paintings, ramblings
been dreaming and sketching gypsy carts as of late. This is a sketch in one of my larger watercolor albums. I cut up an old patchwork square and glued the fabric to the girl for some pattern ideas to paint. and this, pure inspiration I bought this old bought book called “Flowering Wilderness”. I haven’t …
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She is coming along swimmingly! I think she is some sort of a botanist, only time will tell. A peek, more soon…
A tag sale find of the most needed kind….someone’s big old paint box! See how quickly it was filled with my new and old paints. It’s big and wooden and has a leather handle and I LOVE it! It even came with a palette. After a long hiatus I am back to painting. All day …
visiting the pretty meadow. I just can’t keep away! The clouds were surreal. Upon returning home the flower press came out of hiding. I have a few presses but this one is my favorite. Tomorrow morning will be spent searching for meadow flowers to bring home and press! bits of inspiration, oh I love this …
Can you believe that tomorrow is July 1st? Summer makes me crave open meadows and basking in the morning sun. There’s somthing so ethereal about a field full of tall grass and wildflowers in the morning. This morning I sat in the field after a long run through the woods. The way the sun shone …
Spent an amazing and completely colorful day at Brooklyn’s Coney Island. The atmosphere on the sand and boardwalk was indescribable….so many strange and whimsical sights. The Mermaid Parade honors the first day of summer and celebrates the sand, sun, and of course, historic Coney Island in all its kitchy wonderfulness! I was a sailor! In …
summertime is upon us! had a fun time in my parents giant backyard around the fire. This is my favorite place. toasting yummy marshmallows there are bears in this backyard! and dandelions! empty wheel barrell hauling wood for the fire. 1850’s house in the background. I loved living here. porch and mom’s pretty garden and …
I can’t believe how time flew by! A little break turns into a month of nonposting. For me this spring is a time of new directions, capturing ideas…. What a beautiful Earth Day! Today I walked for miles to sit by the pond and gaze into the water and just be. The water’s surface was …
Despite the fact that it feels like early spring (I’m not complaining!) I ventured outside in the cold rain to take a few pictures in the moss. I must say, this locket was the best find ever! It’s a rare round shape and has three places for pictures. When I saw the rope-shaped links in …
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First I would like to thank everyone who entered the locket contest. Such beautiful, touching people you all are! and your writings… I was amazed at the responces! Thank you. There is still time! I plan to post the winner tomorrow night so please, don’t hesitiate to enter. I can’t wait to send off my …