Category Archives: picture a day

Picture a Day #302 – Falling Back to Summer

Posted on November 5, 2012 by joanienaz

Yesterday Californians “fell back” to Pacific Standard Time. Today we fell back further, from the middle of Fall to summer weather. It won’t last. Another cold front is on its way, and as the East Coast prepares to be slammed once more, … Continue reading →

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Picture a Day #301 – Evening Sky

Posted on November 4, 2012 by joanienaz

This is an image taken in western Utah at sunset, during our recent trip to Colorado.

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Picture a Day #300 – Not Another Oatmeal Cookie Recipe!

Posted on November 3, 2012 by joanienaz

OK, so I have a thing for oatmeal cookies. Someday I will write a cookbook full of oatmeal cookie recipes. For now, add this one to the list. Carrot Pineapple Oatmeal Cookies Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly … Continue reading →

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Picture a Day #299 – Ready, Set, Go NaNoWriMo!

Posted on November 2, 2012 by joanienaz

Yesterday was the first of November, and I got off to a slow start on my 50,000 words in celebration of National Novel Writing Month. Last year was my first. I won, completing my goal by November 30th. I have a … Continue reading →

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Picture a Day #298 – Moon in Pink

Posted on November 1, 2012 by joanienaz

The moon approached the western horizon as a storm moved in on Wednesday morning.

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Picture a Day #297 – Halloween Visitor

Posted on October 31, 2012 by joanienaz

This horseman lost his head over the Halloween celebration at the Nevada County Fairgrounds in Grass Valley, California.

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Picture a Day #296 – My Completed Watercolor Arch

Posted on October 30, 2012 by joanienaz

Not exactly red rock, but this arch is inspired by the marvelous formations of southeastern Utah. I added some details to yesterday’s work, using Alizarin Crimson along with my other hues, and I am finished. Now I think I’ll try something brighter.

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Picture a Day #295 – A Southwestern Watercolor

Posted on October 29, 2012 by joanienaz

My recent trip across the southwestern US motivated me to try a watercolor landscape of the red rock country of southeastern Utah. This particular project was inspired by Landscape Arch in Arches National Park. I hope to capture the feeling that you can … Continue reading →