Category Archives: picture a day

Picture a Day #250 – Completed Collage!

Posted on September 12, 2012 by joanienaz

I have finally gotten back to my geometric collage, after two weeks of hemming and hawing, and completed it. Here is a brief recap: I painted rectangular tiles with watercolor, and then added triangles by layering color. Next I used … Continue reading →

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Picture a Day #249 – A Day Remembered

Posted on September 11, 2012 by joanienaz

Today I thought it would be most appropriate, in honor of the memory of all those who lost their lives at the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001, to talk about a movie that I saw this past weekend. … Continue reading →

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Picture a Day #248 – A Covered Bridge

Posted on September 10, 2012 by joanienaz

This was the first weekend that we stayed at the cabin near my husband Sam’s new job in the Sierra foothills, instead of driving home. We decided to do a little exploring, so we headed over to South Yuba River State Park on … Continue reading →

Posted in history, nature, photography, picture a day, travel | Tagged Bridgeport covered bridge, California, exercise, nature, photography, postaday, South Yuba River, taking a walk, travel | 5 Comments

Picture a Day #247 – A Blogging Honor Update

Posted on September 9, 2012 by joanienaz

Many thanks to the talented Mary Jo Beranek (Mary Jo’s Marketplace) for visiting my blog and appreciating it enough to bestow the honor of a One Lovely Blog Award nomination! Rules: 1. Include the blog award logo in my post. 2. Thank the person … Continue reading →

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Picture a Day #246 – Up in the Clouds

Posted on September 8, 2012 by joanienaz

More cloud pictures today, from a recent weather system. So many clouds, so little time to appreciate them all!

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Picture a Day # 245 – Coupon Day!

Posted on September 7, 2012 by joanienaz

Over the recent holiday weekend, I decided to finally buy the materials that I have needed for some time, in order to properly paint outdoors. I have used a makeshift arrangement to paint on my patio, but I wanted something better … Continue reading →

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Picture a Day #244 – Evening Sky

Posted on September 6, 2012 by joanienaz

The sky has been incredible for the last twenty-four hours. A storm blew across the valley and settled in the foothills and mountains briefly, leaving little rain, but fantastic clouds. The sunset last night just kept getting better. I was … Continue reading →

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Picture a Day #243 – Abstract Watercolor-the Next Layers

Posted on September 5, 2012 by joanienaz

Here are the next layers that I painted on my abstract project from last weekend. I added Pthalo Blue to the Cadmium Yellow Pale Hue and Permanent Rose. Then I added Cadmium Yellow, Alizarin Crimson, and Ultramarine. It’s getting more interesting, … Continue reading →

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Picture a Day #242 – Deer in the Yard

Posted on September 5, 2012 by joanienaz

Yesterday was quite a day for wildlife viewing. A tree frog, woodpeckers, and deer all made appearances in the area around the cabin. I haven’t seen any deer in the past month. But yesterday a doe, a spike, and a fawn showed … Continue reading →

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Picture a Day #241 – Birds in the Trees

Posted on September 4, 2012 by joanienaz

Today was quite a day for wildlife viewing. After I found a frog in the garden (imagine that!), I photographed Acorn woodpeckers at the top of a nearby oak tree. Later, some mammals appeared. More about that tomorrow. Earlier this … Continue reading →