Karen's Art Zone

The teacup is the tiniest one I own, the hummingbird nest slipped right to the opening, so I drew a little hummer to sit in it! It will be painted tomorrow. Adding to my feathered garden visitors collection. #watercolorpainting #hummingbirds #birdsofinstagram #birdsofinstagram #birdsoftheworld #santaclaracountybirds

I left my neighborhood & went to the Sierra's. My find on a walk in the woods, can you tell me from what tree these needles came, or bird from the feather? The acorns are from a live oak I believe. #naturelovers #cnps #natures beauty # nature

My feathered visitors on a teacup is about ready to be released. I love teacups & birds, what better way to have fun! These are 4x4 Watercolors, they will be available as is or on a basswood panel, what would be your choice? Watercolors #teacups #birds #garden birds #watercolorpainting #watercolorbirdspainting watercolor birds

I was on a walk, a breeze came up & petals fell like rain drops. So fun, have you had that experience?

Here is a little pine Siskin just outside my door, tiny & cute, it will have to be in a painting, don't you think? #Birds #audobon santaclaracountybirds #naturelovers

A Sketch for a mural at Casa Natal birth center in Los Gatos. It is 7' x 8'. I will paint it, & there will be paper leaves attached with every new birth. Cute idea don't you think? #sketches #trees #drawings

Isn't this the cutest fawn you've ever seen? This is a card from my friend Nicoline of nicolinemannart. Check her out, #nicolinemannart #drawthisinyourstylechallenge

Cradle boards, or basswood panel, excellent for adhering a watercolor or drawing to. No hanger needed ! They are then varnished and waxed. Ready for a new home. #watercolorpainting #draw

A little house finch, I am not sure if it is a rosy, or a purple finch. Whatever it is, they have a great appetite. This is number 5 of my "feathered garden friends" collection. Available soon! #birdsofsantaclaracounty #watercolorart #watercolorbirdspainting #watercolorpainting

Mourning Doves are so shy & pretty. Several pair reside in the garden. I love to hear their cooing, don't you? This one will be a watercolor soon. Tools used #3b pencil knead eraser, and a tortillon. #pencilsketch #pencildrawing #birdsofsantaclaracounty #naturelover

Remember last week running through the drapes? I decided to change the lighting. The previous drawing was done in pencil, this is done in warm grays colored pencil. I like the contrast, what do you think? #pencil #coloredpencils pencilsketching

Is it breakfast, lunch, snack or dinner? These Guy's are always hungry. Another bird sketch for my bird series. I do like the graphite work in preparation for a watercolor. #birdschirping #birdsketchesofinstagram #pencilsketch #birdsofsantaclaracounty

Running through the drapes!Wouldn't you agree we all need a little play time? Practicing sketching and shading drapery. #pencilartwork # pencilsketching #drawingoftheday #drawingsketch

"There's no friend like an old friend. " that is Cassie, I'm thinking she is almost done, need to quit diddling with her. Do you agree? #animal art# watercolorart #petportraits #pets

Here is my sketch for a puppy portrait commission. He is going to be done in watercolor, his position was challenging for me. #sketch #pet #pet portrait# puppies #drawing

It is raining here in California, hooray, and what a good day to reach out to friends & family and write a few notes. Fortunately Karen's Art Zone has a selection of notecards! #notecards #watercolorart #handpainted #californianativeplants

These little Teddies donned their Christmas wear and posed so I could paint their portrait! Cute aren't they? Cards are available at karensartzone.com #Teddybears#watercolor#christmas

A clear blue sky behind a sycamore tree. The leaves appear umber & ochre. My California. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving. #Autumnleaves #cnp #cnps

Ok, only 1 &1/2 done, but I love the colors & will paint more for this collection. #watercolor #watercolor leaves #californianatives