I have been writing a blog for five years with a different server, but after many technical difficulties, I have decided to move here.
As a working artist for forty years, I am known for my love of colour and spontaneous painting. http://www.janetweightreed.co.uk
Along with writing about my life as an artist, I will also post images that I am currently working on and occasionally watercolour tutorials.
Hummingbirds have always symbolised for me the ‘unseen magic’ in our world, and so for my first post I am offering several hummers.
I saw my first hummingbird in the mountains of North Carolina in 1968, and ever since have been in awe for these flying jewels.
I paint other subject and have a particular love for portrait painting, however, it seems fitting that I should start this new blog with hummingbirds.
A Bientôt
My Life as an Artist (2) 
Great to see that the hummingbirds have successfully migrated!
Marian ~x~
Thank you so much Marion…..the Hummingbirds are enjoying this new home:)
GRAND… I love your hummers.. but of course.. Much love here for you.. gini
Thank you dear Gini…..It will take a while to find my way around this new site, but I can already see that it’s so much better than the old one. I will be l keeping the old blog live, and it will be listed as an ‘archive blog’ in my website:)
Lovely to see you here, all the very best with this new blog.xxxx
Thank you so much Dina…..it will take a while to find my way around the site, but wow it is soooooo much better. I have decided to keep the old one live, and have listed it as my ‘archive blog’ on my website. Thank you for guiding me here:)xxx
Thank you….I am already loving it here:)xxxx
Wonderful: I will follow you here, Janet! I’ll write you later to catch up: many changes, life is good. LOVE the hummingbirds!!!
HI Dear Bonnie…..thank you so much for looking into my new blog home….I love it. I will be keeping the old blog live, and it is now listed on my website as my ‘archive blog’. Can’t wait to hear all your news. I was with Jane Clargo last weekend and we talked about your exciting developments:)
Thank you Bonnie…just about to read your e mail:)
I am just recently getting acquainted with your artwork on fb, but liked it so much when I saw you were starting a blog I wanted to follow it! Your watercolors are amazing….and, I also find hummingbirds a delight. My “thing” is nature photography and I have many pics of hummingbirds that visit our flowers and feeder. I look forward to more pics and look forward to your book!
Good morning Carla, and thank you so much for your comment. It is much appreciated. I have been writing a blog for five years on another platform. That blog will stay live and be listed as my ‘archive blog’ on my website, at http://www.janetweightreed.co.uk I am gone all day today, but will take a look at your page tomorrow to hopefully see some of your hummingbirds. I am working on the little book as we speak, and hopefully it will be printed at the beginning of September. I will keep you posted.
I might have already responded to this, but in case I haven’t thank you so much for your kind words….my book will be available soon:)
Hi Janet,
I’ve just singed up for the posts. this does look a very much better blog place
Love,
Tony
Hi Tony,
Thanks for signing up. There is no question that this is a far superior site to BCUK.
I will really get going on it next week, when I have more time and resume work on the large canvas.
Janet.
So beautiful,Janet.I only just realized why I drew all my apples with Paint.Love your colors as you know
Thank you so much. After my trip to New England there might be more apples:)x
Lovely
Reblogged this on Captain´s Log.
Thank you very much for re blogging this. Much appreciated
Birds are a major interest of me, you paint them so vividly!
I love birds:)
Followed you here from Andrea Connolly’s blog. Beautiful pictures. I’ll take a cue from Andrea and reblog too.
Reblogged this on Jane Dougherty Writes and commented:
Nothing like a gorgeous hummingbird painting to wake up to, and these are gorgeous.
I Love hummingbirds:). Thank you so much
These are my favorite birds! This is very beautiful and I love the coloration.
I am so glad you enjoyed. Hummingbirds are also my favourites. Have a lovely Easter 🙂
You too!
Stunning!
Thank you. Have a lovely weekend:)
You as well…😊