And probably my most favorite one is my coffee in the morning. My coffee in the morning is like other people's glass of wine in the evening. First of all, it isn't your grocery store coffee (although they do sell this brand in grocery stores). We're a member of Peet's coffee tour. So if you've never drank Peet's coffee--then don't start, because you'll never drink any other kind of coffee again--yeah, it's that good. But of course it costs way way more than you should be paying for coffee, but it's too late for me.
What their coffee tour means--is that every month they send us a different bag of beans (fresh roasted of course)--and no matter which kind it is--it's delicious. We only brew one pot a day, and that's the only time I drink coffee--so I look forward to this.
So along with my coffee, I have my laptop with me at the kitchen table. Our kitchen is a fairly good size. It has a dining area and the table is right next to the very large window which covers the entire wall--so there is a lot of morning sun (when we have it) that comes in. As a matter of fact, this table was always my studio, until I moved it upstairs. I love the natural light that shines in here all day.
Okay, so you're probably wondering why I'm telling you all of this information that's so trivial. Well, when I was at Darla's blog the week before my birthday, she happened to mention her new prints that she listed in her Etsy shop, and as soon as I saw them, I knew that I was going to treat myself with a birthday present--
Okay.....NOW do you understand why I had to tell you about how much I enjoy my coffee?? And I always sit at the head of the table--so now this is what's on the wall that faces me--
Alot of times now, I'll put my elbows up on the table with my cup of coffee in my hands and just hang out with the girls : ) Don't mind me--it's that time of the year when I know it's time to get out of this house more!
And you know when you buy one piece of furniture, and then you want to get more new stuff to go with it? Well, right next to these girls is the corner wall, and they weren't liking what was hanging on that wall.
So I was looking at my own art (imagine that--I actually thought of hanging my own art) And I found these on my computer--
So I said--why not, and I just printed them out and framed them--
Yeah.....that's better!
Okay, and next to these 2 pictures is the big window that spans the whole wall. So now I'm looking at the curtains that I've had for a while--Hmmmmmmm....
Another thing that's always with me by my laptop is my little black sketchbook that I bought last month. It comes in handy when I'm on the computer--when I see things on the internet that give me ideas, I'll jot them down. Or if I see things that I want to return to--the same thing. And of course, I like to sketch and doodle. Lately I've been practicing the 3/4 view---it's tricky. I like my latest lady--
I might have to do something with her in my artwork--or journal--or something. I hate the fact that she'll be just shut away in this little black book!
All your pictures are beautiful, wonderful colors and motifs! You are a truly great artist.
ReplyDeleteI would love to have one of these images.
Kisses and happy weekend.
Your work printed out looks fabulous. I so love the coffee prints too. I've tried the view your sketching and it is very tricky. You are far better than my attempts, but I keep trying. Maybe someday. :)
ReplyDeleteI can just see you sitting at that table enjoying your wonderful coffee. And those prints belong there ! Must be great to have your coffee with these girls ;-)
ReplyDeletewhat a cheery colorful site to keep you company in the morning, diane....and the coffee, i am with you with my morning cup(cups)... waiting for the sunshine and spring, of course.... ;)
ReplyDeleteOh sweet Diane! I'm so happy to see the girls keep you company with your coffee!! Your artwork framed is a perfect match for that corner too!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for blogging this, it's fun to get to know you and your fun routine and it's wonderful that you'd share my work as well.
Hugs,
Darla
You've realy chosen great prints to make you company at mornings and your prints just had to be there, next to Darla's.
ReplyDeleteYea, I know the feeling.. first you start with one change and then you just wish you could change another and another.. :)))
I would love to know how to make those 3/4 faces.. just a bit of currage to find :) one day.. for now I'm still practicing fronts.
LOVE this post. I LOVE my first cup of morning coffee...even the scent as it warms and wafts from the pot....and I LOVE your prints and art! Thank you for such a nice wake-up this morning! Happy weekend to you!
ReplyDeleteOk after you compared wine with coffee,I decided I'm a coffeeholic! I love coffee too. I drink it all day until around 4 so I can still sleep at night. I love the pictures you bought,they're adorable. And your art looks great framed. Your side view girl is beautiful,I can't wait to see what you do with her.
ReplyDeleteThis was a fun post! I love the "girls" on the wall above that wonderful collection of coffee mugs!! And I'm sure we'll be seeing that new 3/4 face again! Have you been watching American Idol? Looks like there will be some good contestants this year.
ReplyDeleteWhat a cheery kitchen :) one thing always leads to another, doesn't it? Your artwork looks smashing with the coffee girls, love it <3
ReplyDeleteLove your prints,Diane!! and your sketch is beautiful! great post :)
ReplyDeleteI am happy to say that we both appreciate our coffee! We are definitely on the same page.:)Those prints are too cute. The large cups make me smile because I have been drinking my morning coffee out of an enormous Starbucks mug.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful sketch...and I agree that you must do something with her & show us what you come up with. :)
Hi Diane! Those prints are darling and your paintings look awesome with them. I bet your studio is such a creative place to hang out. Love your drawing too.I have a notebook that's waiting for me to use. You've inspired me once again! I'm the same as you when it comes to my morning cup of coffee but I haven't tried Peets yet. Thank you so much for taking the time to stop by and comment on my blog.
ReplyDeleteJennifer:)
Diane,
ReplyDeleteyour coffe corner is gorgeus, with all the bright colors- and the funny coffe girls- and your own art are great there -really wonderfull together.
I will love to se your new sketch in an art piece :)
Hugs,Dorthe
Your blog is such an inspiration with all the colorful art work. Love your coffee corner and your own art work completes it perfectly! Lovely .. :)
ReplyDeleteLove these! Everything you do is wonderful!
ReplyDeleteSo very beautiful!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is so great I linked it in my Saturday Share! http://coriberg.blogspot.com/2011/02/saturday-share-good-lovin.html
ReplyDeleteThe coffee klatch gals are wonderful! How perfect to share each morning with them and a cup of your favorite brew.
ReplyDeleteWow! Great post, you make me want to go have another cup of coffee! Love your drawings,something I wish I could get better at. Have a wonderful week full of great coffee mornings:)
ReplyDeletewonderful post! I am reading it as I too sit at my little kitchen table with my handpainted mug of coffee..although not Peets!
ReplyDeleteLove How You Composed Darla's Work..And Love Your's As Well. So Cheerful And Happy! Thanks For Sharing Both! Yes Sweet Painter Friend..I So Totally Agree ~ That three-quarter pose is tricky. Have A Glorious Weekend Diane. Hugs Of Southern Sunshine, Terri
ReplyDeleteI like my morning mug of coffee and my evening glass of wine! Nice grouping and the prints turned out great!
ReplyDeletelove those girl cup prints and your art prints too..I think sometimes we should frame our stuff as it justs gets hidden away in journals. I love strong coffee of a morning too.
ReplyDeleteThese new art prints are great, I can see why you bought them. Would you believe I haven't got any of my artwork hanging in my house except one painting in my art studio! What is up with that? Good for you! I need to follow suit because yours looks great up there on the wall! ;)
ReplyDeleteHappy Weekend!
Jaime
Hi Diane, thank you for telling us about your coffee and what you see now when you drink it! I'm getting to know you more, not just as a great artist, but as a person!
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Beautiful! Now I have a couple of coffee related questions. Just how big are these bags of coffee? I brew only one pot of day and my bag of coffee only lasts me a week! Ok, that was just one question, but a very important one!
ReplyDeleteYour coffee girls are amazing. I think I just might need a cup….
ReplyDeletewhat a fantastic story, and great prints! how fun for you. having that little ritual every morning is pure bliss! both of your artworks are beautiful!!
ReplyDeletexo, kelly
Good for you! Those prints are so lively and fun. :) And how awesome that you created some of your work as prints for your creative space. I love the sun and bird motif so much. :) Can't wait to see where your sketch leads...looks very good so far. :) Theresa
ReplyDeleteI Love the prints, too adorable:O) And they look great next to youre awesome art:O)Have a great week:O)
ReplyDeleteHI Diane, Do they have rehab for people like us?!? I love that you can accept it's too late for I don't drink good coffee, I defintiely enjoy my coffe way too much.I love these prints and yours too! I love that treated yourself to them. My birthday is coming up & I've been wanting to buy art, so I think I will. you've inspired me! this portrait looks so good. the 3/4 view is so stinkin tough!xoxo
ReplyDeleteLove this post and feel the exact same way about my first cup of coffee.. I equate it to other peoples wine too!! Usually brew one pot a day unless we have company.I buy only really good beans, it's one area I am not frugal!!! I love those girl prints, they'd be perfect in my house...so whimsical and fun! Your two prints are perfect there too! Can't wait to see your picture window...with new curtains???
ReplyDeleteHugs Giggles
Well you've inspired and challenged me there - I'm going to find some of my own art and frame it! I never have before ...
ReplyDeleteLove your coffee prints - fab present to yourself.
Love the prints you bought and your cup collection is awesome. Your sun pictures compliment everything and would definitely make me happy when I looked at them. Your lady is awesome!
ReplyDeletePS: to answer your question on my blog the water soluble graphite pencils are General's, Sketch and Wash. I got mine at Dick Blick's but I imagine they would be available most art supply stores.
Great post, Diane! Peet's coffee is pretty amazing. Major Dickensen's Blend...so yummy! It's always been one of my favorites!
ReplyDeleteI love your prints and Darla's, too! Your walls look so happy!
Oh, I didn't tell you...my nephew, who was to be signed with the Browns...just as the coach left... ended up in Seattle. Which is closer to us, so that is good; we will make it to more games. I do love those Browns though! They are special!
Hey Diane,
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun and bright post for the middle of winter. I love your wall and coffee too so I see some inspirations in your post for my art too. I love when that happens. :)
Happy arting
Fabulous post, Diane! What a cheery way to enjoy your morning coffee!!! LOVE those prints, and your wall is awesome! Hope you're having a wonderful weekend! Hugs, Terri xoxo
ReplyDeleteThose prints are perfect!! They made me smile as I'm sure they do the same for you each day!!!!
ReplyDeleteMmmm...I LOVE Peet's coffee. Very yummy, very addicting. I think because of this coffee, my husband and I have become coffee snobs! What fun prints you treated yourself to! Hmmm...now I want to do another coffee collage!!
ReplyDeleteAnd good for you to frame and hang your own prints, I've been trying to start doing that myself.
xoEsther
(I've missed coming by here, it was just too hectic for a while! Your blog always makes me smile)
Perfect coffee companions on both walls D! Can I have mine sweet n lite pls?
ReplyDeleteHow son-of-a-gun, love this post. Love the pictures - ALL of them - the cups are too die for. Never heard of the coffee - but I feel the same about Starbucks. Love the 3/4 look. Oh, did I tell you I love this post! Hugs
ReplyDeleteSo you collect ladies head cups too? I have two that look a lot like the tall gal in the back with the red hat. I just love yours, especially the one on the left. The paintings are great too.
ReplyDeleteLove the prints and love the mugs below as well!! What a colorful little spot you've created and so energizing to look at first thing in the morning with your coffee(O:
ReplyDeleteOh those coffee cup prints are just too cute and ...so is your mug collection. I just love your sun print BTW-so beautiful:)
ReplyDeleteI'm not a coffee drinker but I wouldn't mind having those prints on my wall. :) It's a beautiful birthday treat. And as long we're on the topic I wouldn't mind having your own artwork on my walls either. :) It just so happens I was framing and putting my own abstract paintings on the walls yesterday.:)
ReplyDeleteLove that wall of gals! The cups are so whimsical and I love the paintings you placed above. Very creative. BTW, I couldn't find your e-mail but want to tell you that I posted a link to your blog this morning. http://www.healingwoman.blogspot.com
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Warm Wishes
Cheryl
Nothing is better than a great cup of coffee, I need it every morning in order to function! I looooove coffee, and your coffee prints are awesome!! and, your prints are awesome, you know I just love your work Diane, you area fabulous multitalented artist and a terrific and kind person!
ReplyDeleteI can see why you couldn't resist the girls with their coffee! They sure are cute on your wall, and your own artwork deserves a place up there for everyone to see too! Happy belated Birthday!! xoxo
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful post! So much awesome eye candy! I love your art that you decided to hang!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for the inspiration!
Much Love!
Hello name mate! I learned of your blog from "The Healing Woman's" blog. I love the paintings and I love your other posts too. I am happy finding your blog. I found one beautiful blog to follow.
ReplyDeleteDiane
I covet my morning coffee too and my afternoon cup if I have one...wish I could just drink it alll day! Sure do love these adorable prints. I thought they looked great on the wall with the girls and your fabulous prints! Looks great!! Love your girl sketch too, looking forward to seeing her again :)
ReplyDeletelovin' those coffee cups!
ReplyDeleteLOVE these Diane! I can see you do enjoy your coffee!!! Love the collection of mugs too.
ReplyDeleteYes, I'm late getting here. But it's that time of year for me, too. I need to get out more, I guess. But I love both walls. I want a few walls right now (grin), but all mine are to be painted today. At least the ones in the basement.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by and letting me know how much you care. It means a lot to me, Diane. Your little girls made me smile, too.
Your drawing is lovely, I haven't got to grips with the 3/4 face yet. Love your cheerful prints as well. Thank you for visiting my blog.
ReplyDeleteA great drawing Diane, love the prints of your work as well. Thank you for visiting my Blog. Ignore the above blog Textile travels, it has nothing on it. It's my rogue one that won't go away.
ReplyDeleteahhhh!!! those cute cute mugs!!! and yes! i saw darla's coffee girls :) aren't they adorable! ooo... i love your sun art too ... i use to paint sun and moon faces a lot :) but i cannot for my life draw a human being! and definitely not a portrait.
ReplyDeleteDiane, thank you so much for leaving a comment on my blog and so kindly offering to mention my giveaway, it's much appreciated. I've got my laptop back (yay!) so am catching up on a bajillion emails now...
ReplyDeletewhat a wonderful view you have while drinking your coffee! those prints all look so cheerful. great way to start the day!
ReplyDeleteWOW I'm inspired of all your gorgeous new art works, The images, boxes, pages all things you've created is so vibrant and stunning, I`m really ecxited as ever of your talent. Thanks for sharing and inspiration.
ReplyDeleteHugs Anja
What a fun view to start the day with. Printing your work has given me some ideas too. As usual I leave your blog so full of inspiration. Thank you!!
ReplyDeleteWhy is it so difficult to hang our own artwork in our own homes. I struggle with that....
ReplyDeleteI can see why you framed your suns though - they are beautiful.
Love the coffee drinkers too! So colourful.
I;m currently doing an online protrait course and really have trouble with the 3/4 view........keep practicing my hubby says haha!
Lesley x
wowzer so many fabby creations!!!!! tea is one of my fav things, so I just adore your fabulous pictures!!! Hugs Juls
ReplyDeleteNow it would be so cool to sit down with you and admire your art whilst sharing a coffee...
ReplyDeleteLove the new classes you have chosen to do
And finally...you would have loved the Tim HOLTZ workshop and that birdcage will be in e shops soon along with all the other goodies....
Love ya xxxx