30 days has November...

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Loving the drama of sunrises and sunsets

and hoping to paint everyday

if only for a few minutes...

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Birch or Aspen?

fun and a little snow - on paper

 Bright Spot

OK 

I had the gelli plate out again 

and then added some pitt pen 

just for fun

 I heard on the news that a few folks got some surprise snow

so I had to make a little snow on paper

to show my support

and then I had to make a little more 

because I love

snow

on paper

Thanks for stopping by!

Escape the grey...

Cherry Blossoms 

 Spring Floral Abstract

At Bay

I may have to keep the blinds closed
to avoid the great grey spring weather
Rain is on the menu again
or yet

I choose to ignore it all ;)

Bear at the door...

ted e bear, trick or treat!

ted is trying out Halloween costumes 

getting ready for "free candy" day

Watercolor and pen and a little twinkling H2Os 

complete this little glistening painting.

I wonder what's next?

Framed!

 Violets

I found some lovely rosewood frames and thought I'd see how ACEOs look matted and framed.

The painting is watercolor but the background is india ink. I chose black mat board - match the background and not fight with the little painting.

Then I discovered 5 x 7 frames in a color that reminded me of sunset.

Sorry about the glare and reflection.  :( 

 Jug of Violets

Framed in a tiny 2.5 x 3.5 inch frame.

Meet the Mrs. !

Mrs. Made in the USA!

A snowman without a snow lady is Flaky!

Walking in...

Winter Walk

Oh, yes! It's snowing again in my studio.
Even the falling snow has a little sparkle.
This couple is out enjoying the weather!

Made in the USA

 Violets

Made in the USA!

It was the only thing I could find...

Snow in the Mountains

 Snow in the Mountains

(On the road to Crater Lake)

I heard that it has snowed in the Cascades overnight. That reminded me of my very first visit here. It was over a Christmas holiday and I was so very lucky to have a friend take me everywhere to see the beauty of the Pacific NW.
We traveled many snow covered roads exploring National Parks and Forests. Not exceptionally smart in the dead of winter. 
This painting is actually based on an exciting ride to Crater Lake in a virtual blizzard. Why would I even expect to see that super blue lake in the midst of winter? Visibility was less than 1 foot. The lodge was open for skiers and snowmobilers so we were able to have hot chocolate.  I was able to buy postcards, calendars and many other little souvenirs with the stock photo of that beautiful super blue lake.
We literally crawled back to the car for the trip back to town.  The road was even more covered with snow and only occasionally could you see tire marks from the other fools out on that day.  The snow banks were blue . Yes, blue. They were extremely high, too.
And the world was quiet and all the trees were Christmas Trees.
I had a blast adding touches of interference blue in the shadows on the snow and little bits everywhere representing the falling snow. You know, it looks just like I remember.
Too bad the glistening doesn't show in a photo.

Boat Trip!

You can't get everywhere by car!  Whenever it heats up, I remember a trip to the Bahamas.  Pick an island that's not heavily populated  for a real escape. No phone, television, or computer just snorkel and swim or maybe dive. Beautiful sights above and below the water and a very laid back existence.
"Bahama Light"