Two 2021 Calendars: Cactus AND Succulents
I've created two 2021 calendars. Each offers a year's worth of wall art. Here you'll find a bit of backstory, plus all 24 images and plant IDs. Get 20% off through March 31 with discount code CS20THANKYOU.
The great thing about calendars is they...
- Make thoughtful, informal holiday gifts
- Can arrive well into January
- Say "you're special" to colleagues, hosts, family, friends and neighbors
- Don't cause recipients to feel obligated
- Are useful and appreciated all year long.
2021 SUCCULENT WATERCOLOR CALENDAR
I try to do a succulent watercolor calendar every year. People tell me they collect them and even frame favorite paintings (the reproduction quality is that good).
Watercolor expresses the plants' beauty in fresh and engaging ways. Like photography, watercolor is all about light (it comes from the white of the paper). It's as much about what you don't paint as what you do. And because deadlines help me get things done, a calendar means I'll do at least 12 paintings a year.
Cactus Calendar cover
New for 2021: Cactus Photo Calendar
I have numerous photos that show how astonishingly beautiful cactus can be, so this year, for the first time, I created a Cactus Photo Calendar. It's getting so much notice, I'm wondering if I should simply do photo calendars from now on. But then, I might never pick up a brush!
Not to mention painting is a glorious excuse to spend hours listening to great speakers. (Ted Talks, of course, and I've become a fan of a New York pastor who's known as a modern-day C.S. Lewis: Tim Keller.)
Have you found unexpected benefits to staying home? Started a hobby? Have book or podcast recommendations? Share in the comments!
The price for a standard 8-1/2 x 11, 12-month calendar is $22.15. They're sold through Zazzle, an online fulfillment company that gives artists 10% of the sales price as "royalty." It sounds paltry, but all we have to do is plug images into a template and post the item for sale. Zazzle's daily discounts may range from 10% to 60% (look for the code and enter it at time of purchase). There's no predicting Zazzle discounts, but they tend to have great deals on Black Friday. To that add sales tax and shipping, which depend on where you live or are having the item sent.
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2021 Calendar Images
The Easy Way to Paint Watercolors
Is there really an easy way to paint watercolors? Yes, if you go straight to painting and don’t spend time drawing the image first. I learned this cool
My Succulents 2020 Calendar
Every year I create a calendar so I have to do a dozen watercolors. Painting is a cherished hobby, but—maybe you can relate?—I need a deadline to do it. In August, I hadn’t picked up a brush for nearly a year and had lots to relearn.
Hands down…I preferred photos over watercolors. Thank you for giving us options 🙂
You’re welcome! Thanks for giving your honest opinion.
2 Beautiful options!
So well done!
Thank you, dear Kat!
Even though my passion is photography, I love your watercolors.
Ooooh! Thank you!!
Your water colors are beautiful! As are your photos and I love your books!!! You are a triple threat!!!
LOL! Thank you, Christine! I’ll try to live up to it!
I received the information on Laura Balaoro’s website and will be getting two of your calendars… One of each… Absolutely beautiful!