colors! Thanks for your creative tips! Thanks too for an opportunity to win such a generous prize!
Wow!! Just Gorgeous!! I really love that you frame your work. It really deserves it!!
You really are just an endless source of inspiration, Kathy! I could stare at these pieces all day. Thanks to you and Picket Fence! <3
Lovely lovely lovely as always!! Love you art wall!!
FABULOUS as always, Kathy.
What a beautiful project for your wall. Those large peonies are gorgeous!
Wow, such an amazing card! I love your coloring of the Peony flowers.
These wall pieces are gorgeous Kathy! The peonies take m y breath away!
Loving how you are making these big images ‘sing’ – especially with your incredible use of colour.
Blessings
Maxine
Oh Kathy, this is how I dream I’ll colour like one day!! You definitely are an artist and I’m so thankful you share your tips and tricks with us, so one day we can hopefully paint half as beautifully as you do. And how fabulous to win a $100 voucher, it would be a dream come true as I don’t own any of their stamps yet!!!
Wow! Your flowers are a work of art! Glad to see you framed them and hung them on your wall. Beautiful!
Kathy, you are hands down the best color artist! I get so excited every time I receive an email from you. Thank you for being a great teacher of coloring. I appreciate you!
Your color skills are out of this world!
This floral looks great on your art wall, Kathy!! As your tribe grows, I would not worry about replying to comments. Reading them is enough. We all love you.
Your work is amazing, love your display too!
What beautiful flowers!
Gorgeous flower with beautiful colors, you sure is the queen of coloring!
your coloring is beautiful as always.
Kathy, you say that you just discovered your passion for coloring and card making just a few years ago. Unbelievable. All I can say is “WOW” when I see your work! This is so beautiful! You really showcase your God given talent.
Such beautiful pieces of work!
I love the way you’ve coloured the flowers 🙂
The colors are just outstanding on your flowers. The flowers seem to leap right off the page. I love framed art as well and this would be a cool project. The large flower stamps are a must-have.
Peonies are my absolute favorite! In fact, I hope to have a peony farm someday in my little town in Alaska!
Gorgeous coloring!
You’re examples are just stunning. The color choices are beautiful. You put colors together that i would never think to put together. I learn so much from your posts. Thank you for sharing your talents.
I found your site when I visited MFT and found out about your coming December Classes there. WOW, I was so impressed and can’t wait to see what the classes bring after seeing this week’s Peony artwork.
Stunning work as always! I love this as a wall hanging!
Love that blueish/pink flower so much – you are truly an amazing artist. Thank you for sharing your creations and for this awesome opportunity!
Just Beautiful!!
Ok….that was a workout…just to get to the end of the comments…..How does it feel to be so loved and admired? Because beautiful lady…you are. I too am on your band wagon.
You are so talented…..And that wall of yours….well….YOU can come here and do mine if you please…LOL. Needless to say, I am an avid follower Kathy….
Thank you for sharing these gorgeous cards today….the Peonies were stunning…and that surprising succulent….Love your color choices….big hugs…