Carolyn A Pappas

Monthly Archives: May 2013

Swan Family

Friday, May 31, 2013

The swans were by our shoreline for over four hours, finding little bites to eat in our little cove. A family of seven!

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My colored pencil paintings Birthday Sunset, Orange Sunset and A Mild Winter will be on display at the Spring Bull Gallery in Newport, RI from June 1-30. I’m so excited! I decided to join the CPSA on a whim last year and I am so glad that I did. Already I have met a number […]

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Watercolors and Wine

Saturday, May 25, 2013

Last week my sister and I had the opportunity to take an afternoon watercolor class taught by artist Kara K. Bigda. It was held at the Hardwick Winery and the class was combined with a wine tasting. I had a great time and it was also a fun day with my sister (going out for […]

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Chance Encounter

Friday, May 24, 2013

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In the Lawn

Friday, May 17, 2013

We don’t spray chemicals all over the lawn, and it is much more interesting because of it.

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New Lamy Safaris

Tuesday, May 14, 2013

I recently bought two new fountain pens, Lamy Safaris in F (fine) and EF (extra fine) nibs (yellow and red). I have had a Lamy Al-Star with a medium nib for years, but I thought it was way too thick for drawing. I also got some converters, so I can use my own ink. Ever […]

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Blue Review

Sunday, May 12, 2013

Painter Susan Abbott has recently revamped her website/blog and has started writing more detailed, instructional “Painting Notes” articles on Saturdays. I really appreciate her insight. I especially like this one — “Blue, Bluish, and Blueness.” Here, Susan gives a history of the evolution of blue pigment, and admits to blue as being her favorite color. […]

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Dandelion and Pear Blossoms

Friday, May 10, 2013

I really think it’s too bad that dandelions have a bad reputation because I love them. We grow them in the garden to harvest the greens and I think the blossoms are very beautiful. The pear trees have blossoms now.

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Postcard Exchange

Saturday, May 4, 2013

I mailed this 4×6 inch watercolor to Wil Freeborn this morning. He mailed me this one earlier and I got it with great excitement. It is now in my cubicle at work, inspiring me to paint more watercolor whenever it catches my eye. Would anyone like to do a postcard exchange with me? If you […]