Play Tourist

I'm looking forward to hosting my California student in my home this month.  She went with me to Venice, Italy this past Spring and she's coming to Charleston for both of my back-to-back watercolor workshops, so I offered her a free bed and a good time (ummm...that didn't sound right, did it?). 

Instead of painting on my commissions (which I really need to get back to tomorrow), I've been tidying up My Upstairs Studio (because Heavens...what would she think if she saw it au naturel?).  

Looking forward to showing off Charleston to her, and taking her to my town's Sweet Tea Festival (next Thursday evening in historic Summerville).  Magnolia Plantation & Gardens will also be on our Must-Do list!  I get to play Tourist!

"Gossamer Shelter II" (Magnolia Plantation & Gardens)
Acrylic Mixed Media by Helen K. Beacham Fine Art
In a Private Collection

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Day 17

Mission:  30 paintings in 30 days
Focus:  Watercolor with pen and ink on Italian-made Fabriano 140# paper.

Today I taught an all-day beginner's watercolor class!  The students started out a little "scared" of their new adventure with me (totally normal, I assure you), but they were brave souls who quickly bonded with each other and forged ahead!  I'm so proud of all of them!   They saw me start this painting below,....class was over at 3:30pm and then I headed to the studio to finish painting Day 17's painting.

Today's scene comes to you courtesy of MAGNOLIA PLANTATION & GARDENS again...These yellow flowers appear in the swamp once a year...but I don't remember the time of year....does anyone know?!  I think they grow out of the duckweed...yes?  I could do more research but I've had to paint, paint, paint to get this posted...no time for research unfortunately (spring time maybe???).  

"Swamp Jewels VII" (watercolor with pen & ink)  4" x 6"   -  Available
by Helen K. Beacham

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Day 16

Mission:  30 paintings in 30 days
Focus:  Watercolor with pen and ink on Italian-made Fabriano 140# paper.

ANGEL's TRUMPETS have intrigued me ever since I moved to the South.  They seem so other-worldly for some reason.  I'd lovingly add them to my garden except for the fact that parts of them (allegedly) are poisonous for pets and children alike!  How could something so beautiful be toxic?! 

Photo of Angel's Trumpets  courtesy of www.myths-made-real.blogspot.com

My Day 16 painting is based on Angel's Trumpets that I found at MAGNOLIA PLANTATION & GARDENS in CHARLESTON, SC.  This one was fun!

"Angel's Trumpets" (watercolor with pen & ink) 6" x 4" - Available

By Helen K. Beacham

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To purchase (or view)  any of my paintings in this 30-day project, click on: ARTWORK

Please also enjoy the other 220+ artists' paintings by visiting LESLIE SAETA.

Come with me to paint Venice this October...click HERE for details!

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