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Thursday, February 27, 2014 10:50:24 PM
Janet O'Connor wrote a blog post titled Delightful Doodling:
Janet said, "Lately, I have been doodling a lot. It's relaxing and fun. There's another element about this that I have discovered. The act of doodling stimulates the brain in a big way. Whether I choose to try a Zentangle or do a free-form doodle of flowers,..." more
Thursday, February 27, 2014 10:50:24 PM
Janet O'Connor wrote a blog post titled Some New Sketches:
Janet said, "I haven't been on my blog, lately. It seems like there are so many other things to participate in on the Internet, that I have been drawn away. Here are a few of my latest sketches and doodles. I have been taking an online sketching class with Jane..." more
Friday, June 28, 2013 7:23:56 AM
Janet O'Connor wrote a blog post titled Bloglovin:
Janet said, "Follow my blog with BloglovinWill all of my favorite blogs become inaccessible? I hope not, but just in case, I'm trying out Bloglovin. This seems like a lot of trouble, but my blogs are so worth following :). I really enjoy them so much."
Monday, May 27, 2013 10:03:14 AM
Janet O'Connor wrote a blog post titled Sources of Inspiration:
Janet said, "This is an adapted Zentangle inspired by the book, Yoga for the Brain by Sandy Steen Bartholomew .I revised the design and added color to some of it. It was a relaxing way to wake up my creativity. The other picture here was inspired by a..." more
Saturday, April 13, 2013 1:14:48 PM
Janet O'Connor wrote a blog post titled A Self Portrait:
Janet said, "This morning I was struggling with my usual frustrations: making breakfast, walking the dogs, sketching a picture, working on a painting, sweeping the floor, etc. Because I'm a morning person, and I did not sleep well last night, I did not know what..." more
Monday, April 1, 2013 4:31:22 PM
Janet O'Connor wrote a blog post titled Sleeping Beauty:
Janet said, "Over the weekend, my daughter and oldest and best friend went to the Boston Opera House to see Sleeping Beauty. It was a fun experience. There were many little girls in the audience dressed up in their tutus and tiaras watching the performance. Of..." more
Monday, April 1, 2013 4:31:20 PM
Janet O'Connor wrote a blog post titled Some Watercolor:
Janet said, " Recently, I have gone back to using some traditional watercolor to create a couple of paintings.Here are the results.I just finished the Daisies and Oxalis today.The second painting, Building A Sandcastle, was done a few..." more
Sunday, March 10, 2013 3:06:06 PM
Janet O'Connor wrote a blog post titled My Latest:
Janet said, "Lately, I have been sketching a lot. I must say that on every post, but it's true! I sketch every day, almost. The problem is finding the opportunity to scan and post some of my efforts. That can be so frustrating. I have decided to put effort into..." more
Friday, November 30, 2012 6:58:57 PM
Janet O'Connor wrote a blog post titled A Work In Progress:
Janet said, "Here's a new piece that I'm working on using watercolor paints. The picture quality is not great. I took it with my phone. When I finish, I'll scan it for a better looking image.Even though I haven't been posting, I participate inArt Every Day..." more
Sunday, August 19, 2012 4:34:21 PM
Janet O'Connor wrote a blog post titled Twinks:
Janet said, "Last week I decided to try Twinkling H2Os, a product that I have admired for quite a while. I had hesitated to order any, because of the wait and shipping costs. Well, I'm so glad that I have moved past that stumbling block. Soon, a new..." more
Friday, August 17, 2012 4:45:52 PM
Janet O'Connor wrote a blog post titled Inspiration Avenue Challenge:
Janet said, "Inspiration Avenue's challenge this week has been Fairies. I decided to join in, because I figured - "Here's something I can do." After some agonizing days with no results, finally, today I was able to complete a painting using watercolors. It was..." more
Sunday, July 29, 2012 1:32:38 PM
Janet O'Connor wrote a blog post titled Illustration Friday - Lonely:
Janet said, "This little watercolor was done for the Illustration Friday prompt this week. Many times I don't get a chance to play with the prompt, so I'm really glad I made the effort this week. My girl is waiting patiently for a friend to come along to play...." more
Monday, June 18, 2012 12:08:10 PM
Janet O'Connor wrote a blog post titled Be Ready:
Janet said, "I'm posting an illustration of my grandson. Right now, it's still a little sketchy. I hope to enhance it without destroying the likeness. I was inspired to try some boy "type" of pictures because there are so many drawings and cards for..." more
Sunday, May 6, 2012 9:53:02 AM
Janet O'Connor wrote a blog post titled My Garden Fairy:
Janet said, "Here is the Garden Fairy that I sketched a few weeks ago. Sorry it has taken so long to post her, little problems keep popping up like stumbling blocks. I tried to use instagram with my iPad, and could not upload the picture to my blog. There was no..." more
Saturday, April 14, 2012 2:26:30 PM
Janet O'Connor wrote a blog post titled Some Sketches:
Janet said, "I spent some time todayworking on a new sketch in my art journal. This fairy is the result. I wish the details were a little darker.It's difficult to see her, I think.I would love to paint her in either watercoloror acrylic.Maybe I'll..." more
Thursday, March 8, 2012 9:49:13 AM
Janet O'Connor wrote a blog post titled Doodling Along:
Janet said, "Lately, I have been doing a lot of sketching. Some of them are okay, and a lot of them are explorations of different techniques.I have a story started in my head and I have done a bit of brainstorming for the characters. This girl is part of my..." more
Tuesday, February 14, 2012 8:41:15 AM
Janet O'Connor wrote a blog post titled :
Janet said, "These are two pictures that I have produced in a workshop with the lovely Jane Davenport. Her videos are fun to watch and she is so-o-o inspiring. I just love when I get a chance to try something a little different to move along on my art journey...." more
Friday, December 2, 2011 9:31:38 AM
Janet O'Connor wrote a blog post titled Wishes, Hopes and Dreams:
Janet said, "Here is my latest WIPHe eyes need more intensity and there are some detailsI want to include at the bottom of the work.This is mainly watercolor, but I used some acrylic in the dress and background and some watercolor pencil for details.She..." more
Sunday, November 13, 2011 9:33:35 AM
Janet O'Connor wrote a blog post titled October and November Sketches:
Janet said, "Sweet AngelI have been busy, busy. Unfortunately, there hasn't been time to paint. There is time to sketch on many days. Early mornings are best if I can capture the time. It's already 10:34 and I have been up since 6:30! I just got to scan some..." more
Thursday, August 18, 2011 6:51:15 AM
Janet O'Connor wrote a blog post titled :
Janet said, "Here is my latest work in progress.I love the gingerbread cottages at the camground on Martha's Vinyard. They are so charming.I would love to paint a series of pictures representing the little village tucked behind Oak's Bluffs marina.It's so calm,..." more
Friday, August 12, 2011 6:11:19 AM
Janet O'Connor wrote a blog post titled Recent Sketches:
Janet said, "I love the way these setches came out. I'm keeping a little visual journal and adding pictures to the notes and messages that I write.It's fun to see what develops as I go. Not everything scans like the original, especially when painted.I have more,..." more
Monday, August 8, 2011 6:31:34 AM
Janet O'Connor wrote a blog post titled Dear Blog Friends:
Janet said, "Some of you may think that I have abandoned my blogging! Trust me, I know I haven't posted anything in a long time. It is not intentional. I have been reading posts faithfully. More Importantly, I try to sketch and paint something every day. Life..." more
Wednesday, April 20, 2011 9:09:57 AM
Janet O'Connor wrote a blog post titled Watercolor Again!:
Janet said, "Well, my friends and visitors, I decided to explore some watercolor again.Here are the results...some notecards.Watercolor is so much fun.It's quick, adaptable to many subjectsand satisfying.I even decorated the back of each of these cards..." more
Saturday, November 28, 2015 8:27:50 AM
Janet O'Connor wrote a blog post titled :
Janet said, "Buffalo Rug made from fleece."