I used to hate the heat and, frankly, I still kinda do. But it’s so nice to have your body completely engulfed in warm air. I’ve been trying to run every morning. I really despise running. Except, I love the feeling of ending a long run. Unfortunately, running when it’s 95 degrees out is awful. Fortunately, there’s a great breeze that comes off the bay when I run down Bayshore.
I normally do a little cool down walk before coming inside the house. My routine is to change out of my workout clothes and slip into a light dress (or robe) to cool off and slice a large grapefruit.
Citrus just tastes that much better in the summer.
Inspired by summer (and not painting as much when I’m at school) and by my morning citrus ritual, I decided to paint some citrus!!!
I seriously need to get some water colors now. One would think, with the amount we paint, that we would have some. Alas, we don't. Do you have a favorite brand?
These are gorgeous Carly, love love love the "fresh" one!!
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I love these paintings!
these are gorgeous illustrations!
Oh man, this is making me crave watermelon. I live for watermelon in the summer.
aw i love these paintings! how fresh and pretty! xoxo jillian:: cornflake dreams
I seriously need to get some water colors now. One would think, with the amount we paint, that we would have some. Alas, we don't. Do you have a favorite brand?
These are gorgeous Carly, love love love the "fresh" one!!
Those are so pretty! I had no idea you painted! Please post these more often!!
I love these, especially the last one. Beautiful!
The last one is just begging to be made into a pattern for a summer dress, skirt, or a splashy tote!
Those are adorable! I had no idea you had such a talent for painting!
great paintings!
you're so talented carly!
ps- come. to. n. y. c.
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Love these!
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