Tangle, black and white
Two puppies meet on sidewalk
From there it’s all play
Art Prescription: My moment of cute today was meeting two pups in my neighborhood. And boy were they excited to see each other. One black, one white, and a tangle of fur and leashes ensued. Both panting and going back for more.
Index card with pen and colored pencil – a 10 minute sketch
Late October blooms
Lingering in my garden
Night-time temps dip now.
Sketchbook:
Afternoon shadows
Fall on black cows in pasture
Grain bin keeps the gate.
Art Prescription: As I do most Fridays after my two RN days, I headed out to see Finn at the farm. I can be completely exhausted, and my visit with the horses and fresh air renews my spirit. On the way home I take in the gently rolling pastures. Today a herd of black cows against the green pasture made me pull over. As I sat in a drive a white truck approached me. “You okay honey.” “Yes sir, I just pulled off to take a picture of your cows, may I.” “You sure can. Did ya see the babies? They are probably off down near the woods. They are purdy.” He backed up the drive. He had only come down to see if I needed help. Country. A far cry from the news of the day. Just people watching out for each other. I got my photo and headed home. Sigh…
Watercolor sketch 8 x 8
Delicate fall blooms
Bright, cheery on my back deck
Nuthatches are back!
Art Prescription: Sam planted some fall blooming plants. One of them is a delicate, orchid looking bloom. I have no idea the name, but the color and delicate shape intrigues me. Nuthatches are supposedly in decline, so happy to see them return to my sunflower seed.
Index card with colored pencil and pen and ink, my chop says “hope”
Time spent on horseback
A gentle sway, keeping time
With nature’s tonic.
Art Prescription: There are two ways to keep time. One is by the clock, calendar, meetings, deadlines…and the other is by the soul where no clocks are allowed. Most of us live by the clock, chasing, running, getting it done! What if we lived by joy, quiet, time spent staring off into the woods (on a horse’s back). Of course you guys know I’m preaching to myself!!! I need to spend more time chasing spirit instead of the almighty clock.
Watercolor
Daisy May wore her
Red hat to the country fair
She was new to town.
8 1/2 x 11 watercolor and colored pencil
Rose colored glasses
True color is in actions
True good is true good.
Art Prescription: Actions speak louder than words I always heard. When people act from their heart you can feel it. When people treat you with respect you feel valued.
8 1/2 x 11 watercolor
Old stately houses
Sit under a grove of trees
Middle of a field.
Art Prescription: Rural North Carolina is so beautiful. Rolling waves of fall color. Big old farm houses sit in the middle of sprawling fields and have long lanes leading to the front doors.
From babe to woman
My friend’s daughter is a bride
And now a Mrs.
Art Prescription: Sam and I drove to Nashville, NC Saturday to attend a wedding. It seems like yesterday when I was going to the hospital to be with my friend in labor. The circle of life.
Beautiful weaver
A master piece in design
But don’t get caught up!
Art Prescription: This time of year I come across beautiful webs at the farm. I duck and try and miss them, not to disturb all the hard work of weaving.
Index card with pen and ink, my chop says “hope”
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