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Water For Everybody! – 5″ x 7″ Watercolor & Ink
This is for Illustration Friday and the word “Water”. I had so much fun doing this painting! The background is loosely based on a photo by Theclosetpainter on Paint My Photo. The birds are painted from a photo by Robin Lovelock at the same site. Don’t you just love those birds? 😀
Robert Collier
Robert Collier’s inspirational books have changed the lives of thousands. He was a prolific writer and progressive publisher who strongly believed that happiness and abundance were within easy reach.
Robert “Bob” Collier was born April 19, 1885, in St. Louis, son of Mary Ferguson and John Collier. His mother died when he and his older brother were not yet teenagers. His father traveled widely as a foreign correspondent for Collier’s Magazine (founded and published by his uncle, Peter F. Collier). Robert was educated in a church seminar school and was expected to become a priest, but before taking his vows, he decided against the life of a clergyman and headed for West Virginia to seek his fortune. More about Mr. Collier here.
Shauna
Oct 18, 2012 @ 21:43:57
I love your Water For Everybody painting. My favorite from the Illustration Friday challenge. Your style of artwork is fabulous and I too love painting with watercolors! I look forward to looking around your blog some more and signing up for your newsletter. Take Care!
Beth Parker
Oct 19, 2012 @ 07:25:58
Thank you so much, Shauna! That made my day!! I’ve been a bit remiss on the newsletter ans work as been so busy, but I’m planning to start it up again very soon. 🙂
Phyllis Dobbs
Oct 18, 2012 @ 06:29:55
I love your interpretation of the water theme! Your illustration is beautiful (as usual) and so refreshing!
Beth Parker
Oct 18, 2012 @ 07:01:52
Thank you so much, Phyllis! I loved doing this one! 🙂
Hannah Tuohy
Oct 17, 2012 @ 08:50:54
Pelicans are the best! Great work!
Beth Parker
Oct 17, 2012 @ 09:12:56
Thank you, Hannah! 🙂
afternoonartist
Oct 16, 2012 @ 15:31:14
Pelicans with pink bills, I love that!
Beth Parker
Oct 16, 2012 @ 17:05:01
Thanks, Jill! We know I have a fondness for pink. 😀
afternoonartist
Oct 16, 2012 @ 19:06:13
🙂
Beth Parker
Oct 17, 2012 @ 06:29:16
Thanks, Jill!
just4crafters
Oct 16, 2012 @ 09:11:05
Beautiful painting Beth!!!! Love the colors!!! Gorgeous!!! ~Sophia
Beth Parker
Oct 16, 2012 @ 11:18:41
Thanks so much, Sophia! 😀
Carol King
Oct 16, 2012 @ 08:34:36
I LOVE this painting. The composition is wonderful, as are those birds in the foreground.
Beth Parker
Oct 16, 2012 @ 11:19:07
Thanks, Carol! It was fun to paint!
Cindy D
Oct 16, 2012 @ 07:31:20
Love the composition! Cute little boats and houses, and love the pelicans!
Beth Parker
Oct 16, 2012 @ 11:19:32
Thanks, Cindy! The pelicans stole my heart!
Bonnie
Oct 16, 2012 @ 07:25:29
Oh I love this very much!!!
Beth Parker
Oct 16, 2012 @ 11:19:54
Thanks, Bonnie! That makes me happy! 🙂