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Apr52016Apr 5 2016

Changing Seasons

by Kristy, in category inspiration, patterns, photography, Uncategorized

So its April 5th and officially Spring and yesterday we had a surprise snowstorm!  Winter and Spring just can’t seem to make up their minds.  I know the feeling because my life is going through some major changes and I can’t seem to make up my mind either.   I’m just like one of those daffodils who was all excited to bloom only to be hit by a blast of cold and left frozen and confused.  But that’s how life goes sometimes and you have to sit with your thoughts and figure it out as best as you can.

So instead of letting myself feel overwhelmed about moving, family issues, and a zillion other things I thought I’d cheer myself up.  One thing that always lifts me up and brings positive inspiration is fresh flowers.  So I headed over to Traders Joe’s and picked myself up a nice colorful bunch!

There were these little fragrant fuchsia flowers and a couple of them fell off and I found myself deconstructing them and of course turning them into patterns.   This process was like a meditation and I found my mind feeling much more relaxed and a heck of a lot quieter!

Kristy Asaro | Florals

Kristy Asaro | Floral Patterns

Kristy Asaro | Floral Patterns

This was looking so pretty until I sneezed and it all blew away! Oh well nothing lasts forever right!  I took some photos and was playing around in Photoshop with them, here’s what I made 🙂

Kristy Asaro | Floral Patterns

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Jun152015Apr 4 2017
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Helen Dealtry | Floral Watercolor Class

by Kristy, in category classes, inspiration, painting, Uncategorized, watercolors

Helen Dealtry is an amazingly talented artist and disctinctive textile designer who lives in NY.  Her gorgeous printed textiles can be seen worldwide.  She is one of my biggest inspirations and I simply adore her work.  I own a few of her original paintings and actually this past winter she bought some of my cupcake and ice cream cone ornaments. How cool is that!!!  You can read more about her and see her gorgeous scarves on her website wokinggirldesigns.com

Helen Dealtry

On Sunday May 10th I was lucky enough to attend her “Floral Watercolors” workshop in Brooklyn, NY.  I was beyond excited to meet her in person and beyond her talent she is such a sweet gal! It was also so nice meeting the other ladies in the class, and I know they all enjoyed the class as much as myself.  It was a non-stop class packed with amazing demos and tons of painting!  She also had a lovely assistant who came around and replaced our painting waters and paper towels which allowed us to continually keep painting non stop.  Time flew by as it always does in such fun classes and I went home with a wealth of new knowledge.

Started off with markmaking and black inks

One of my paintings

Beautiful Big floral arrangements and yummy snacks!

So many pretty spring flowers to draw!

Frilly tulips

Adding color to the black ink painting

Some of Helens work dressing the walls!

Close up!

It was a hot summer day (high 80s) and we got to watch her paint outside in the studio courtyard.  It was filled with lush greenery and there were even butterflies flying around.  It really felt magical!  I wish I got a couple pics of the garden but I was so focused on watching and learning that I only took a few pictures.

Helen Dealtry | Floral Watercolors

Helen’s finished demo!

Dealtry Class

The master at work!  It was truly jaw dropping watching how effortless she makes it look!  I mean really, how gorgeous are her florals!

Helen Dealtry | Floral Watercolors

To end the memorable day we were all sent home with a beautiful bouquet of fresh market flowers which I later photographed in our chic hotel room.

Thanks again Helen, I truly had such a wonderful time! xoxo

Floral Bouquet

Floral Bouquet

I’d also like to thank my sister for accompanying me on this NY trip.  It was so much more memorable being able to go with her and explore Brooklyn.  Love you Lynnie!

Kristy and Lynn

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