Blue Jay Moon Flower -Paint Party Friday

The blue jays are out in force lately.  They are squawking and screaming in the trees.  I can't tell if they are happy or sad--but that's how blue jays are.  We call them scrub jays here in Oregon.  They amuse me sometimes--especially when they tease the area cats.  Muahahahaaa....

I hope you are doing alright.  This stay in place order is wearing thin.  Stay safe out there and Happy Paint Party Friday!

Windy Moon Flower -Paint Party Friday

I love the wind.  There's something mysterious and wonderful about it.  Sometimes it tiptoes down the alley, or wiffles great waves across the golden fields.  It can be as gentle as a kiss, or as rowdy as a tornado.  Here you can see its magic.

Happy Paint Party Friday, sweet Friends.  I hope you are doing alright during this pandemic.  Mumsie is back home now and I am feeling pretty lonesome.

Late Spring Daffodils -Paint Party Friday

I like to put the full moon into a lot of my artwork.  There's something charming about the full moon--it does indeed frame just about any drawing in a certain beauty.

I love daffodils.  They smile at me in Springtime.  This year the tiny dwarf daffodils grew in great bouquets along the edges of my garden.  They shone through the chilly rains to bring sunshine into my house.   I'm so grateful for these beautiful yellow blooms!

I hope you have a lovely weekend, dear Friends.  Blessings and hope to you!

Moon Unicorn -Paint Party Friday

I don't know what it is, but I think unicorns and the moon make a magical combination.  On a full moon it seems anything is possible!  I've always wanted to meet a unicorn--maybe one day I will!

I hope you have a lovely weekend, dear Friends.  Thank you for coming to visit.  Blessings and hope to you!

Hello Bunny -Paint Party Friday

I did a lot of artwork just after the first of the year.  My computer was out for seven days, so I couldn't do my normal activities.  This gave me a great excuse to do something I love--Art!

It is difficult when I can't find time to draw.  Art is like breathing to me--if I don't draw, something begins to suffocate inside.  I have talked about this to other artists, and most feel much the same as I do.  I think creative people tend to feel this way in whatever they are inspired to do--it is something they must do to maintain sanity! Heehee...

I can't find my reference photo, but when I do I will add it to this post.  My sweet friend Heather posed for me--she's such a wonderful young woman. 

Have a lovely weekend, sweet Friends.  It is always an exciting thing for me when you drop by and comment.  You inspire me.  Happy Paint Party Friday!

Forest Moon -Paint Party Friday

Today is Friday the 13th.  Many folks believe it is an unlucky day.  Rather than cowering from the day's bad reputation, I have chosen to honor the beauty of dawning Springtime.  The drawing above is of a sweet deer who, a couple of nights ago, haphazardly wandered through the woodlands of my heart onto my sketchbook.

There is so much to see and experience...so much for which to be thankful. And the greatest blessing of all?  Not just the loveliness of Spring as it unfolds, but life and love.

Thank you so much for dropping by sweet Friends--your visits are another reason to be thankful!  Have a lovely weekend, dear ones.  Happy Paint Party Friday!

Eclipse -Paint Party Friday

I created this pen and ink drawing last week to commemorate the Great American Eclipse.  I happen to live in the line of totality--the eclipse will start around nine, with total darkness at 10:18 Monday morning--an amazing event which will not happen here again in my lifetime.  I only wish my Beloved were here to view it with me.

My town will be celebrate all weekend in anticipation of Monday's once in a lifetime event.  There will be an influx of up to 500,000 people in our area over the next few days.  I can't even imagine what the traffic will be like.  I have special glasses one must wear to keep from being blinded.  There is a family camping out in my back yard and there will be quite a party going on downtown.

I am looking forward to this wonderful eclipse.  In the meantime dear friends, have a GREAT weekend.  Stay safe and Happy Paint Party Friday!

The Mermaid and the Fisherman -Paint Party Friday

I have been so busy this week, I haven't had much time to draw much.  Because I love Fairytales and in honor of Valentine's Day, I am posting this drawing from 2008.  I had just been to the ocean for a week and was inspired by the waves to draw this romantic pen and ink.

I miss my Darling--He would be SO proud of what I am doing this weekend!  I'll be taking a team to perform a drama he wrote featuring Ruth, Naomi and Boaz, at two different locations, once Saturday and again on Sunday morning.  God is so good. 

Happy Paint Party Friday.  May God bless you with love and joy.  Have a beautiful Valentine's weekend and thank you for dropping by.  ((Hugs))

Something More -Paint Party Friday

I lost my sweet younger brother to cancer in early 2002.  We were only a little under fourteen months apart in age.  I have always expressed my feelings through my art--in my grief I began to paint Dow's hands.  As I did so--the picture became something more.

This painting, though from a long time ago, seemed perfect for Easter weekend--a time when many of us celebrate God's gift of hope.  Indeed, I know will see my Beloved husband, my little Brother and my Daddy again someday.  

Happy Paint Party Friday, all you lovely artists and beautiful people. May God bless you, dear ones, with His joy and peace.  Thank you for dropping by.

Purple Moon -Paint Party Friday

I painted this large acrylic on a large canvas in 2010 to honor the life of a dear little friend. Crickette's extraordinary story can be found at Angel Stories.  Her face is hidden in this painting--can you find her?

We still miss our small mischievous Crickette'. 

Above is another peek into my sketchbook.  I found a wonderful photo of a cat yawning--it so hit my funny bone, this sketch popped out of my pencil.  Bwaahahahahaa...Dragon Breath!  I am sure Crickette' would have smiled to see this one.

Have a lovely day, sweet Friends!  Happy Paint Party Friday!

River Rock Painting

One lazy summer afternoon, after gathering rocks down at the river, my darling little 7-year old niece and I decided to paint them.  We used acrylics, which worked very well.  She painted some pretty neat patterned rocks for her Mom, and I painted this one for my husband.

He loved it!  I was tickled when he asked if I could paint a little cat in the meadow. I did--can  you find her?

Above is a hint as to where the tiny kitten can be found.

Oh, I think I'm going to paint some more rocks--that was SO much fun!

Vermillion Skies

This is another of my tiny paintings, only the size of a baseball card.  I was inspired by pictures I have taken of the sun setting over the Pacific Ocean.  Pictures and paintings don't do justice to the breathtaking sunsets one can see here.

Here you see whales cavorting in the night sea.  This actually started out as something else--and those whales are remedying a mistake!  Sometimes mistakes turn out pretty good!

Have a lovely rest of the week.

Moonlit Lakeside -Guest Heart Thursday

Here is another tiny painting, done in acrylics.  Of course, there are hidden hearts to be found.  Have a wonderful day!

For more heart art, photography and altogether fabulous heart stuff from around the world, visit Clytie at Random Hearts for Guest Heart Thursday.

Magical Moon -Guest Heart Thursday

Have you ever seen it snowing under a full moon.  I have.  Once.  I never forgot the soft sound of the snow falling through the silvery light of the moon.  The trees were still and the snowflakes danced. Of course, there are hearts to be found...

Have a lovely warm summer day!

For more heart art, photography and altogether fabulous heart stuff from around the world, visit Clytie at Random Hearts for Guest Heart Thursday.

Hope Bringer -Guest Heart Thursday

"The Angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear Him and rescues them."  Psalm 34:7  "The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit." Psalm 37:18  I think sometimes we are unaware of the angels who are sent to bring hope to those who's hearts are broken.

This is a doodle I did a week or so ago--of course there are hearts hidden in the picture.  Have a lovely week's end, everyone!

For more heart art, photography and altogether fabulous heart stuff from around the world, visit Clytie at Random Hearts for Guest Heart Thursday!
 

Valentine Moon - Guest Heart Thursday

There is something so romantic about summertime with its hot days and warm nights.  I am sure should I kiss my darling the moon would turn into a heart.  After 27 years, his kiss still makes my heart beat faster and melts my knees.

Ah romance!

For more wonderful heart art and randomly found heart photography check out Clytie's Guest Heart Thursday!  You won't be disappointed!

Purple Moon

I got up this morning feeling sad. I don't know why--some days are just like that. I worked a little, read a little--fed the fish and helped my husband with a project.

The sadness lingered, so I went upstairs to my studio, set up my easel and began to paint. Three hours later I stepped back from the canvas. As you can see, this is not my normal style at all. When I took Purple Moon downstairs to show my husband, I noticed the braided rug in my office is in exactly these colors.

So . . . can you see her?

Genie and the Moon

What a funny fellow to find floating across the skies--I think he was in pursuit of the moon! If you look closely, you'll see it's right in front of his nose.

Above you see the Genie as I first noticed him floating across the sky.

Moonlight surprise

I created this graphite drawing when I was around 19 years old. As you can see I've always had a great imagination. So--what do you think the story is here? There's a subtle undefined feeling about this drawing which I cannot put into words.

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I'd love to hear what feelings, thoughts and stories this picture brings to your mind.

Butterfly Faery

Now and then I will be reposting some of my artwork. This piece of art is one of my favorites. The little faery is of the variety of butterfly faeryfolk who live in magical groves of bubble trees. I love bubbles. It would be so extraordinary to actually see the bubble tree groves of my imaginative dreams.
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Indeed, one might wonder if a person could make a bubble tree crown? Are bubble tree leaves sticky? If one had enough bubble tree leaves, could one fly up into the clouds? I wonder what would happen should one happen to pop a bubble leaf? Would the bubble tree butterfly faeryfolk mind?
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How long do bubble trees, er, bubble? Are there times when bubble trees lose their bubble leaves--and if so, do the bubble leaves float into the skies, or do they land on the ground in great foamy, sparkling bubble leaf heaps? My darling sister Clytie wrote, “More importantly, when it’s frozen, do the bubbles 'clink?'”
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Ah, these and many other questions such as this, do cross my mind now and again. (grin)