Fine Art « Mickey Baxter-Spade

Pears in Crystal Watercolor

Another painting finished and framed in time for my Autumn Art & Jewelry Show was my “Pears in Crystal” watercolor. When I was deciding what paintings to showcase as new paintings in my show I wanted a painting whose subject matter was something other than nature, not that pears aren’t nature. This painting is one […] […]

Poppies in Acrylic

Poppies have been one of my favorite flowers to paint. This is another of the paintings I finished in time for my Autumn Art & Jewelry Show. The flower symbolism associated with poppies is beauty, magic, consolation, fertility and eternal life. Poppies in Chinese art represent the loyalty and faith between lovers. I find poppies to be […] […]

Day Lilies in Acrylics

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, […] […]

Hand Written Note Cards, A Thing of the Past?

Does receiving a hand written note make you feel special? Are you impressed by someone who would take the time to physically write you note? Well I’ve heard from different sources that hand written cards are making a come back! Recently I had a coach tell me how she encourages here clients to send hand written […] […]

Fine Art Note Cards for Inspiration

Are you blessed with someone in your life who inspires you and makes you laugh? If you pay attention you’ll know someone like this. Here is a suggestion for a thank you note you might like to send to someone who is an inspiration to you. “You inspire me to be my best, you make me […] […]

Colorful Colorado Inspired Art

What a beautiful summer we’re having in Colorado. It has been twenty-two years since I moved here and I don’t remember a rainier summer. I’ve been watching humming birds fluttering around their feeder. It seems I have a Rufous among the Ruby Red Throats again this year. If you haven’t seen a Rufous they are […] […]

Writing a Thank You to a Business Associate

Sometimes in our life we are fortunate enough to have friends and mentors who are willing to voice honest opinions about our businesses, to share things that have worked for them or refer you to someone who can help further your business. When you care enough to send a hand written thank you card you […] […]