Out into the woods
Our trusty steeds carried us
The first spring trail ride.
Art Prescription: What fun to go out into the woods on horseback! That’s Finn’s head.
I worked the shadows on my hydrangeas.
April 17, 2018
Migration of birds
Black crackles pass through screeching
Hummers wait their turn.
Art Prescription: Working on this same theme for a commission. Final will be 24 x 48, so getting proportions right is a challenge.
Watercolor on paper:
April 16, 2018
Each flower placed with
An intention for wellness
Prayer with nature.
Art Prescription: Today’s art is a Nature mandala.
April 15, 2018
Two by two they build
Twigs, lichen, moss, and feathers
Pairs of nesting birds.
Art Prescription: Bird’s nests amaze me.
April 14, 2018
Forest awakens
Redbuds bloom pink and dark red
Dogwoods glow with white.
Art Prescription: I “coached” a class at the North Carolina Botanical Garden today on spring trees. I say coached because I’m coaching individual muses. We had fun!
Here is my demo piece where I was showing different techniques:
And here is my worked piece where I went back into the painting and added some depth. Is she done? Fun to be spontaneous!
April 13, 2018
Sweet Doc enjoying the spring grass!
April 12, 2018
Flower to flower
Pollinators begin dance
Across meadow blooms.
Art Prescription: Calling all pollinators: ants, bees, beetles, moths, and butterflies! Now is your season!
