Sunday 1 July 2018

A Beach Scene!

Hello Everyone and hoping all is well with you and yours and that you are still enjoying the gorgeous weather.

It's  been really hot today and after a trip to Nairn and the beach, I had to take to having a lie down this afternoon. The heat is marvellous but when your are not used to it it can zap you, anyway I had a nice read of my book and forty winks.

Thank you all so much for the lovely comments on my last card, all are appreciated, especially the time it takes. Welcome too to my new followers, one of which I don't know her name, and I'm guessing that it is a she and that she is either from Spain or Italy....my languages are pants. Anyhow, it's lovely to have you here and I hope you pop in as often as you can.

I've something a wee bit different tonight and it's me pretending I'm an artist LOL!!

Another canvas for my bedroom wall, all painted by yours truly and I've added beach huts from Chocolate Baroque, and the grasses are by Tim Holtz, then some little shells. The ship out on the horizon is an Inkylicious stamp.
Just a side on view. I have to say that I'm chuffed with my sea, it's the first time of trying something like this, and I'm sure our friend Peter who is a fabulous artist would have a chuckle at my efforts, but then I'm not selling this, and Alistair who himself does paint, thinks it's fine.

Can hardly believe that's another week over and the start of July, it will be Christmas before we know it, scary really.

So folks that's me for now, going to have a catch up with your blogs and maybe at half time Alistair might make a cuppa.....yes it's still the footy here. Enjoy the rest of your Sunday, and see you soon.

I would like to enter my canvas into http://www.fashionablestampingchallenges.com Seaside challenge 136

28 comments:

rachel said...

awesome canvas Kate - I think you have captured the sea just beautifully - the colours look amazing - love your beach huts too - just fabulous! Hugs rachel x

Sandma's Handmade Cards said...

I absolutely love this Kate and I’d be chuffed too if I’d painted a sea that looks yours. The colours are absolutely spot on. I’ve recently had a try at something similar by following a tutorial on YouTube and the outcome wasn’t too bad. I love the addition of the beach huts and grasses too to complete the perfect beach scene and how lovely to be able to hang a piece of your own artwork on the wall. The heat has been rather unusual for us hasn’t it and made even worse by those mid life tropical moments at my house lol. Fortunately, I have a fan that’s been on 24/7! Take care and I wish you a happy and colourful week. Crafty hugs, Sandra x

Mac Mable said...

Enjoying the footie our end.... Yes another hot day, can you believe it in Scotland? Take it easy, as the hot weather can take it out on you x.
You are an artist Kate and such a beautiful piece of art. Isn't it satisfying when you've created it yourself? I love how you've combined your artistic talent with the stamps. Pop it on the wall with pride x.

ellyscard creatief said...

Very beautiful creation.

Marianne's Craftroom said...

This is amazing, beutoful scene, the sea looks fabulous. Very clever, you should be very proud of it.

Alice (scrAPpamondo) said...

Wow, fabulous canvas!! Love how you realized the sea, the waves are just amazing!!

Lisa said...

Oh wow, this is so amazing!! The sea is so gorgeous!! I love the colors and design!! This is my happy place!! Love, love it!! Have a great day!! Big hugs :)

Lisa
A Mermaid's Crafts

Sue said...

Well look at you Miss Kate, going all artsy on us! What a fabulous job you did on this canvas. Such pretty vibrant colors and the scene is so relaxing.
Great job, Kate, love it.

Hugs
Sue

aussie aNNie said...

Wow Kate, show it off with pride I say, both would love to be in my house with the seaside theme, certainly relaxing to look at as well...congrats on art well made.xx

Jane said...

A WOW from me Kate! 😍

meg said...

Beautiful scene Kate, the sea and sky colours are amazing, so many shades of blue, love the beach huts and grasses

Linda Simpson said...

This is fabulous Kate, love the scene you have created.
Hugs
Linda xxx

Jenny L said...

Hi Kate,
oh my word this is so gorgeous like being on the beach too.
You are so clever and talented it's brilliant.
that sky is stunning and your sea is fantastic.
Love the cute beach huts also.
Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.

Jenny L said...

Hi Kate,
I got so carried away with you lovely painting I forgot to say I too get very tired in this hot weather.
Tried commenting lunch time and kept falling asleep at the computer so I had to have a nap.

Margarets designer cards said...

Wonderful beach picture well done with the painting,
Hope you are enjoying the weather

Hazel (Didos) said...

Oh this is super, I dont think you are pretending to be an artist as you are one!!! Ive just thought back and its at least 30 odd years since I was last in Nairn!!! Gings!! The years fly by!! Roasting ere again today too. Lovely if theres nothing to do!! Hazelx

cotnob said...

A beautiful canvas Kate, such a fabulous scene - you are one talented lady.
Pauline - Crafting with Cotnob
x

Cristina said...

Hola Kate! Qué bonita creación, la profundidad del mar es fantástica y las casitas son una preciosidad, relaja mucho ver este paisaje veraniego!
He dado un paseo por tu blog y me ha gustado mucho, ya veo que compartimos pasión por los gatos! Me quedo de seguidora para no perderme nada!
un beso

Yvonne Garner said...

What a clever idea to incorporate stamping into a painted canvas! Perfect for our challenge over at Fashionable Stamping Challenge. Thanks for sharing!

MaryH said...

I would be over the moon if I were able to compose and carry out something this prtty. Your sea and beach look wonderful, and great work on the white caps. Love the little beach huts and those bright sea grasses and flowers in the left corner. You can be justly proud of this Kate, and I would certainly want to display it. Well done! TFS & Hugs

Zoe Tant said...

Wow Kate this shouldn't be hidden in your bedroom. It should be on display to everyone. It's a lovely painting and certainly not pretending. You can't beat pretty beach huts. Love it xx

Rainey's Craft Room said...

You should be very proud Kate, it is gorgeous! A beautiful painted scene and combination of stamps and die cuts creating a fabulous original piece of art.
Lorraine

Valerija said...

Gorgeous project with gorgeous details too. I love it.
You must be proud of this Kate!
Valerija xx

Mrs A. said...

This is beautiful Kate. You should be justifiably proud of this canvas. Hugs Mrs A.

Karen Dunbrook said...

Looks awesome Kate...well done.
xx Karen

Anet's Crafting said...

Wow your canvas is just beautiful Kate. Love the pretty scene you painted. Well done. Anet x

MRS DUCK said...

Hi Kate
WOW!!!, I can see what you meant the other day. That sea looks amazing and the waves so life like.
This is going to be a wonderful addition to your gallery and I am sure that Peter wouldn't chuckle at all.
Ang x

Karen Petitt said...

You should be very chuffed Kate as your canvas is fabulous! I need to get myself into gear to get some made for our home too - I have the canvas but I keep chickening out of doing them lol! Karen x