Give Me A Sign February 20, 2014

Asking for a sign

Spot an Evening Grosbeak

She waits for me now.

Art Prescription:  Sometimes the good stuff has to wait. Has to wait to pay the mortgage, has to wait to pay college tuition, has to wait to pay the grocery bill…has to wait. I have a lovely Evening Grosbeak waiting for me to paint her. I will get there…for now a purple sketch.

Radiant purple bird

Near Hawk Visit February 17, 2014

Through binoculars

I sight movement in the trees

Hawk at my shoulder!!

Art Prescription:  Today’s haiku is momentarily interrupted for a near hawk encounter. I was writing about Mourning Doves…when through my binoculars I caught a glimpse of something in the trees. I searched, but no find. Turned to walk and right there!!! over my left shoulder sat a big hawk. He/she looked at me and I startled…I mean really jumped it was that close! Then I just got quiet and watched. I wondered why this winged beauty was braving my presence. The hawk took off then to join a mate…

Hawk

Snow and Birds February 13, 2014

Gentle falls the snow

Birds perch, shake off now and then

Sunflower seed, gone!

Art Prescription:  Lovely snow and lucky my job does not require me to leave my cozy nest. When I worked as a nurse in the hospital, I used to go no matter what.  Thank you to all the workers who are out there trying to keep people safe. The beautiful colors of the birds stands out against the stark white. Here is a sketch I will color tomorrow…stay tuned.

bird blue birds snow

 

Pantone Color Mixing February 12, 2014

Shoes sink, snow powder

Fat flakes fall, branches heavy

White winter wonder.

Art Prescription:  Winter storm!!! Beautiful today, snow falling, building a blanket of white across everything. I’m working on a project with very specific Pantone colors. Mixing colors is a challenge and takes some understanding of warm and cool and saturation.

Pantone 5285