Last evening the lighting on the water was beautiful. Watching the patterns of moving water reminds me of classical music. Even better, I liken it to composing music. There are so many color layers (instruments), each adding their beauty to the whole. I try to watch each color, it’s movement, in hopes of being able […]
Monthly Archives: August 2009
Old Town Bluffton – An Illustrated, Hand-built Journal
In May of 2009, Old Town Bluffton was celebrated by plein air artists taking part in the Bravo Event ‘Art in the Park. For one week, artists were found around Old Town painting different scenes. I chose to create an illustrated, hand-built book. The May River was my main theme for this watercolor journal. I […]
3 Second Poses of our Doodle Bear, a.k.a. Dudley
Dudley sat still for the longest time. That is until I reached for my Moleskine. Then he really put me to work with 3 second poses. Finally I grabbed the camera 🙂 Here are our sweet fur kids enjoying the back of the docked pontoon boat. It was a picture perfect evening.
Nightshade & Jewelweed
Thanks to blogging friend, Carol, I have names for my wildflowers/plants and…… a finished journal page! My heart is happy 🙂Thanks, Carol 🙂
Mystery Plant # 3
Crazy weather made for fast sketching. Glad I didn’t attempt to camp out in front of this plant with supplies spread all over. Soon as I finished the right page, the rain came down hard – the first of many quick storms we’ve had today. Okay, need another name. Quiltin’ Mama, are you up for […]
Forgot to pack my Wildflower Guide!
I can remember the moment clearly. I was packing our suitcase and thinking I must not forget to throw my Roger Tory Peterson Wildflower guide in with my art supplies…….. Really miss my scanner too. So……. this is my unfinished journal page for today. Slightly out of focus with poor lighting. Grumble, grumble, grumble… I […]