Birds of a Feather February 24, 2014

February 24, 2014 / beverlydyer / 5 Comments

Birds of a feather

Stick together thick and thin

Let the sunshine in!

Art Prescription: When a friend hurts we hurt. Sending love out to some sisters in need.

Crocus February 23, 2014

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Tiny yellow blooms

Crocuses announce, open

Curtain, spring’s debut.

Art Prescription: Delicate beauties…3 x 5 watercolor pencil sketch.

Mourning Doves February 18, 2014

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Creamy morning dove

High in tree top late day sun

Coos softly for mate.

Art Prescription: Caught a glimpse of a creamy-white breast of a mourning dove. Warm afternoon sun just right. Coos, reminiscent of summers at my grandmother’s pond.

Near Hawk Visit February 17, 2014

February 17, 2014 / beverlydyer / Leave a comment

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…

Snow Melts February 16, 2014

February 16, 2014 / beverlydyer / 7 Comments

Snow recedes, gives way

To green and the sounds of spring

Cardinals call out.

Art Prescription: It’s chilly, and the birds are singing the winter blues. They know spring is around the corner.

Snow and Birds February 13, 2014

February 13, 2014 / beverlydyer / 2 Comments

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.

Dogwood Buds February 9, 2014

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Flicker in the trees

Set sight with binocular

Songbird, dogwood buds.

Art Prescription: If you look close the swelling buds on the trees tell a story of renewal. Sketchbook…

Beech Trees February 8, 2014

February 8, 2014 / beverlydyer / 1 Comment

Afraid to let go

Beech trees hold on to their leaves

Golden glow in winter.

Art Prescription: Lovely day. Hiked about four miles and saw a Kinglet!! (future painting) Spent some time field sketching, then back to studio to add watercolor. This is a work in progress.