Category Archives: nature

Picture a Day #111 – Sunny Seedlings

Posted on April 20, 2012 by joanienaz

Today was the warmest day we have had since spring officially began. I hardly knew how to act. I put on a pair of shorts. Then I headed for the garden. I was determined to plant all of my prepped containers … Continue reading →

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Picture a Day #109 – A Jumping Spider

Posted on April 18, 2012 by joanienaz

I’m still trying to rehabilitate my garden in time to plant veggie seeds for Earth Day on Sunday. While I was surveying the wreckage, I noticed this spider. When it noticed me, it jumped away. Cute little bugger!

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Picture a Day #108 – A Media Sampler (update)

Posted on April 17, 2012 by joanienaz

Yesterday I was enjoying a fellow blogger’s post, and became inspired. Susan Geckle is creating 6×6 inch works of art to send to Rochester Contemporary Art Center’s 6x6x2012. It sounds like a fun way to get myself motivated. But what to … Continue reading →

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Picture a Day #107 – In My Garden

Posted on April 16, 2012 by joanienaz

Finally, I was able to work in my garden today. I have been dodging rain showers and juggling other activities, but today it called to me, and I answered! There is a lot of work to do. Things got out … Continue reading →

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Picture a Day #104 – Happy Friday!

Posted on April 13, 2012 by joanienaz

Today is Friday the Thirteenth. I don’t have a huge problem with the number thirteen, but I keep a close eye on it. Because you just never know. We went on a brief excursion today, and I have to say … Continue reading →

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Picture a Day #101 – A Spider and a Spout

Posted on April 10, 2012 by joanienaz

I couldn’t resist taking a photograph of this itsy bitsy spider near a water spout. I disturbed it when I turned on the faucet.

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Picture a Day #99 – Artistic Inspiration

Posted on April 8, 2012 by joanienaz

I wanted to post something inspirational today, but I was in a quandary. Then I read a response to a comment I left on the site of a fellow blogger, which included an interest in my work. Here is a melted … Continue reading →

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Picture a Day #97 – Busy Bee

Posted on April 6, 2012 by joanienaz

As I approached my tulip garden, I heard a tremendous buzzing, but I didn’t see anything. The bee was inside one of the flowers. It appeared and posed for me before it vacated the premises.

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Picture a Day #92 – Tulips’ Progress

Posted on April 1, 2012 by joanienaz

I’m quite excited about the progress of my tulip watercolor. But I have to pace myself. This is not something to be rushed. That’s always when I start ruining whatever I’m working on that requires patience and manual dexterity. So, … Continue reading →