Where My Heart Loves to Wander

Little Secrets of the Forest

The Forest Primeval

Lichen Puzzle

Rugged Terrain

Expectant, I break with the path to enter the forest gate. I know I have a pact with the forest, under whose canopy, worlds open. Engrossed by sweet, green-tinted shade spangled with glimmers of sunlight, my senses tingle. Wide-eyed I stand, compelled by the richness of possibility: here in the world of shadows and translucence, anything is possible.

I move on. The woods close around me and beckon me further. The sound of my tread is its own music as my feet pad over gnarled roots, soft beds of moss, and the tough flanks of boulders.

I feel the stretch of my calves and hear also, the rhythm of my breathing; only the murmur of the trees is more compelling. I bathe in green splendor, glad for a moment of reverie.

Here in the forest I own myself, I am fully and freely me. The covenant is with the Life Force. And I drink at its fount.

Life looms larger. More real than real, this arbor now--heaving in sync with the wind that enters its vaulted, verdant halls.

Dark hollows quiver with guarded truths, the quiet symbiosis of their parts to the whole. Wholly holy, in tune with itself, integrated and diverse, at rest in activity, steadfast but quick in growth and new life, the forest sings to me in a crescendo of beauty.

And I applaud with my soul.

Lichen Painting

All images and text c Lynda Lehmann. If you would like to view more of my art or make a purchase, please visit Lynda Lehmann Painting and Photography or my gallery at Imagekind, where you can choose from several sizes and paper types or buy my prints plain or matted and framed.

I'm Up Here

Here it is, finished! My husband came up with the title, I'm Up Here, and we decided to take out the post on the left side. Planning on posting it on etsy tomorrow.
I posted the cougar painting (entitled Watching) from the last post on etsy today. I still need to get these newest paintings on my website. There is always so much to do!

Pomegranates Oil Painting

Pomegranates is my new oil painting.

It measures 14 inches tall by 11 inches wide and is available on my web site for $395.00. (Remember that the prices on my website include shipping and insurance.) I love painting fruit, but by now I'm sure you've figured out that whatever I'm painting at the moment is my favorite! Yes, I simply can't help it.

You can purchase my oil paintings and studies on my website . Visit my blog to see life in and around the beautiful Texas Hill Country. I love our flora and fauna and love to share it with you!

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Jean

Cougar Painting

I sketched this newest painting out last night out on the deck, it was such a beautiful evening. This morning, before I even went online I started painting. I actually remembered to take a pic of it before I finished.

It is pretty well finished. I will probably add a few touches here and there. The reference photo was taken by my brother-in-law, Curt Reimer on a recent trip to Como Park Zoo. Take a bow Curt! It sure is true, that the better the reference photo, the better the painting.
For those of you who are old enough, remember the zoos back in the 1960's and early 70's? What a difference. I remember when the big animals were kept in small barred cages lined up in a row. I love how they make their habitats more natural for the animals now.

I also sketched out this giraffe I am planning on painting next. They are both 8x10's. This one on canvas board, the Cougar is on stretched canvas.
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Until next time,
stay safe!

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Rose, Original Watercolour by Madelaine Fedorowich

Finished and now back to the birds. I have a couple of birds on the go and have my eyes on another floral painting in the future. Enjoy! This painting can be purchased through my etsy store and more paintings can be seen on my blog.


Rose
4" x 6" Watercolour
© 2009

Hibiscus

This morning it was so beautiful outside that I decided to paint my hibiscus plant that is sitting on my deck. I sadly have to admit that this is the first time I've painted outside without using a photo for reference. Which means this is my first plein air painting, and I loved it! The paint is still wet, that's why there's a glare. It is a 4x4 inch oil on stretched canvas.
Once the paint is dry I will post it for sale at my etsy store, where you can find other paintings, aceo's, pendants and magnets.

I will also be listing it on my website.
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New accessories store on etsy!

Lots of new fabric flower ring designs currently available now in my new etsy store vividspirit.etsy.com
Lots of new colours for summer coming soon!

Nonsense! She Thought - Art Doll canvas

Created in a whimsical style,on 5" x 7% canvas,this piece is entitled 'Nonsense! She Thought' and includes collaged script,inks,paints, fibers and one of my own beautiful handmade clay face cabs.
Sides are fully painted as a part of the work so there is no need for a frame-hang it as soon as it arrives!
The work is glazed with a soft matt varnish to enhance,seal and protect.

A very characterful and textured piece,this would make an interesting addition to any art collection and is currently available for sale PLEASE CLICK HERE for more details

Captured Moment, Original Watercolour by Madelaine Fedorowich

I've started a new series of 100 Birds in One Year challenge and this is bird number four. To view the other birds or to purchase visit my blog or my etsy store.



Captured Moment
4" x 6" Watercolour
Photo Reference kindly provided by Alan and Elaine Wilson
© 2009

Teasel # 4 New Painting For Sale!

This piece is entitled 'Teasel #4 ' and measures 12" x 6" x 1+ 1/2"
The work is lightly glazed with a soft gloss artist's varnish to seal and protect.
Sides are fully painted soft black as part of the work so a frame is not necessary.
This is a wonderfully calm piece and would compliment any decor beautifully.
A truly special addition to your own or a loved one's art collection.
Please do check out my other listings for further works in this popular series ~ Commissions are also welcome!
Signed and dated on the reverse.

This piece is currently available for sale -PLEASE CLICK HERE for more views and further details!

Purple Heron Painting

detail:

Purple Heron is available here in my Etsy Store!

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Jean Levert Hood

Fauve Fantasy Floral

Fauve Fantasy Floral

Aa original acrylic painting from my Fauve Floral Series Series.
Size 20" x 16"

For Sale on etsy

censorship

a little piece of performance art on censorship
I decided actually speaking would dilute the concept.
I'm not really naked, but many of my nude paintings have been censored so the imagery was important to me. I used quotes of people for more brilliant than I am , and chose the ones I felt best expressed my opinions.
The quotes come from: http://www.quotegarden.com/
The music comes from:http://ccmixter.org/files/mullion/2 1043

Cenizo in bloom!

The Cenizo is blooming! Cenizo, or Sagebrush is painted in oil, it's 9 inches tall by 12 inches wide, and still wet on the easel. I wanted to capture the wet look between the rains, with some of the dead grasses we have due to the drought.

Jean

Jean Levert Hood

ART ACEO

Beautiful fabric and hand stamped lettering in this mixed media ACEO,simply entitled 'ART'
Work includes fibers,stitch,paper,handmade felt,sequins,beads and one of my own hand made clay face cabs. It is backed with beautiful handmade natural kozo paper with leaf and petal inclusions. Gorgeously tactile piece of art.
Individual addition to your art card collection!
Signed and dated on the reverse.






What are ACEOs???? ACEO is the acronym for "Art Cards Editions and Originals". An ACEO is a small piece of art that can be defined by it's convenient 2.5 x 3.5 inch size. (Standard trading card size)
ACEOs are VERY different from trading cards however, because they are CREATED and traded or sold by artists. All my ACEOs are absolute ORIGINAL pieces of art! (Some artists choose to sell prints of their work -'editions' )

ACEOs are created in any medium available in the art world.
This piece is currently available in my etsy store please CLICK HERE to visit there now!

Something for the garden

I've been working in my flower beds and getting things all pretty. I decided my garden needed a cardinal, so here he is. (I had a butterfly on flowers painted on this rock, but after the years it wore off, I like this one better.) I did the cardinal this past weekend.

This next one I did just tonight.

Yep, a tree frog. kinda a big tree frog. My hubby bought me a cute little birdbath with lily pads, and when I say little I mean it comes up to my knee only. Since it has lily pads, I thought the garden needed a frog. : ) ...Any guesses what I'll paint on a rock for my garden next???

Oh ya, see those acrylic bottles of paint behind the frog? These are the paints I used during my first year or more of painting. Good and cheap, but things definately needed more than one coat.

New accessories store on etsy!

I have decided to open a second etsy store, featuring my fiber/textile art accessories and jewellery items!
Please do visit there soon and take a peek ( comments welcome,bear in mind that it's still being added to so not all the stock is there yet!)
I have worked so hard and achieved some well earned success in designing and selling these pieces. I do not compromise myself and copy the work of others, as I believe there is room for everybody to do their own thing.Consequently I was REALLY upset to find that not just one,but now TWO of my previous customers have bought pieces from me in order to copy and sell for themselves - have these people no integrity? ( or originality,skill,imagination or shame for that matter?):(....sorry, I won't dwell on that, but cannot help but feel offended!
Anyways,the new store vividspirit.etsy.com
showcases my pieces beautifully,much better and still the original and BEST QUALITY accessories of this type-and of course,my original store will continue to be crammed full of mixed media and textile art as always! Take a peek now!

New ACEO Designs available now!

These are just a few of my latest ACEO creations currently available for sale-CLICK HERE to visit my store and view now!

untitled

Although originally intended to be an abstract, this little 5x7 watercolor on canvas panel wanted to be a vividly colored sunset instead. Who am I to argue with a stubborn muse?