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Moon Over Lake Powell_3.75 x 3.75"_mixed_landscape

January 30 in 30 Liquid Visions [Alcohol Inks on Yupo] January 1, 2014 Moon Over Lake Powell © Donna Pierce-Clark Happy New Year! Moon Over Lake Powell is the first of 30 paintings I will do in January. Each day, a new painting! ~ Check out the auctions -------->>>>>> Taming alcohol inks on yupo is a bit more difficult than watercolor on yupo! The inks are constantly changing, and have a mood and mind of their own! This is my challenge to myself for January: Tame Alcohol Inks! Stay tuned!

12 Days of Christmas (Day 12)......oh, no, the last day!

12 Days of Christmas (Day 12)......oh, no, the last day! Our Final Day! ~ Today's Gift An Original Watercolor! (you will be surprised and pleased) ~ Please answer  3 Questions If you took  part in this 12 Days of Christmas: What was your favorite question? What was Your favorite painting? What would you change about this experience? (suggestions appreciated)....I might want to do this again!!  It was fun for me!

12 Days of Christmas (Day 11)

12 Days of Christmas (Day 11) Day 11 Can it be here already? This wonderful time is almost to an end. ~ Today's gift: Another professionally printed giclee on canvas of  the image above (minus the snowman and all of the twinkles). ~ Enter to win this beautiful print; share your  Most Memorable Christmas Family Gathering and tell why it was so wonderful, or funny, or..........

12 Days of Christmas (Day 10)

12 Days of Christmas (Day 10) Well, our snow in Ohio is melting! So, here's a little of that white stuff for you to enjoy. ~ Today's Gift:   A giclee on canvas , of the image above (without the snow man of course). ~ To be eligible for this beautiful print on canvas, leave your comment below. ~ Tell your favorite memory of  Playing in the Snow!

12 Days of Christmas (Day 9)

12 Days of Christmas (Day 9) Well, here we are getting closer and closer to Christmas! Day 9 is here! Today's Gift - a notecard of "Breathless Glory ," another favorite from my many paintings in 2013. ~ To receive this little gift, Please Comment below about Something amazing that has caused you to become breathless!

12 Days of Christmas (Day 8)

12 Days of Christmas (Day 8) Today's FREE GIFT is an Original Watercolor of the image above:  "Baby, it's Cold Outside!" ~ To be eligible for this painting, please share (in the Comment Section below)  your most memorable experience of playing in the snow. Tell us about a happy, joyful time in your life!

12 Days of Christmas (Day 7)

12 Days of Christmas (Day 7) Today's FREE GIFT is a  Giclee of this image on canvas . (without the snow flakes and the words of course) ~ This is the scene I enjoy every winter, just outside my back door. The fields are resting under a blanket of snow, waiting for spring. A thing of beauty. I hope you are looking for beauty in your surroundings. No matter how large or small, there is  something beautiful to find. And, in my humble opinion, I think we all should be looking for these moments. ~ Find it. Talk about it. Share it. ~ To be eligible to win this Giclee above, In the Comment Section below, Please tell us about a thing of beauty that you have found in your life.

12 Days of Christmas (Day 6)

DAY 6_12 Days of Christmas Winners for our first five days are listed below. PLEASE email me with your contact information, so I can send your gift to you!  I'll need an address please. Day 1 .........Christi Wildman Day 2 ........Barb Sailor Day 3 .........Cindy Osborne Day 4 ........Marie Reinhard (a Face book entry) Day 5 ........Alisa Burke Today's Gift is a bookmark and a notecard of this painting from the Marian Series: "Innocence in a Dark World." Mary knew that one day, she would have to give up her son. But, for this brief time, she would hold him close to her heart. ~ To receive today's FREE GIFT, in the comment section below, please tell  about something in your life that was very hard to give up. Tell how you knew that by giving up, you would actually gain more.

DAY 5_12 Days of Christmas

Day 5 of 12 Days of Christmas This morning, I would like to share a  short but true story  with you.  When I was a sophomore in college, I met a family I fell in love with. They had 7 children and very little money, but they always found something to be happy about, and always something to give to someone on special occasions . One day I went to visit, and the oldest sister (a dear friend of mine), told me it was her younger sister's birthday that day. Her sister was a down syndrome child of 7. She was the sweetest little girl, always full of smiles and hugs. I looked into her twinkly little eyes and asked, "What did you get for your birthday?" Her older sister said proudly: "She got a birthday cake!" My dear friends, that is all she got, but the entire family was overjoyed. I realize many of us in this country are suffering in one way or another, but let's all be thankful for each other, for our health, and whatever else we have been blessed w

12 Days of Christmas_Day 4 FREE Give-A-Way

12 Days of Christmas_Day 4 FREE Give-A-Way Today's FREE Give-A-Way:   a note card of Poinsettia Sunrise. ~ WINNERS FOR DAY 1 and DAY 2!!! DAY 1:   Christi DAY 2:    Barb Sailor Please email me, girls, and include  your home address so I can send your gift! ~ ~ To receive the  Poinsettia Sunrise  notecard gift,  in the comments below (or email me), and tell me what YOUR favorite Christmas flower is, and why. Please do not use "anonymous."  I need to know who you are  so I can send you today's FREE GIFT (if your name is chosen)!

12 Days of Christmas, Day 3_FREE Give-A-Way

DAY 3 of 12 Days of Christmas! Free Give-A-Way  PEACH EARTH (sold) Today's  FREE Give-A-Way a Brush Carrier for the artist in you  and a notecard of this painting   To be considered for this little gift, scroll down to the comments section, and Tell 3 things each of us can do to make the world a more peaceful place. Please don't use "anonymous" because I can't contact you for your gift!

DAY 2 of 12 Days of Christmas Free Give-A-Way

12 Days of Christmas, DAY 2 ROOTS (sold) Roots is sold, but for today's FREE Give-A-Way , I have a beautiful notecard of this painting for the winner. ~ To be considered for this little gift, scroll down to the comments section, and tell why you like or dislike the color green.

12 Days of Christmas Give-A-Way_Happy Little Tree_5 x 6.5" other_Landscape

12 Days of Christmas Give-A-Way! "Happy Little Tree" 5 x 6.5" Alcohol Ink © Donna Pierce-Clark ~ 12 Days of Christmas Give-A-Way!!! This is the season for giving and that is something I love to do! Today's FREE GIFT is a card set of 4 images. This is a $20.00 value! Here is just one of the images: All you have to do is answer this question (in the comment section below): What is your most favorite Christmas memory? Scroll down. Leave your comment! [And,......Stay tuned for tomorrow's FREE GIFT!]

Rooted in Wonder_4.5 x 4.25_other_landscape

Liquid Visions! Rooted in Wonder © Donna Pierce-Clark I just love this time of year! While anticipating our first big snow, and instead experiencing warm winds and rain, I created my own little snow scene! And then, it came!.......Snow! And lots of it! And..........cold, cold, cold temperatures! Whew! Announcement! Liquid Visions Workshop! Click Here for Details.

Deeply Rooted_5 x 6.5" Alcohol Inks_Landscape

Liquid Visions! Deeply Rooted © Donna Pierce-Clark Another in my Liquid Visions Series. Search your inner soul, your inner spirit. Delve deep into yourself. How deep are your roots? What matters to you? What is the deepest held belief you hold? DEEPLY ROOTED  echoes our deepest beliefs, our reason for being.

Night Roots_4.75 x 5.25"_Ink_Landscape

Liquid Visions! NIGHT ROOTS  © Donna Pierce-Clark Third in the Liquid Visions Series, Night Roots  continues the theme of "roots."  I hope "Night Roots," alcohol inks on yupo, will give you pause, and cause you to  consider your ancestry, and the depths of your own soul.

Peach Earth_3 x 4.75" Ink_Landscape

Alcohol Inks on Yupo! Peach Earth [Liquid Visions 2]  © Donna Pierce-Clark My second publication of Liquid Visions:  Peach Earth.

ROOTS_4.75 x 3.5_ink on yupo_landscape

More Yupo Fun! Alcohol Inks on Yupo! ROOTS  [Liquid Visions 1] © Donna Pierce-Clark After purchasing a beautiful painting by  June Rollins ,  I fell in love with her  Dreamscapes  ! So, of course, I had to give this a try. ROOTS is the beginning of my new series: Liquid Visions . Stay tuned! Much more to come. But, in the meantime.......... Click Here to see a short Video of me  doing my Liquid Visions !

Night Passage_13 x 15" watercolor on yupo_landscape

Studio Fun! Night Passage [13 x 15" watercolor on yupo]  © Donna Pierce-Clark ~ Night Passage was created as a demo for the Yupo Workshop. Below are photos of the studio preparations and the motley crew! ~ Preparations were made well in advance. Tables, supplies, and handouts were set up, and waiting. ~ The Studio Beverage Center was well-stocked! ~ About midway through the second day, students were intensely into their work. Although painted from the same fall photo, each was uniquely beautiful. ~ Using a hairdryer from a distance. Too hot or too close, and yupo can melt. ~ Table is all set for our scrumptious lunch. Yes, that's a Christmas tree! I know, it's not even Thanksgiving, yet! ~ Each day, by 12 noon, we had worked up quite an appetite. I so enjoyed preparing not only a unique workshop experience in the studio; but as well, I loved being creative in the kitchen! LizzyT was busy, so I managed on my

Fall Reflections_20 x 24"_Watercolor on Yupo_Landscape

Studio Fun! Fall Reflections 20 x 24" Watercolor on YUPO © Donna Pierce-Clark ~ Fall YUPO Workshop November 8 & 9 FULL ~ FALL REFLECTIONS above is one of the paintings we will do in our workshop! ~ All supplies, Lunch and snacks are provided  in this two day event. It's loose, it's colorful, and I'm sure there will be much laughter, amidst a few groans!  Yupo:  a love-hate relationship for sure! ~ I enjoy preparing for these events. I guess I have the holiday spirit! The trees are up (though not totally decorated), White twinkly lights are shining and pine-scented candles are burning. Hot chocolate, or hot cider are brewing. The oven is astir with new and fun recipes. Ummmm! Can't wait for our fun! Below are a few more paintings I have done in yupo. The house is full of them! Of all of them, only Bubbly is for sale. If you see any of the others on the website as for sale, please alert me! ~ OL

Star Pear_8 x 10 watercolor still life

Back in the Studio! Star Pear  © Donna PierceClark Now, with cooler weather here, my plein air gear is in limbo.  I'll be doing more work in the studio. Today's is "Star Pear." Thanks to Barb, who loaned me the photo. I love the reflections and the shadows! This was fun to paint. ~ OPEN STUDIO was an amazing success! (photos below) ~ Everyone that came, left with something they loved. We all had a great time laughing and visiting. ~ LizzyT's repast was to die for!! Yum, I love truffles! ~ Not only did 6 large paintings fly out the door from our fun raffle, but several were purchased, and one commission is planned. ~ Prior to the event, I made all these tags  for each painting (well over 100). Four floors of paintings! ~ The next set of photos is from the entranceway and on into the livingroom: ~ The one above the piano, to the left, with a dark frame, is actually Maddie's! I just love lo