1964 Yellowstone

1964 Yellowstone

orig. watercolour 5x7in approx.

more info and purchase: click here

This 1964 Yellowstone was so much fun to paint, as my finishing camper for this challenge. The owner send me different photographs and here the pic was cropped on the right had side , so I took liberty to fill in what I thought might be there. I usually avoid this as I like to have all information important to the painting documented, but as it was the last day and I do not call it for no reason a 'painting challenge', I chose this 1964 Yellowstone anyway. I have painted another Yellowstone before, you can read about it by clicking here.

Today marks officially my last day of painting a camper a day for this January challenge. This, of course doesn't mean I'm done painting campers, but I have some commissions waiting patiently which I will attend to in the coming little while. I will blog about those here and keep you in the loop about my other art endeavours. Tomorrow, however I will post a collage featuring all campers painted. That should be fun!

I cannot say much more about it at this time, but I have some pretty exciting things lined up which I'm itching to get started with! They won't be camper themed, they won't be even watercolour, but they will be BIG! Stay tuned!

With this I wish you a blessed Sunday, which will be relaxing!      Thank you for journeying with me, your encouragement and feedback made this past month very special to me! Thank you again!                             Simone

Jayco Pink Welcome

Jayco Pink Welcome

orig. watercolour, 5x7in approx.

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Today we have a 'newer' model camper, a Jayco, which I call Jayco Pink Welcome. A company who started in 1968 and are still producing today. I don't know any details of this camper model, but I liked the cute pink accents and that even a newer camper can be glamped up pretty easily.

Here is some info from the Jayco website:

"Jayco started with a dream. Lloyd, my late husband and I, had a dream that was based on our love of God and family and aimed at owning a business that would provide wholesome recreation for families to enjoy together. In 1968, in a barn on a country road, our dream became a reality."  (Bertha Bontrager-Rhodes, wife of late founder Lloyd)

Blending Old World Amish craftsmanship with innovative technology, Jayco is the nation’s largest family-owned and operated RV manufacturer today, developing a full lineup of recreation vehicles at our company headquarters in rural Middlebury, Ind. And while our product line has grown considerably, every unit we build is still guided by Lloyd’s vision and a humble desire to help make it easier for families to explore together and relax together.

1967 Scotsman

orig. watercolour, 5x7in approx.

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Here I re-visited this painting I blogged about a couple of days ago, a 1967 Scotsman, who was travelling the 48 States in one summer! The perspective of the tow car was off but I couldn't figure out why, so I added a bit more pigment to the lower part and I think it is much better.

Tomorrow is the last day for this January challenge, I wonder what I will paint... I might have an idea, but not sure... the last days are always the hardest for me, pretty tired these last days, especially the daily blogging, picture editing and posting is something I'd like to streamline down the road. It was great to see what works, what didn't so much and what has to be updated and worked on- on the back-end and the front-end of the website and social platforms. I am still learning so much and have to learn so much more.

But first, I will take a few days off to catch up with something very important: my dear loved ones who have been waiting very patiently for me to paint every day.

What some of you might not know, I'm homeschooling, too, so my days are filled with answering math questions, teaching about 'short and long vowel sounds' and checking progress in literature and sciences. Hence, my painting time is mostly evenings and nights. No complaint, no complaint at all, we have to make time for what we love, right and I am so lucky to being able to have such a supportive crew behind me!

Until tomorrow again, nighty night and Happy Weekend!                Simone 

 

 

Two Campers- Day and Night

Shasta 'The Cantina'

orig. watercolour, 5x7in approx.

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Yes, I was a busy bee today and got to paint two campers! I have now reconciled the camper I didn't paint a couple of days ago. As we are inching up to the end of this painting challenge, I want to make sure I'm getting 'on top of things'.

It does take me about 3-4 hours each day to do this, so it is a big commitment for me between mommy duty, our restaurant/inn which is hoppin' busy this season (and going strong), some commission art I have been working on and cleaning and organizing after the leak we had in our kitchen ceiling.

However, I have a lot of fun painting and seeing the little collection growing one campie each day. You Glamper Girls have amazing campers and I am so grateful that you share them with me! Thank you!

Friday is come and gone, weekend is here and I hope you can enjoy a relaxing time, sunshine rays and fresh autumn air! Why not take your camera and capture some fall impressions!

                            See you again..........tomorrow!                          Simone

Thelma Lou

orig. watercolour 5x7in approx.

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Ja, ich war heute produktiv und habe zwei Wohnwagenbilder gemalt! Ich wollte mein Versaeumnis von vorgestern nachholen. Da bald dieses Septemberprojekt zu Ende geht, moechte ich alles nach und nach auf dem Laufenden haben.

Ich brauche ungefaehr 3-4 Studen jeden Tag um ein Tagesbild zu malen und online zu listen. Das ist eine grosse Zeitbeanspruchung neben Mamaverpflichtungen, Restaurant/Pension wo bei uns dieses Jahr wirklich viel los ist (und kein Ende in Sicht), Auftragsbilder, und das Putzen und Aufräumen nach unserem Wasserleck in der Kuechendecke.

Aber ich will mich nicht beschweren, denn ich habe so viel Spass meine kleine Serie wachsen zu sehen, jeden Tag um einen Camper. 

Freitag is nun schon 'rum, Wochenende ist hier und ich hoffe, ihr koennt euch etwas entspannen, Sonnenschein geniessen und frische Herbstluft schnuppern! Und vielleicht sogar auf Fotosafari gehen, schoenen Herbsteindruecke sammeln! 

                      Wir sehen uns bald wieder.......... morgen schon!                 Simone

#vintagecamper #vintageshasta #tincancamper #thirtypaintingsinthirtydays 

1955 Comet Camper 'Buffalo Moon'

1955 Comet Camper 'Buffalo Moon'

orig. watercolour 5x7 in approx.

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Today's Camper is 60 years old this year! Happy Birthday little Comet 'Buffalo Moon'!

I don't have more info unfortunately, but like the old fashioned zig-zag siding style that creates special light/shadow reflections.

After yesterday's late night painting session, I smartened up and was all done painting by 2pm today- ha!

But I already know tomorrow will be a different story again due to 'excursion day' at the school, which is not a complain at all as I will be joining a trip to New River Beach- yey! I have painted there before when it was the sandcastle competition... you can see the posts here and here und here.

There are many other artists with me doing the 30 paintings in 30 days challenge. You can see them post on organizier Leslie Saeta's blog.

Thank you for stopping by and see you tomorrow with a new campie again!   

                         Simone

Unser heutiger Wohnwagen hat dieses Jahr seinen 60'sten Geburtstag! Alles Gute kleiner Comet 'Buffalo Moon'.

Ich habe nicht mehr Info von diesem kleinen Campie, aber ich mag die Zickzack Aussenwaende, die hell/dunkel das Licht reflektieren.

Nach meiner gestrigen Spaetnachtmalepisode, war ich heute gescheiter und um 14 Uhr schon fertig mit dem Malen, ha!

Aber ich weiss schon heute, dass es morgen wieder anderst sein wird, da Schulausflug ist. Ich bin aber nicht am mich beschweren denn es geht nach New River Beach- yippie! Ich malte da schon ein paar Mal diesen Sommer... hier und hier und hier sind die Bilder.

Danke fuer's vorbeischauen und bis morgen wieder!                                                 eure Simone

#30in30 #30paintingsin30days #vintagecamperlove #vintagecamper #watercolorart

Sparkle Up!

'Sparkle'

orig. watercolour

5x7in approx.
sold

Today's beauty, 'Sparkle', has just been awakened to new life via a loving restoration.
Sparkle is a 1964 Little Dipper by Northwest Coach. The strong light and shadow areas on the white siding invited me to paint interesting shadow colours,
so I had fun playing with this!

Meine heutige Schoenheit, 'Sparkle', wurde gerade erst wieder zu neuem Leben erweckt durch eine liebevolle Restaurantion. Sparkle ist ein 1964 Little Dipper by Northwest Coach.
Durch starken Licht-und Schattenkontrast auf weisser Aluhaut, waren interessante Schattenfarben gefragt, so hatte ich viel Spass mit 'Schattenspielen'.

Of Course our Collection Needs an Airstream

1967 Airstream Caravel

orig. watercolour 5x7in 

sold

Today's painting is of an American Icon, an Airstream Trailer.
This one is an Airstream 1967 Caravel. Well, I guess I dream on, maybe some day... 
and don't we all smile when we see one?
Happy Monday all! See you tomorrow again!                       Simone

Das heutige Bild ist von einem Amerikanischen Original, einem Airstream Wohnwagen.
Dieser hier ist ein 1967 Airstream Caravel. Na denn, ich träume weiter, vielleicht eines Tages.... aber ist es nicht so, dass wir lächeln wenn wir einen sehen?
Schönen Montag euch allen! Bis morgen dann wieder!                   Simone

'Happy New Year' from Wee Miss Abby

Wee Miss Abby

watercolour 5.5x7.5in

sold

What a great group of girls from 'GGC' who so generously submit their beautiful camper photos- a great big 'thank you'! I have so much fun painting your treasured vintage campers!
Today's model camper is a Glendale make (not sure the model or year though). 
Her name is Wee Miss Abby, all dressed up for the New Year. And to top it off: her owners in true canadian spirit go camping this January weekend with her, woohoo! I guess I have still not quite adapted after my 15 years here to ALL canadian ways of life, so I prefer to paint in the warmth of my home with a hot cup of tea besides, haha. Happy camping Wee Miss Abby!
Thanks for stopping in, see you tomorrow and God bless you!                                              Simone

Was fuer eine tolle Gruppe von Frauen, die mir so grosszuegig Fotos ihrer schoenen Wohnwagen schicken- ein grosses "Danke"! Ich habe so viel Spass diese Schaetze zu malen!
Heutiges Model ist ein Glendale Camper. Sie heisst 'Wee Miss Abby', herausgeputzt fuer's Neue Jahr.
Und das Sahnehäubchen ist, dass ihre Besitzer dieses Wochenende campen gehen mit ihr- in wahrer canadischen Lebensfreude! Ich bin dann doch nicht ganz 'canadisiert' nach meinen 15 Jahren hier und so bevorzuge ich in der warmen Stube zu malen mit einer schoenen heissen Tasse Tee, haha. Viel Spass beim Camping, Wee Miss Abby! 
Danke fuers vorbeischau'n, bis morgen wieder und Gottes Segen!                               Simone

Bailey Mikado Glamper

Bea Bailey 

watercolour, 5.5x6.5in

sold

May I introduce today's camper model. Her proud owner calls her BEA.
Bea is born 1969, a Bailey Mikado and doesn't she look just so sweet? Summer feeling
for me in the face of another snow storm to come! Wohoo!
Blessings to you all!                                                       Simone


Darf ich vorstellen: mein heutiges Model. Ihre stolze Besitzerin nennt sie BEA.
Bea's Geburtstag war 1969, ein Bailey Mikado und schaut sie nicht super suess aus?
Sommergefühle fuer mich während wir hier auf den nächsten Schneesturm warten! Canada yuhee!   Danke fuer's Vorbeischauen und Gottes Segen!                                  Simone