In the spirit of engaging my children in creative activities this summer {and let’s face it, keeping them occupied for more than four minutes}, I pulled out the paints yesterday. Painting is not that uncommon around here, but when I actually sat down with them to create, then it was really something special.
I am no painting expert, but I have always loved playing with watercolors. I have my own set of not-so-special paints and my own non-frayed brush and I don’t share. Sorry kids.
Over the course of an hour or two {with a few minimal distractions like making lunch four a houseful of kids and cleaning a half a bottle of elmer’s glue off the bathroom floor – you know, normal things} I was totally in to my artwork. I don’t paint often, but when I do, I always love it.
Since it turned out pretty cute, I scanned the finished painting and turned it into a printable art print for you. You can download the print below, then print on your favorite paper. I printed mine on matte photo paper to get the best image quality.
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Enjoy!
Dear Emily…. may I just say THANK-YOU for your lovely print outs and for the SMILE that these charming prints bring to my heart. You have a wonderful site and my heart is refreshed each time I get to enjoy your lovely words and pictures. Enjoy the SONshine, Jayne
Thank you Jayne!
I love this print but when I print it out it has dotted lines around it. What am I doing wrong??
Those dotted marks are crop lines for an 8×10 print.
I wish I had found this website earlier! Thanks for sharing your passion and beautiful work!
I am getting this error on a number of pictures from this site that I am trying to print.
Sorry for the trouble. The file is working now.
OHHHHHH… these are so adorable!! I can’t wait for SPRING!! Thank you Ms. talented lady for sharing your sweet talents.
Thank you so much- this is absolutely beautiful!!
Lovely — thanks so much!
Cutest thing ever. Thank you for sharing with us!
It’s beautiful! I love your design style so much. Thanks so much for the printable. How fun that you were able to do it while painting with your kids :)
You are truly soooo talented! I love it!
Reminds me so much of Susan Branch’s art. One of my all-time faves!
Thanks for the adorable print! Way too impressively good for just sitting down to paint with the kids! You’re awesome!
This is just the CUTEST printable ever!! I love it!! Thank you so much!! I LOVE YOUR STYLE!!! Simply ADORABLE!!
Beautiful! You are such a talented artist!
these would make adorable notecards!!
this is so pretty! you are so talented….just amazing…pinned this to share!
This is lovely! Thank you!
So sweet! Thanks so much for sharing! :)
Oh my goodness! This is amazing, I am in awe of your beautiful talent, thank you so much for sharing with us!
“I am no painting expert,” she says.
“Over the course of an hour or two,” she says.
Emily–it’s wonderful! Thanks so much for offering it up for free! You’re so blessed to have such amazing skills :)
Your print is BEAUTIFUL! My family all paints… a talent which sadly bypassed me. I am always amazed by those who can paint using watercolors. Simple summer perfection. Thank you for making me smile. :-)
This is beautiful and thank you for sharing with us!
I think you are an awesome artist! Just my style…thank you for letting us print it free! I already printed two for a summer basket I put together for some favorite friends….thank you so much!
I love it! And you hit the nail on the head with all those essentials. Every one. True story.
Oh my gosh. This is so sweet. Already downloaded and in an Ikea Ribba frame, to be displayed in my kitchen as a reminder to enjoy every summer day. Thank you for sharing your brilliant art and generous heart, Emily.
Adorable! Love it! Wish I were so talented.
Love it!
This is so cute! Love all the details.
beautiful!