Saying “Thanks for a Job Well Done” is always appropriate. To follow is an idea of what you might say to someone who has done a great job on their presentation.

“Hello . . .

As anticipated your presentation was fabulous. Sandy had mentioned you were good with colors and I concur. Thank you for your help.

As promised, I am enclosing information about my company. We’ll get together to discuss opportunities soon.”

Here is one of many cards created from my watercolor paintings that would be appropriate for a business contact.

#162, Kristy's Rose Note Card, blank inside, 5.5"x4.25", $15 box of eight, $25 box of 20

As a continuation of my Autumn Art and Jewelry Show I wanted to share one of my new paintings with you. Four new paintings were completed and framed in time for the show. Of course, I always think I can do more. The first one I will share with you is “Tranquility”.

Day lilies, hermerocallis fulva, bloom for only a day. Hermerocallis is from the Greek words meaning  “beautiful” and “day” and fulva meaning “orange”. The flower grows to 4″ across in clusters at the top of a stiff stalk and the leaves can grow twenty to forty  inches long and are some of my favorite to paint. Day lilies are considered a perennial herb and sometimes cooked and eaten in salads in some countries .

If I don’t have enough photographs that seem appropriate for the arrangement I am wanting for my composition I go to the internet for ideas, as well. Working from several photos I kept seeing  an asymmetrical composition in my minds eye. After making my thumbnail sketch I decided to go for it. Someone once asked what color I use the most. I had to say green because whether I am painting flowers or scenery there is always lots of leaves and/or grasses and as much as I enjoy painting flowers I probably paint more leaves. I find leaves to be sometimes as interesting to paint as the blossom itself.

"Tranquility" Day Lilies in Acrylic, 21.5" x 23.5"

After getting this painting back from the framer one of my guests commented on how the painting “looked so tranquil”. Well, that comment was the inspiration for the name of this painting, “Tranquility”. Do you have a suggestion for a name you feel is more appropriate for this painting?

Wall pockets are a quick, fun, even elegant way of dressing up a small area. This one was done for a client who wanted to hang a piece of art at the end of her garden tub but it wasn’t possible because of a pocket door in that wall.

As my eyes roamed the room for color, content, etc. I noticed that the room was decorated in yellows, pale gold, soft greens, a bit of pale blue and just a touch of rose. When I suggested the idea a bouquet of yellow daisies in a wall pocket she loved it. Wall pockets can be painted light and airy, full and lush, formal or casual. The container you paint for them can vary greatly.

After finishing the wall pocket my client asked if I might do a few other places throughout the bath area. Towel bars are a natural place for a graceful floral spray.

Freehand wall pocket filled with yellow daisies, some "Mickey flowers" and a little bumble bee.

Floral spray of yellow daisies over towel bar

It’s nice to exchange books with friends and to discuss it afterward. Here is a quick little thank you note to express your appreciation.

“It was so kind of you to loan me your book. You were absolutely right, it was a great read and was difficult to put down. I’d love to get together to discuss your views about the book.”

Enclose a bookmark or two. The avid reader never has too many bookmarks.

1202 Laminated Floral Bookmark

1175 Collage I Bookmark

1186 Collage II Series