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Watercolor Wings September 30, 2013

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A soothing series

Flitter, flutter, butterflies

Collection of wings!

Art Prescription:  Taking a subject and doing multiples is skill building. You find out what works and what doesn’t, you can play with color, size, and composition.  I’m doing these for a note card design for UNC Hospitals. Which one do you like?

studio group

Finger Painting September 27, 2013

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Open door weather

My studio, my escape

Breeze sweeps my brushes.

Art Prescription:  And then don’t know what got into me, but I started finger painting. Squirting paint directly onto paper and spreading it with my fingers. It’s good to get your hands into a little paint now and then.

finger painting

Magic Meadow September 23, 2013

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Magic meadow wind

The breath of  woodland fairies

Stay awhile, listen.

Art Prescription:  We hiked both weekend days at Mason Farm, a local wildlife preserve close to home. It’s a spirit-filled place for both of us. A place to be still and quiet and listen to the wind.

magic meadow

Flying Bugs September 22, 2013

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Grasshoppers set sail

Over thickets of purple

Yellow Golden Rod!

Art Prescription:  Lots of flying grasshoppers today and dragonflies. Interesting behavior, dragonflies dipping their tails into puddles of water. They are laying eggs. Dragonflies dip and swoop,  territorial action…flying bugs!

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Fall Meadow September 21, 2013

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The corn fields been plowed

Tall brownish stalks bend to ground

Asters fill meadows.

Art Prescription:  Another day in the country. Went and helped paint barns at the farm where I’m riding horses. Then walked with hubby at Mason Farm, our favorite place. The wildflowers are plenty. Started a painting…stay tuned for tomorrow…I’ll finish!!

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