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Picture a Day #225 – Taking a Moment

Posted on August 22, 2012 by joanienaz

Sometimes it’s good to stop what you’re doing, sit down, and relax. When was the last time you sat on a swing? Think about it.

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Picture a Day # 224 – Behind the Cabin

Posted on August 21, 2012 by joanienaz

The view behind our cabin is amazing! I want to paint a landscape soon, but I’m having trouble deciding where to start. Maybe I should just take a chair outside, sit down, and see what happens…

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Picture a Day #222 – Faded Flowers

Posted on August 18, 2012 by joanienaz

I love to watch flowers fade. The process is fascinating, and produces so many lovely and unique shades. The nasturtiums that I planted this year have almost finished blooming, and the heat of last week blanched the red ones into … Continue reading →

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Picture a Day #220 – The View From Here

Posted on August 17, 2012 by joanienaz

The view from our new place looks to the west. We are on a hill, so it is the perfect place for a sky watcher such as myself. The clouds were building over the Sacramento Valley this morning, and it … Continue reading →

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Picture a Day #219 – Oh Me Oh My

Posted on August 11, 2012 by joanienaz

Apologies to my loyal blog patrons! I have skipped five days in my post-a-day marathon. Maybe I can make it up by double-posting next week? I have a very good excuse. My husband Sam and I are in the midst … Continue reading →

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Picture a Day #217 – Changing Direction

Posted on August 4, 2012 by joanienaz

My husband Sam and I are moving across northern California this week, from a coastal valley in the redwoods to an oak woodland on the edge of the pines in the Sierra foothills. We are blessed. Change is never easy, … Continue reading →

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Picture a Day #211 – Watercolored Sunflowers!

Posted on July 29, 2012 by joanienaz

Here is the latest on the sunflowers in my organic vegetable garden, which I have chosen to paint in watercolors. I began by drawing them en plein air, and put some color on them in front of the garden as well. … Continue reading →

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Picture a Day #210 – Vase of Flowers with Pear Finished!

Posted on July 28, 2012 by joanienaz

I blasted through yesterday and accomplished a lot of work on my current watercolor painting. Today I was up early, and finished it! Still looking at it and wondering if I should do anything else, but I believe it’s a wrap. … Continue reading →

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Picture a Day #209 – A Vase of Flowers

Posted on July 27, 2012 by joanienaz

This vase of flowers has been lurking in my office/studio, waiting to be remembered. Today I made great progress on it. Although the flowers wilted some time ago and I ate the pear, I continued from memory, and also looked … Continue reading →