One of my very nice readers, Deni May, writing me about my theme for this year, a theme whose pursuit is taking me to Hawaii AND Paris, asked, 'is it orchids?' A good guess, but not the right answer! I do have orchids in my house, though, and here are a couple of them:
One person has guessed the answer to 2008's Mystery Theme and a
couple of people have come close, so I'm going to tell you what it is
next week. I want to show you the things I'm working on, things
relating to the theme, that I haven't been able to share thus far, too!
In these sketches, playing with Schmincke gouache, watercolor, dip
and bamboo pens and india ink---oh, and Mars Lumograph 8b pencil in the
face.
Wow, Laura, I'm left speechless after looking at your blog of prolific beauty...over and over you just seemingly so effortlessly gift us with your creative view on life. And your writing is exquisite....how about an illustrated journal/memoir in your future???
Posted by: Joanie | February 04, 2008 at 10:57 PM
Even your work with gouache glows and has inner light. I wrote to Schminke and requested their color charts for their gouache and watercolor and they sent me the nicest letter and package of color charts and brochures, all the way from Europe.
Posted by: Jana Bouc | February 03, 2008 at 02:35 AM
I'm smiling and laughing rereading your comments, everyone! Thank you so much for them. I'm really enjoying everything I'm doing this year, artwise. So much to tell you about... next week!
Posted by: Laura | February 01, 2008 at 03:26 PM
Oh my, these are stunning. The color is so pure and clean, and your wonderful personality really shines through your drawing style. I haven't guessed your mystery theme, but I'm lazy, so I'll wait for next week!
Posted by: Casey | February 01, 2008 at 10:36 AM
Laura,these are just beautiful. Your gousches are lovely. Can't wait to know your project, you mysterious woman!!
Posted by: lindsay | January 31, 2008 at 04:40 PM
wonderful orchids Laura !!!!
your blog is the random pick for this week at laketrees...
regards Kim :)
Posted by: laketrees | January 31, 2008 at 04:38 PM