On the porch with mums
Yellow mums and white pumpkin
Fall decor still-life.
Art Prescription: I love the hues of fall.
8 1/2 x 11 watercolor
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Loyalty October 14, 2016
Waiting in the truck
With tail wagging loyalty
I know the routine.
Art Prescription: I think routine is just as important for our animals as it is for us. They look forward to their steady dose of love.
Index card sketch
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
Becoming October 12, 2016
In a rush to be
Perfect, we lose sight of those
Moments becoming.
Art Prescription: We are all novices at life…
Watercolor sketch:
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
Dreams October 10, 2016
With right conditions
Buried dreams take sprout and grow
Find your treasure map.
Art Prescription: When the squirrel buried a seed, it had no idea that the seed would sprout and grow into a sunflower. Follow your dreams, ask for what you want, plant a seed, and watch it grow.
Watercolor 6 x 9
Day After October 9, 2016
Bright sun and blue skies
Horses frisky after storm
And then there is hay.
Art Prescription: The horses were a little frisky this morning during feeding. As if to say, “yesterday was rainy,” and now we want our routine. Don’t we all like our routine? Feelings of safety and security? Full belly? Grateful…
Index card with watercolor and my chop that says “hope”
Steady Rain October 8, 2016
Steady rain all day
Inland creeks and rivers swell
Pines sway in the wind.
Art Prescription: We are safe and sound at home. Flooding expected throughout coastal areas as Matthew heads back out to sea. Grateful for our safety.
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.
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.
