Category Archives: picture a day

Picture a Day #79 – Revisiting My Drawing

Posted on March 19, 2012 by joanienaz

Almost three weeks ago I began a colored pencil still life of apples and a pear, with the intention of using watercolor. I spent most of yesterday thinking about my color scheme. Today I revisit that drawing with two more steps in the … Continue reading →

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Picture a Day #78 – Recipe of the Week

Posted on March 18, 2012 by joanienaz

Today a new week has begun. Looking back on my frenzy of baking during the rainy weather this past week, I have decided to share the recipe that I liked the best. This began as a pumpkin bread recipe in my old … Continue reading →

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Picture a Day #77 – A “Green” Message for St. Patirck’s Day

Posted on March 17, 2012 by joanienaz

OK, this Forest Corners project that I began on Thursday is finished! I got a little carried away…but I think I made my point. I have spent a lot of time in the forest, and this abstract composition is my attempt to capture all … Continue reading →

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Picture a Day #76 – Forest Corners

Posted on March 16, 2012 by joanienaz

You may need to use your imagination to see the forest in this corner study. It is still a work in process. I wanted to try a landscape of sorts. I am still considering whether or not to add collage … Continue reading →

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Picture a Day #75 – When It Rains I Paint!

Posted on March 15, 2012 by joanienaz

It’s been a wet week. Usually I feel more like painting on a sunny day, but I am so cooped up that I have resorted to an art-a-thon! Today I began one painting, and finished two others. Since I’m still gazing … Continue reading →

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Picture a Day #74 – Home Made Pizza!

Posted on March 14, 2012 by joanienaz

If I had known I was going to post this today, I would have baked my pizza in a circle. For my Pi Day post check out my other blog! There are times when my husband and I like to make pizza … Continue reading →

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Picture a Day #73 – Collage Cover Art

Posted on March 13, 2012 by joanienaz

Six weeks ago I published my first novel as an e-book on Smashwords and Amazon. Now I am faced with the task of marketing it. When I considered the cover of my book, which not only represents my work but inspires … Continue reading →

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Picture a Day #72 – Jack Kerouac, Lowell MA Native Son

Posted on March 12, 2012 by joanienaz

I prepared this post a couple of days ago, and then realized that today is Jack Kerouac’s 90th birthday. Here is the post that I saw on Facebook from Brain Pickings. My husband is a fan of the writer Jack … Continue reading →

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Picture a Day #71 – Fire Island, New York

Posted on March 11, 2012 by joanienaz

Today is a blustery day. If you look out the window one minute it’s sunny, the next there’s a heavy shower. So my thoughts have returned to our summer 2008 trip across the country, from the Pacific coast to the … Continue reading →

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Picture a Day #70 – More Corners in the Sky

Posted on March 10, 2012 by joanienaz

After playing around with those apples yesterday, I needed to do something more. I took another look at my Corners of the Sky, and decided what it needed was some collage. I now believe that collage is the answer to almost any problem! … Continue reading →

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