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Snow and Birds February 13, 2014

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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

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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

Planning February 10, 2014

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Start here, end up there

Brain thinks, spirit takes over

Expressive painting!!

Art Prescription:  Sometimes the best thing is to take brush and paint to paper!! You may not be creating a work of art. You may be doing your body, mind, and spirit some good by just letting go. Expressive painting increases your immune system. Now go…and let.

Boho

Beech Trees February 8, 2014

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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.

beech