Endings October 13, 2016

Heard the news today

People and things come and go

The circle of life.

Art Prescription:  One of my favorite horses is leaving the farm. I will miss this gentle giant, and grieve. Gives a slight meaning to “birds of a feather.”

Watercolor 8 1/2 x 11

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Nature Collage October 11, 2016

Nature specimens

Watercolor discipline

A technique practice.

Art Prescription:  Bird feathers and eggs are a good way to explore the many ways to lay down watercolor on paper. Today in my studio we explored wet on wet, and blending watercolors.

8 1/2 x 11 watercolor

feathers-collection

 

Shelter From Storm October 7, 2016

Keep your loved ones close

Seek shelter from hurricane

Prayers for safety.

Art Prescription:  As hurricane Matthew continues a destructive path, my heart goes out to all the loss of life in Haiti. I pray for the safety of everyone in the path of this storm. We are two hours from the North Carolina coast and watching with apprehension.

fox-and-kit-72

Downshifting October 6, 2016

Morning rush hour

Mad dash to make a living

Shackles of success?

Art Prescription:  I had to take my husband to pick his car up from being serviced this morning. We were picking it up to go buy and install the parts ourselves, since the dealers quote was ridiculous. Lucky for me I’m married to a guy who can do just about anything!

I did notice the blank stares of people driving off to where-ever. Working to live instead of living to work. It’s hard out there…

Hope some of these folks do notice the scenery…small moments of joy in an otherwise stressful life.

trees-fall-2016

 

Seed Pods October 4, 2016

Life ebbs and life flows

Bursting with seed, pods open

A new season starts.

Art Prescription:  This time of year beautiful sculptural seed pods are everywhere. Reminds us all that if you plant a seed it will grow.

Watercolor 5 x 7 with my chop that says “hope”

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