paintings, ramblings
Photos taken by moonlight. I was some sort of a doll on Sunday night, I think. I do love this time of the year more than any other. Its a real bummer that Halloween is on a Wednesday night this year. So why not get dressed up early? As silly as they may seem I …
Continue reading “Of spooky nights and hayrides at twilight”
Yes indeed, the joy of searching for vintage clothes. It makes my head spin with excitement. I do need to post more of my finds….this outfit is entirely thrifted (including the tights!) The other day I walked through a flock of blackbirds. What a joy it was to see their iridescent black feathers in contrast …
Although I bought this antique desk for my sketching I often find myself on the floor. It is covered in a drop cloth so messes can be made without worry. Some new things to inspire~ pretty luggage, ship basket and blue cup (I have been very much into cobalt blue recently). Going to glue some …
I had such an enchanting weekend! Friday was our four year wedding anniversary. October was the perfect month to get married and even a more perfect month to celebrate! Friday night we went to go see Tori perform. The concert was amazing. The colors of my weeknd:
with The Very Reluctant Farewell which also came in first place as the most favored, followed by One Misty Morning. I would like to thank you, each and every one of you! I received a heartstopping total of 77 entries (56 from this blog address and 21 from my livejournal where I post sometimes). I …
…have now turned grey and rainy. Speaking of grey I have to mention that am so inspired by the palette of Andrew Wyeth. His rural subject matter has always been an inspiration to me, but those grays and golds and browns! This little white house painting is a definite favorite. I clipped it out and …
Its that time again…time for another drawing! All you need to do is pick you favorite print and it just may be yours! Which one will you choose? 1. The Woods the Sea and Tea 2. Lost at Sea 3. The Very Reluctant Farewell 4. One Misty Morning Choose one of the four listed here …
Most of my initial ideas are recorded in my sketchbook. Recently I have been attached to it, carrying it around everywhere. Ideas come and go through dreams, meanderings outdoors, while perusing antique shops, driving or drinking a cup of yummy tea…I never know when I’ll need my book! I have pretty patterned tapes that I …
Continue reading “Dreaming of ships with map patterned sails”
Chimneys, smokey swirls and folk art leaves, a new sketch Waiting on a Whimsy Leaf I just finished this tonight and it is offered here in print form! and some details… I am in love with sketching. My hope is to further develop my sketches into large paintings. But for now I am sketching like …