Hibernation October 26, 2013

First cold frost last night

Green fella steals warmth from rocks

Hibernation time.

Art Prescription:  While walking at Mason Farm today we saw two snakes. A pretty citron-green one and a black one. Since winter is sneaking in, I wasn’t expecting these slithering beauties. Guess like us they are seeking the last bit of warm sunshine!

sunsetsnake

Flock of Geese October 25, 2013

Geese float in the sun

Soon to gather on shore and

Take flight in a V.

Art Prescription:  As the sun heads down, the geese on the pond take in the last remaining rays. They wade around, seemingly not doing. Then as if choreographed, they move to line up on shore and take off forming the classic V shaped flight pattern.  I’ve heard that geese stick together. If one goose goes down, the others go down until they know that the flock must go on. My work with horses is like that. The good of the herd is of up-most importance.

fly away

 

State Fair October 24, 2013

An overnight shift

When the State Fair comes to town

Brings winter with it.

Art Prescription:  Here in North Carolina the State Fair comes rolling in about mid-October. Suddenly fair goers shift from shorts and tees to coats and hats. This year I’m missing out on fried, sugar-coated, Oreo s…dang!!

state fair

Day at the Farm October 23, 2013

Who let the girls out?!?

Two mares gallop cross pasteur

And the boys go wild!

Art Prescription:  Spent a grand day at the farm…grooming, admiring, riding, sketching…bliss!! Horses have interesting angles and I’m finding them a challenging and phenomenal subject. Observing them is Zen.

blue sky farm