Artist Play Room ~ Turquoise and Lime challenge

So what comes immediately to mind when you hear the two words...Turquoise and Lime? 

My first thought was to transport me to a tropical sandy beach...gazing at a beautiful turquoise tranquil sea whilst sipping a luscious cocktail under a brightly coloured umbrella....ahh...I really do need that holiday!
Where did the colour combo come from...why Jenn in the Artists Play Room of course...it's this week's challenge. Those colours just happen to be her favourite combo.
I love turquoise but I have to admit I'm not such a keen lime person...well not unless they're in my GnT of course! Then I love them! ;D
Back to the drawing board and the next image to come into my mind (I know it's a scary place but be brave and stick with me!) was a frog....

...I just couldn't get this image out of my mind...so here he is.....

It seems quite appropriate with having a very wet day here ....I'm beginning to think I'm going to have webbed feet myself soon.

I have gone over the lily and tweaked a little since I took this photo, but I can't take another at the moment because there's a hail storm happening and the light isn't good enough....

I AM living in Australia aren't I??? 

I'm also pushing the boat out today (sorry there seems to be a water theme running through today's post) as I'm entering into Inspiration Avenue's challenge for the first time... because it's a zentangle theme...so I couldn't resist...

Why don't you nip over to Jenn's place to see all the other artists ideas and interpretations on the theme...I think you'll enjoy your visit...there's always lots of amazing work to see....meanwhile I'll dry out on a lily pad...or better still maybe have a GnT ~ well the sun's gone down here...so it should be okay! :D

Another Silk Painting....Tree Frog

As I mentioned previously I'm experiencing being an empty nester this week, which has me thinking about what I'd like to do with my time moving forward.
The trouble is there's so much out there it can be a little daunting, but one of the things I'd like to do is get back to painting.
Whether it be silk painting, which at least I've had previous experience of, or maybe I need to try all the other different mediums out there, I'm not sure yet.
When I discovered this house had a studio {which was a wonderful but complete surprise} it made me think its a definite sign or tap on the shoulder....I've always dreamed of having a studio but never thought I'd ever get one - so it would seem ridiculous if I didn't use it. Right?

Here's a peek at another of my old paintings.....

He still makes me smile and I'm hoping he'll inspire me  : D
Tropical Fish Painting

Whatever your planning to do with your time this coming weekend...have fun and enjoy x