June 19, 2013
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Magic and beauty are really in ourselves.

“The appearance of things change according to the emotions and thus we see magic and beauty in them, while the magic and beauty are really in ourselves.” – Kahlil Gibran, was a great artist, writer & poet.

Here a two little watercolors I have finished and added to Laurie Rohner Studio. They are both influenced by the sky above and the ever changing landscape below. These are Vermont landscapes. Never did a day start or end without some reminder how special and small we are but how unique and magical we can be if only to tap into the beauty within. For me Vermont holds my heart strings and even today as I write this it pulls me closer calling me to hear its song. I believe we can tap into the magic and beauty of the this earthly plan and for each of us it is at a special different place, mine being Vermont. You may find yours in the midst of a busy energetic city street or the desolate landscape of a desert. Maybe it is nowhere and you see it every moment of each glorious day shining out from the cells of your being and as you watch from behind the eyes of your body you understand see and feel the changes occurring all around and can marvel at the beauty of life. I am not one of those people but what a goal to have and dream to achieve?

Vermont Farm Watercolor Landscape Painting Morning Sunrise Original Nature Art Laurie Rohner

Morning sunrise over a farm in Vermont, the sky subtle shades of blues shell pinks and lavender. The darkness still keeps most of the farm in the shadows. Notice the silos are highlighted just a bit as the light starts to reflect off their shiny surfaces. A wonderful small watercolor landscape nature art original painting by Laurie Rohner.

Palette: blues, pinks, lavender, navy blue, dark red, brown, cream.

Vermont Storm Watercolor Landscape Nature Art Original Painting Laurie Rohner

Summer Vermont storm landscape watercolor nature art original painting is titled Storm Breaks by Laurie Rohner. The fields are lush green from the spring cool air but summer has come to the mountains in Vermont and a storm breaks in the distant.

Palette: blues, pinks, lavenders, navy blue, grays, brown, green, blue green.

Mount it in a frame to add a bit of sparkle to your walls, artwork for farmhouse, cottage chic and loft decor.

This is NOT a PRINT
Arches 300lb hot pressed watercolor rag paper.
This is slightly rough thick hand made paper.

Paper size is 6″ x 4″
It is unframed is wrapped and ships in a flat mailer.

Small Fact: The paper is so thick you can attach a ribbon to the back and hang it. I suggest mounting the painting on a matte and framing under glass.

These are my original designs and I hand paint each piece.
All rights are not transferable with the purchase of this painting and remain with the artist.
The copyright is for photographing and does not appear on the original.

SHIPPING TO THE USA is at no charge. I refund any over charges in shipping.
I ship everywhere and the shipping charge outside the US is for International Flat Rate for Envelopes. If there are any other fees and charges to you after they are your responsibility and vary with different countries.

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May 30, 2013
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Sorrow prepares you for joy.

“Sorrow prepares you for joy. It violently sweeps everything out of your house, so that new joy can find space to enter. It shakes the yellow leaves from the bough of your heart, so that fresh, green leaves can grow in their place. It pulls up the rotten roots, so that new roots hidden beneath have room to grow. Whatever sorrow shakes from your heart, far better things will take their place.” - Rumi

Watercolor Painting Iris Botanical Detailed Realism Garden Flower by Laurie Rohner

Garden Nature Art Watercolor by Laurie Rohner

Botanical watercolor painting of a Garden Iris is detailed realism of a bi-colored garden flower. The artwork is am original watercolor by Laurie Rohner painted in my unique style of glazing. The painting has up to 10 layers of pigment. The surface of the paper is opaque and luminescent in appearance and is a quality I admire.

Color palette: hunter green, violet, blue, orange, pale peach, soft yellow, white, cream, purple, burgundy red, brick red, soft pink.
Image Measures: 19″ x 16″ on 140lb rag hand molded watercolor paper
This is unframed.

All rights are not transferable with the purchase of this painting and remain with the artist.
I ship everywhere please before you order ask for international shipping actual charge to your location.

My original iris watercolor painting is available in the studio shop at Laurie Rohner Studio with more Nature Art.

May 27, 2013
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There is a way that nature speaks.

There is a way that nature speaks, that land speaks. Most of the time we are simply not patient enough, quiet enough, to pay attention to the story. Linda Hogan

Garden Nature Art Watercolor Blue Flower Scabiosis Original Painting Laurie Rohner

Garden Nature Art Watercolor
Blue Flower Original Watercolor Painting by Laurie Rohner titled Scabiosis is a woodland garden flower illustration. This is an original watercolor painting and NOT a PRINT.

My botanical watercolor of blue flowers from a woodland wildflower garden is painted with shades of blues white and greens. I added ink etched around the blooms too.

Wall artwork for farmhouse, cottage chic and loft decor.

This is not a PRINT
Arches 300lb hot pressed watercolor rag paper.
This is slightly rough thick hand made paper.

Paper size is 5″ x 7″
It is unframed wrapped and ships in a flat mailer.

Small Fact: The paper is so thick you can attach a ribbon to the back and hang it. I suggest mounting the painting on a matte and framing under glass.

For more info about Laurie Rohner Studio visit.

http://laurierohner.com

http://PaintedFurnitureStudio.com

May 22, 2013
by Laurie Rohner Studio 4 Comments

Pink hollyhock and blue delphinium garden nature art.

“Come live in my heart and pay no rent.” - Samuel Lover

“Sometimes what seems like surrender isn’t surrender at all. It’s about what’s going on in our hearts. About seeing clearly the way life is and accepting it and being true to it, whatever the pain, because the pain of not being true to it is far, far greater.” - Nicholas Evans

Slowly I am learning to surrender and live from my heart. I guess you can say I am a slow learner or maybe a late bloomer yet I think it is not when you arrive to realization about yourself. Understanding accepting and being is all that is needed for anyone to live from the heart. Nature and art is a joy and I hope you find my work a heartfelt creation. Please see my work at Between The Weeds Etsy Shop. The artwork included here is an original garden nature art watercolor of blue and pink garden flowers. It is one of many original work by Laurie Rohner.

Nature Art Garden Cottage Pink Hollyhocks Blue Larkspur Original Painting by Laurie Rohner

Nature Art Garden Cottage Botanical Watercolor Original Painting by Laurie Rohner
The larkspur and hollyhock are swaying in the summer breeze just outside the window of the cottage farmhouse. Imagine the garden filled with pinks and blues you hear a bee buzz by and a bird takes flight from the garden birdhouse. Great affordable art reminiscent of summers past.

Palette: cobalt blue, leaf green, pinks.

Wall artwork for cottage chic, farmhouse and loft decor.
Original painting not a print.

Arches 300lb hot pressed watercolor rag paper.
This is slightly rough thick hand made paper.
Image and Paper size is 8″ x 10″.
Unframed.

Can be framed or mounted.

Small Fact: The paper is so thick you can attach a ribbon to the back and hang it.

All rights are not transferable with the purchase of this painting and remain with the artist.
The copyright is for photographing and does not appear on the original.

Your painting is then safely packed and shipped via Priority Mail.

For more info about paintings
Web:

http://laurierohner.com

http://paintedfurniturestudio.com

May 15, 2013
by Laurie Rohner Studio 2 Comments

Simple beauty of nature with lilac watercolor by Between The Weeds.

The best remedy for those who are afraid, lonely or unhappy is to go outside, somewhere where they can be quiet, alone with the heavens, nature and God. Because only then does one feel that all is as it should be and that God wishes to see people happy, amidst the simple beauty of nature. Anne Frank

Isn’t it the simple things that offer the greatest pleasure and joy. Nature is a part of my life and always will be and in the foggy moments of any life nature is always there ready for you to connect. It could be a flowers scent, image of a gorgeous landscape,or glimpse of a hummingbird connecting you to simplicity of nature.

Lilacs blooming this time of year with their sweet scents and colorful variety of blooms conjures in my mind afternoon tea with my grandma, Honey. She always had a story to share and I can still hear her giggle (which was very infectious). For Mothers Day in the flower shop I would have bouquets ready all around the shop and the shop would fill with the sweet aroma. So I painted this painting in memory of those wonderful times in my life. Maybe lilacs conjure a memory for you also.

Want to buy this fun whimsical not to cottage garden painting? Check out Laurie Rohner Studio or Between The Weeds.

Garden Nature Art Botanical Original Painting Lilacs in Spring by Laurie Rohner

Can you smell the delicate scent of the lilacs? Watercolor by Laurie Rohner.

Watercolor nature art painting, botanical garden pink and purple lilacs with bees buzzing among the flowers is a detailed original garden botanical painting by Laurie Rohner.
I love the feeling I get when I look at my illustration of lilacs and garden flowers with a few bees in watercolor and pen. There is a blush of blue sky hinting at a spring day in May. It is cheery and guarantees a better mood. These are flowers from my gardens in Vermont.

Closeup of my Lilacs in Spring Watercolor.

Very whimsical woodland garden botanical artwork for any style of home but can’t you see it framed in a shabby chic frame on a farmhouse wall?

Arches 140lb hot pressed watercolor rag paper.
This is smooth thick hand made paper.

Paper size is 15″ x 11″ and comes to you unframed wrapped carefully in a priority mailer.
Great matted or mounted. I suggest using glass or glazing.

Your painting is then safely packed and shipped via Priority Mail.

For more info about paintings
Web:

http://laurierohner.com

http://paintedfurniturestudio.com

March 25, 2013
by Laurie Rohner Studio 5 Comments

Original nature art paintings of Springtime.

If you are looking for quality art for your home I have put together a fun collection called Springtime of some of my favorite artist at Etsy. The paintings here are all original paintings in watercolor oil and acrylic. Please take a moment and browse through these fabulous images brought to you by Between The Weeds. Enjoy.

‘Natures Art Original paintings Springtime’ by LRStudio

These are a few of my favorite painters. Every painting is original not a print and I just love it all. Expressive.

Pink Blossoms – Huge Contemp… pattyabaker $1200	Oil Painting Pink Tulips Sma… ChatterBoxArt $75	YELLOW DAISY HEAVEN – origin… DaVinciWaterCo… $355
Red Poppies Original Waterco… BrianPayneArt $345	Afternoon Song Faun Original… brownieman $325	green brown forest trees woo… StudioZen $195
Ocean Beach Scene 16″ x… MelodyLeaLamb $350	ORIGINAL Oil Painting The Fo… decorpro $299	rose bramble botanical large… GollyBard $350
Rose – Floral Watercolor ORI… srirao $1000	Three Strawberries an origin… HelenKlebesade… $115	Original oil painting MONET … Karensfineart $275
Watercolor Original Painting… lorisworld $49	Some Old House-Original Oil … meganballi $85	Cardinal’s Nest In Birch… TracyLizotteSt… $350
The Beauty of the Cosmos OR… WatercolorsbyL… $95

Treasury tool supported by the dog house

March 25, 2013
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Special Spring Collection Among the Flowers.

I have been featured in this great collection of gorgeous paintings and creative handmade gifts for Easter and spring among the flowers. This collection is by Sandra Hanken and she lives a country life in northern Minnesota. Her amazing Etsy shop is Becoming Bears ETC Handmade teddy bears, toys, pillows & patterns. I love dragonflies and this is one very special dragonfly.

Green Dragonfly by Becoming Bears ETC

This is from her listing on Etsy and she writes – Dragonflies are amazing creatures of the wind, with long bodies and shimmering wings. It is sometimes said that when a dragonfly lands on you, you will have good luck. In various cultures, the dragonfly symbolizes change, renewal, and the power of life, as well as joy, new beginnings, love and hope. They make wonderful gifts to celebrate a special occasion or to add beauty to a bookshelf, side table or bed.

I made all the dragonflies that I am listing from my original pattern. This listing is for a lovely dragonfly made from cotton prints in shades of olive and lime green. The glimmering wings are made from sparkle tulle. It is approximately 13 inches long with a 16 inch wingspan and is stuffed with fiberfill. Since it has button eyes, it is appropriate for dragonfly lovers over the age of 3.

Please see my other listings for more color choices. If you would like a color that you don’t see listed, please convo me regarding a special order. Thank you!

I hope you visit all the wonderful shops featured here and my own at Between The Weeds.

‘Easter Surprises Among the Flowers’ by BecomingBearsEtc

A watercolor Easter

Watercolor Painting Bunny Ra… SusanWindsor $16	Daffodil Watercolor Painting… LightheartedDr… $16	Purple Flowers – Original Wa… SomewhereFound $66
Easter Basket Tag with Tan B… countrysport $13	Botanical Woodland Flowers W… BetweenTheWeed… $35	Morning Glories Print (color… PaintMyWorldRa… $15
Personalized Easter Egg – Wa… KeepsakeToys $10	Sunflower Watercolor Paintin… PainterPeeps $20	Blue Woven Easter Basket wit… TincysCorner $29.95
Crochet pattern Easter egg I… ATERGcrochet $2.75	Flower watercolor Irises Flo… TheRedBerry $62	Toddler Easter Dress – You C… roundthebendag… $32
Watercolor Flower Painting R… Melsfineart $150	Mouse Cupcake 8×10 print bridgetbeth $22	Carrots – Crochet PDF Patter… stripeyblue $3

Treasury tool supported by the dog house

February 18, 2013
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New nature cards available of a bunny, fox,mountain lion or harbor seal.

Have you seen my new nature cards? Some wonderful woodland creatures and one lonesome harbor seal are now available in my etsy shop Between The Weeds. They are small and great as gifts cards, invitations, or frame them. You get to choose from a bunny, fox, mountain lion (cougar) or harbor seal. Place an order with my shop that is full of woodland and garden themed home furnishing and original nature art and get a card free. You can choose from the four designs.

Pen and Ink drawing of nature animals.
Card Black and White Ink Illustration.
Available are bunny,cougar,harbor seal and fox.
This is a reproduction print from my original drawing.

Paper is heavy 140lb stock ivory.
Card size 4.75″ x 3.25″
Envelope is USPS reg. size 4.25″ x 5.75″
Set of 2

The paper is high quality professional stock paper.
The print is an excellent reproduction of the original.

I ship everywhere please before you order ask for international shipping actual charge to your location. The price for shipping everywhere is only an estimate.

More Paintings and Prints:

http://www.etsy.com/shop/BetweenTheWeeds?ref=si_shop

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I also posted this on my blog at LaurieRohnerStudio Blog.

February 17, 2013
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A dream is your creative vision for your life.

“A dream is your creative vision for your life in the future. You must break out of your current comfort zone and become comfortable with the unfamiliar and the unknown.”

“Failure should be our teacher, not our undertaker. Failure is delay, not defeat. It is a temporary detour, not a dead end. Failure is something we can avoid only by saying nothing, doing nothing, and being nothing.”

- Denis Waitley, is an American motivational speaker and best-selling author.

Paintings and painted furniture by Laurie Rohner.

Watercolor on paper by Laurie Rohner. From laurierohner.com

February 15, 2013
by Laurie Rohner Studio 4 Comments

Aiming for success with what you love to do.

“Don’t aim for success if you want it; just do what you love and believe in, and it will come naturally.”

- David Frost, is a British journalist, comedian, writer and media personality.

I am reinventing the way I am branding my shop Between The Weeds with an underscore to nature. I love to watch birds and animals (my dog in particular),their personalities shine if you just pay attention. I am learning to connect to that energy. These are two woodland bird original watercolors.

Remember I am offering free bunny cards with your order.

Watercolor Nature Original Painting Woodland Bird Chickadee by Laurie Rohner

A nature watercolor original painting of a woodland bird titled Chickadee. I love the subtle tones against the dramatic hit of navy gray on the head and wing of this watercolor. This is a mamma bird getting ready to give her wee one a worm. This is original artwork by Laurie Rohner (not a print).

Palette:umber,navy,paynes gray

Watercolor Original Nature Painting Cedar Waxwing Woodland Bird by Laurie Rohner

A watercolor original nature painting of a woodland bird titled Cedar Waxwing.
Original artwork by Laurie Rohner.

I love these birds Cedar Waxwings, when they make their way through my area. They love to eat the red berries on my holly so I took a bit of artistic licensing and removed the green leaves. I love the subtle tones of this watercolor. It is whimsical with the added painted border and there are subtle water marks of blue in the corners.

Palette:umber,navy,paynes gray,yellow,red.

Wall artwork for cottage chic, farmhouse and loft decor.

Arches 300lb hot pressed watercolor rag paper.
This is slightly rough thick hand made paper.
Image and Paper size is 8″ x 10″.
Unframed.
NOT A PRINT

Small Fact: The paper is so thick you can attach a ribbon to the back and hang it.

These are my original designs and I hand paint each piece after which I add my signature ink line. A great value for an original piece of artwork.
All rights are not transferable with the purchase of this painting and remain with the artist.
The copyright is for photographing and does not appear on the original.

I ship everywhere and the shipping charge outside the US is for International Flat Rate for Envelopes.

For Painted Furniture visit:

http://www.etsy.com/shop/BetweenTheWeeds?section_id=6097607

Fairy Houses visit:

http://www.etsy.com/shop/BetweenTheWeeds?section_id=10216629

Shop my entire shop Visit:

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