I just returned from a five day trip to San Diego with a group of friends/former colleagues. It’s always fabulous … More
Author: Lynne Blumer Beattie
New Orleans 2023 and My Travel Palette(s)
It’s always good to finish sketches from a previous trip before heading out on another one. These are from a … More
Retirement…so far so good!
On December 1, 2023 I retired from my position as a middle school principal after 30 years as an educator. It feels great to have time for the things I love, notably, watercolor sketching.
Catching Up
It has been a while since I have posted, and I have quite a few sketches to upload. However, I … More
Selling My Wares?!?
Today I decided to venture into online marketing…just for the fun of it. I am a total novice, so … More
Journal #2 Complete!
I can’t believe I filled this journal in less than a year. I liked the portrait format, but not the … More
More Hydrangeas
Now that I’ve grown tired of coneflowers, hydrangeas are my next subject to exhaust. I’m enjoying trying to get the … More
Hydrandeas for a change of pace
I’ve grown a bit tired of painting coneflowers. The hydrangeas have grown into such a beautiful blue violet I thought … More
Coneflowers have taken over
All I have been sketching is the garden filled with coneflowers. Different green mixes, different unpleasant mixes, and different styles. … More
Coneflowers are taking over!
Every time I look at the garden there are more blossoms among the coneflowers. They are so pretty!