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Picture a Day #108 – A Media Sampler (update)
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
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
Picture a Day #104 – Happy Friday!
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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Tagged clouds, flea market, Mendocino County, nature, oak woodland, postaday, sky, travel
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Picture a Day #101 – A Spider and a Spout
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.
Picture a Day #99 – Artistic Inspiration
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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Tagged art, hobbies, inspiration, melted crayon, nature, painting, postaday
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Picture a Day #97 – Busy Bee
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.
Picture a Day #92 – Tulips’ Progress
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
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Picture a Day #91 – Watercolor Tulips
Today I’m back to my Promise of Spring project. I added a layer of Cadmium Yellow, and then some Permanent Rose watercolor. Here are my results.
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Picture a Day #89 – The Promise of Spring
It’s raining again. I keep my eye on the two tulips that are starting to bloom, to remind myself that spring will arrive eventually. In the meantime, I have captured some springtime with watercolor paper and Prismacolor pencil. This is … Continue reading
Picture a Day #87 – Rainy Day Lunch: A Snappy Sandwich
Rainy Day Lunch conjures up images in my mind of elementary school: A classroom full of noisy, sweaty kids, dripping umbrellas, etc. Today we are having March winds and April showers simultaneously. I anticipate a short spring. I suspect that the summer … Continue reading
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