Sunday, February 15, 2009

A Bird in the Hand... & a Bit of Whimsy

Even though I LOVE winter and *s*n*o*w*, I have been thinking about springtime lately. I've also already had people asking about the Bird in Hand pieces I make each year. I usually make those in March or April, but I thought I'd do something related.

These original watercolors are inspired by the saying, "A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush". They are quite whimsical as you don't usually see a hand in the air holding a bird! I have done three paintings, same theme, but different designs.


They may be seen at Simply Primitives, The Primitive Gathering, and TDIPT Mercantile (see links in sidebar under Honeysuckle Lane Wares Are Sold Here). I have also made note cards from the original watercolors. I had such fun painting these, I think I'll do more in the future!

22 comments:

  1. Oh I just love them all.
    wonderful colors and subjects.

    fondly, Deena

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  2. You've combined some of my favorite themes- hands, hearts, and birds- lovely!

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  3. Oh my gosh,,,wonderful talent you are, I just love them all.
    Marcie

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  4. I especially love the photo at the top of the page! The paintings are really good too! I like the "hand thing"!

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  5. Hi,

    Since I'm new to blog land, I've never seen your previous creations. I just love them; they are very well done. I'm glad you made some early this year.

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  6. Oh so pretty, makes me long for spring.... Hugs Lana... MO

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  7. Yep..love them
    and love your blog too..
    Deena

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  8. Just beautiful Lana...the blog and your new offerings....

    Early Happy Birthday my dear!!

    Blessings & Love,

    Betsy

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  9. Beautiful!

    I stopped by to wish you a wonderful birthday!!!!

    Enjoy your day!

    Hugs,
    Doreen

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  10. These are wonderful!
    Birds are my favorite...and I LOVE to see all the different ways other artists dress them up! LOVE each of them & KNOW I will enjoy reading your blog~
    Wishing you all the best!
    Michelle

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  11. Happy Birthday!!! Your new watercolor paintings are beautiful!

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  12. Wonderful paintings! Charming imagination you have. :)

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  13. Beautiful as always!
    Happy Belated Birthday my dear.
    As for Tweedle Dum and Sam I think there is a childrens book waiting to be written and you can be the illustrator as well!
    xo Susan

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  14. Happy Birthday Lana! I just found out through Suzanne's blog. Hope you had a wonderful day filled with many joys and lots of chocolate! Keep celebrating--for at least another week or two!

    Cathy :)

    LOL! My word verification was--forties!

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  15. As always...just beautiful. Lidy gave me one of your cards for my birthday. I have it out, but I will frame it. I love it...speaking of birthdays...stop by and see who's having one today.

    warm wishes,
    Karen Eileen

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  16. Lana ~ I love each and everyone of them. Such beautiful work. YOur blog is such an inspiration and so refreshing.

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  17. oh Lana!
    Your work is absolutely breathtaking!

    I love every piece!

    Audrey

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  18. How wonderful. Of course since I collect bird items and enjoy anything hand-made I am in love with these pieces! Great work, thank you for sharing.

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  19. The bird in the hand idea is unique and your paintings are beautiful.
    Sweetie

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  20. These are just beautiful Lana!

    :)Doreen

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  21. A combination of all the wonderful signs of spring! ...and all my favorite's ...birds, hands, hearts ...simply lovely!

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