Freedom October 23, 2015

Art Prescription: The sun is sharp these days. Once up, she burns off frosted windshields…moves on to de-thaw grass. And still the crickets hum softly in the meadow.

Watercolor

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Farley’s Show October 19, 2015

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Friend in the spotlight

Celebrate body of work

All together now.

Art Prescription: Went with my art group to see our girlfriend Farley’s show! What a treat to see a body of work come together to hang for a show. Looks great Farley!! This is one of Farley’s works:

Puppy Play October 18, 2015

October 18, 2015 / beverlydyer / 3 Comments

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

Linger October 17, 2015

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Late October blooms

Lingering in my garden

Night-time temps dip now.

Sketchbook:

Afternoon Shadows October 16, 2015

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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

October Blooms October 15, 2015

October 15, 2015 / beverlydyer / 6 Comments

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”

No Clocks Allowed October 14, 2015

October 14, 2015 / beverlydyer / 1 Comment

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