Dude is a Cowpoke

ted e bear, cowpoke

Bet you thought ted took off for parts unknown...

Well, the season of rodeos is approaching and I guess he's preparing to give it a go and maybe make a little money for his travels. I wonder how he stuffed his fat feet into those skinny pointy boots? He's dressed for show - not work. Got a big old shiny belt buckle, bolo tie, and suede vest and hat. Hope it works out and he doesn't get hurt.

Ballyhoo chased by Bull

Ballyhoo chased by Bull Dolphin

soon to be a big mahi mahi dinner

the Last Betta

Red Betta

Third and last in the series
largest and most flowing fins.

You Betta!

Betta Betta

Totally iridescent with gold, blue, red and violet highlights,

handsome little guy!

Had so much fun playing with the sparkly paint, I did a few more :^)

Blue Betta

Blue Betta

I remember my first big aquarium and all the colorful fish in motion...better than watching TV!

I fell in love with siamese fighting fish---Bettas were so lovely to look at but had to be separate from all the others. 

Someone came up with a betta barracks! 

A little plastic bin that attached to the top front on the aquarium

and allowed for several bettas to be visible to all - including each other

so a little flaring was possible.

Day 28 - another new adventure

ted e. bear tries kayaking

I like his spirit

try it all

decide what you really love.

Another little bit for

Painting a Day Challenge

hosted by Laura Trevey

Day 22 - Fireworks

Finale!

there's a shimmer in the air

created by the twinkling H2O watercolors

used to make these fireworks

Another little painting for

Painting a Day Challenge

hosted by Laura Trevey

Northern Lights and the TRUTH behind them REVEALED

 Northern Lights

The challenge this month on The ACEO Challenge is
"Northern Lights"! 

It was a fun day trying to create the effect of the lights in the sky in watercolor.

It is the perfect time to reveal the secret ...

...behind Northern Lights!

It's time to reveal the real TRUTH behind the beautiful lights in the sky!

When Santa's workshop is in full production the light on the top of the North Pole burns 24 hours a day! Today the color is green for a GO on toy production. 

Those poor little elves are working 3 shifts in the factory to keep up with demand.
So now you can see for yourself where the Northern Lights originate!