BloomandBrush
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B on Jun 5, 2022
5 out of 5 starsItem matched the description exactly, and is as pictured. Very happy with the quality of the print and the mat.
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Vickie on Mar 7, 2022
5 out of 5 starsI'm daffodil-obsessed, and I liked my first order so well that I bought the cards again!
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Tyler Rose on Nov 6, 2021
5 out of 5 starsErika is clearly a master watercolorist - she has complete control of the medium while still allowing light and transparency to appear natural and spontaneous. The simple image is a perfect reflection of the peace and happiness found living by the water. It will go a long way towards reminding me that it's time for me to go home. Thank you!
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kaki559 on Jun 16, 2021
5 out of 5 starsFast, easy transaction. Card is very pretty. Happy with my purchase.
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lpgroves on Jun 8, 2021
5 out of 5 starsThese cards are beautiful and arrived quickly - a gift for my sister Holly!
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Esther on May 2, 2021
5 out of 5 starsIt is beautiful, came quickly, and so reminds me of the beautiful ginger in Hawaii. It is exactly as shown on Etsy.
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Heather on Mar 13, 2021
5 out of 5 starsBeautiful card! Packed very carefully, arrived quickly, and promptly sent out to (someone who I am sure will be) a delighted recipient. Thank you!
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Mary Beth on Mar 12, 2021
5 out of 5 starsI love, love, love this! I went right to Hobby Lobby and got a frame and matting. Beautiful. Thanks !! Perfect!!!
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Elizabeth on Dec 27, 2020
5 out of 5 starsBeautiful work. I highly suggest purchasing from BloomandBrush.
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Deb on Dec 19, 2020
5 out of 5 starsShe puts her heart and soul into her creation Excellent. So happy I bought this
About BloomandBrush
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This corner of my studio is used for matting prints and packaging orders. -
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A rare moment of tidiness on my desk! -
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On sunny days I take my tools and head to the screen porch. -
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Organizing originals, prints and cards after a trip to the print shop. -
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An easel in the corner of my studio displays work in progress.
The work you do while you procrastinate ...
The work you do while you procrastinate is probably the work you should be doing for the rest of your life. - Jessica Hische, lettering artist and author
When I read this quote, it was as if all of the doubt and questions in my life faded away and my path became clear.
I had spent years building a very successful career as an elementary school librarian in Arlington, VA. I had a loving husband and a young, busy daughter. A cute house with a gorgeous garden. Life was good. And yet...
I was spending hours a week delaying lesson planning and laundry and all of life's responsibilities to draw and paint and doodle. In high school, I spent summers drawing caricatures at Geauga Lake, driving an hour each way to spend the day sketching families and tourists. While earning a history degree at Miami University I was also taking pottery classes. I earned a masters and got married, worked full-time, and still snuck time to sketch and paint. While my daughter slept and papers waited to be graded, I took classes so I could paint watercolors for friends and family.
And so, when our family moved back to Ohio, I took a break from the library to see what I could do with the extra time. My hiatus has become permanent as I spend my day 'procrastinating' in the studio.
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Erika Jaklic McCoy
Owner, Creator, Artist
Erika Jaklic McCoy is a watercolor artist with a love of nature, books, gardening, cooking, photography, and swimming. Raised in the tiny town of Thompson, Ohio, she now lives and paints in northeast Cincinnati.
Shop policies
I am a watercolor artist. My watercolor paintings come to life in my home studio in northeast Cincinnati. My work is inspired by my garden and my travels. Most often I start with my own original photographs - from my home garden or of beauty found in my travels and adventures. After drawing a detailed pencil sketch, I paint the original using the rich, pure colors of Winsor and Newton Professional Watercolour and a variety of high quality watercolor papers. When the painting is complete, I work with a local fine art print shop to reproduce my originals as both cards and prints.
Watercolor Print Greeting Cards:
Cards are printed on smooth cardstock and come with a matching white envelope. Individual cards are packaged in a cellophane sleeve. Sets of cards arrive in plastic boxes.
Watercolor Prints:
Giclée prints are available unmatted or matted in cream, white, or black and arrived enclosed in a protective cellophane sleeve.
Original watercolor paintings of prints listed in my shop:
I am beginning to sell some of my original watercolor paintings. Many of my originals hang in my home or in the home of family and friends but are available as prints and cards. My work ranges in size from 4 by 6 inches to 24 by 36 inches.
Accepted payment methods
Returns and exchanges
I gladly accept returns, exchanges, and cancellations
The following items can't be returned or exchanged
- Custom or personalized orders
- Perishable products (like food or flowers)
- Digital downloads
- Intimate items (for health/hygiene reasons)
Returns and exchange details
Items damaged during shipment will be replaced free of charge. Returns will be fully refunded less your shipping costs if product is returned within 2 weeks of your receipt and in original condition.
No refunds are given on commissioned paintings unless there is damage in shipment (which will be covered by insurance).
Payment
Clients pay for custom orders before I begin work. Once payment has been made and we have finalized the details of your order, I will get started.
If for some reason you decide to cancel the custom order, you can get a full refund before the pencil sketch is started. After I have started the pencil sketch, I can refund 80% of the price. If the order is canceled after the pen and ink or watercolor layers have begun, the refund will be 50%.
Shipping
Items are shipped First Class via USPS with tracking. Please note that shipping costs include the cost of shipping and packaging materials - not just postage.
I will contact you when I receive my order and again when your order ships.
Commissioned Work is insured during shipping.
Additional policies and FAQs
Over years I have created several watercolor paintings for friends and family, based on favorite flowers, a special vacation, or an important memory. Do you have a moment you want to capture through watercolor? Message me and we can begin to discuss your project. Your project can be customized in almost every possible way. Commissioned paintings require at least a month for planning and creation. I will send you photos throughout the process to ensure that you are satisfied with the final product.
Please note that I reserve the right to sell prints and cards based on the original work that I create for clients.