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Posts by Beverly Ash Gilbert

Butterfly, dragonfly and bird paintings

Butterfly, dragonfly and bird paintings

Looking out into my gardens in early spring, I’m inspired to paint summer flowers and the winged pollinator friends we hope to attract.

In my studio, Original PaintingsBeverly Ash GilbertMarch 16, 2025inspired by our pond, original art, on my easel, butterfly, dragonfly, in my studio, inspired by our garden Comment

Oh yes, I feel inspired

Oh yes, I feel inspired

Original paintings inspired by my new garden pond

In my studio, Original Paintings, Mastering ColorBeverly Ash GilbertMarch 16, 2025paintings, on my easel, new original art, art by Beverly Ash Gilbert, inspired by our pondComment

Building our Art Studio - old materials made new

Building our Art Studio - old materials made new

Choosing materials for my new Art Studio: Going for soft, beachy neutrals, a kind of beach cottage look

Home and Garden, In my studioBeverly Ash GilbertMarch 15, 2025art studio, repurposing materials, home and garden, reclaimed wood floors, driftwood sink, upcycle building materials, interior decor with repurposed materials Comments

Art Studio and Pond - Changing Light

Art Studio and Pond - Changing Light

Oh the light! Come be awed by the beauty of nature reflected in our new pond

Home and Garden, In my studio, Come into my GardenBeverly Ash GilbertMarch 14, 2025art studio, new art studio, garden pond, home and gardenComment

Come into my Art Studio

Come into my Art Studio

Gorgeous views surround my new Art Studio. Come take a look

Home and Garden, In my studioBeverly Ash GilbertMarch 14, 2025home and garden, new art studio, backyard pond, garden waterfall, studio transformation Comments

Garden Transformation + New Art Studio

Garden Transformation + New Art Studio

From old carport and driveway to stunning Art Studio and Pond

Come into my Garden, In my studio, Home and GardenBeverly Ash GilbertFebruary 22, 2025pond, art studio, building an art studio, sunrise, garden transformation, GardeningComment

Fungi Friends

Fungi Friends

When my son comes to visit, we walk slowly through the trails looking for interesting mushrooms and fungi

Ash Family ForestBeverly Ash GilbertFebruary 1, 2025fungi, mushroom, forest, healthy forest, inspired by our garden, inspired by the forestComment

Making jewelry from old calendars

Making jewelry from old calendars

Upcycle your favorite calendars into colorful jewelry! It’s so darn easy and what a fabulous way to spend an afternoon with good friends

Being Creative, In my studio, Mastering ColorBeverly Ash GilbertOctober 8, 2024upcycle, making jewelry, fast and easy jewelry making, old calendars, how to make jewelryComment

Touring Gardens

Touring Gardens

Touring private gardens in the NW Perennial Alliance

Colorful Garden, Living Joyfully, Spending time outdoorsBeverly Ash GilbertJuly 2, 2024Gardening, NW Perennial Alliance, Pacific NW gardensComment

My Mommy - 1/4/36-1/6/24

My Mommy - 1/4/36-1/6/24

She's gone, she's gone

Life LessonsBeverly Ash GilbertJanuary 6, 2024sorrow, missing you, death of a mother, goodbyeComment

Things I Love

Things I Love

Things I Love - living each day to the fullest

Things I LoveBeverly Ash GilbertNovember 1, 2023things I loveComment

Abstract flowers

Abstract flowers

Blooming in the soft light

Original PaintingsBeverly Ash GilbertOctober 27, 2023abstract artwork, abstract flowers, cool colors, gray flower painting, inspired by our gardenComment