Friday, April 27, 2012
New blog
I've been doing a lot of painting and have decided to start a new blog dedicated to just paintings. You can find my new posts by clicking on this link: Painting Ado Hope to see you there!
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
"Tulips in Red Vase" oil painting
I completed this oil painting under the direction of Jacqueline Gnott's instructional DVD found here. I'm pretty happy with it and learned some great techniques from her. Even though I've done several paintings in my life my knowledge is limited. I was an Art major in high school but that was many years ago. I've painted a couple paintings using Bob Ross instructional videos. He had some good tips also. The glazing technique Jacqueline used was new to me and I like it. She also had some very good tips. Visit her blog here and check out her awesome paintings. |
Sunday, June 26, 2011
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Life Lessons
" Living with integrity means: Not settling for less than what you know you deserve in your relationships. Asking for what you want and need from others. Speaking your truth, even though it might create conflict or tension. Behaving in ways that are in harmony with your personal values. Making choices based on what you believe, and not what others believe. " ~Barbara De Angelis
A life lived doing what others think you should do is no life at all. The quote above does a good job of summing that up. Lately I've been asking myself what it is, exactly, that I truly value? I'm shocked to find that I need to sort it out some more. Perhaps because I've been letting what other people want determine what I value. Not cool.
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Chickadee Acrylic paint by number
Saturday, April 16, 2011
Acrylic Paint by Number
Do you know new Oil paint by numbers are no longer sold? I bought an Acrylic one and finished it finally. It had some very detailed areas, tougher to do than I thought.
Friday, March 11, 2011
Repaired Paint by Number Paintings
It's so concerning what's happening in Japan today, my heart goes out to every one there. I thought sharing some art would lift spirits. Here are three paint by number oil paintings that I found in the shed of our home when we moved in 14 years ago. I almost threw them away because they were dirty and scuffed up but decided to bring them in the house. At first I thought there were only 2 paintings because one was stuck to the back of another. It was only when I decided to repair them last October that I discovered there were actually 3 paintings. I had intended to just touch up the damaged areas but was unable to get an exact color match. Mixing the paints was extremely tedious and time consuming for me. I have no real experience other than a high school art class and watching Bob Ross on TV and his instructional videos. I've done a handful of oil paintings, nothing spectacular. I ended up repainting everything with colors I mixed and here are the results.
This one is my favorite. I had already started repainting the background when I took the before picture. |
Sunday, January 30, 2011
Honorable Mention
I didn't win but was pleased to see that my milkweed seed photo received an honorable mention in the Gardening Gone Wild Picture This Photo Contest of 2011. See the post here. David Perry gave a very nice and positive comment on the photo and I'm very grateful for the opportunity to learn from him.
Friday, January 28, 2011
Remembering the "Sunshine"
“Loss and possession, death and life are one, there falls no shadow where there shines no sun.”
Hilaire BellocI first heard this quote while watching the movie "Catch and Release". Kevin Smith's character did a beautiful reading of it in the film. On Wednesday Scott and I lost our beloved Festus unexpectedly. It's been a painful time for both of us. This quote popped into my head and reminded me that it wouldn't be so awful to deal with if it hadn't been such a great, loving friendship. Here are some pics that reflect the sunshine of Festus.
Soaking in the warm sun and dirt in last springs garden |
Enjoying a spring sun bath. |
Enjoying the smell and feel of a new carpet |
Enjoying the deck with Dad |
Taking a lovely nap |
Soccer anyone? |
Enjoying the feel of sun warmed pavers |
Hanging out with Sissy |
Hiding in the closet on Dad's clothes |
Giving Pa a kiss |
Trying out a new bed. |
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Thank you!
Wow, I've gotten some wonderful comments on my photo entry, it warms my heart, bless you all!
Saturday, January 22, 2011
Gardening Gone Wild Picture This Photo Contest
I decided to have some fun and try something new so I'm entering the Gardening Gone Wild Picture This Photo Contest. The contest is being judged by David Perry who does A Photographer's Garden Blog. I found out about the contest from a blog I follow called Leaping Greenly. I'm entering the first picture below.
I took a lot of pictures trying different things and that was fun. The tough part was figuring out which picture to enter. Below are the elements I used to create the photo above that's being entered and some of the other pictures I considered.
I had some fun and learned a few things, hopefully I can figure out the link thing and enter the photo correctly.
My entry |
I took a lot of pictures trying different things and that was fun. The tough part was figuring out which picture to enter. Below are the elements I used to create the photo above that's being entered and some of the other pictures I considered.
This larger mason jar seemed too big for my subject. |
The smaller jar wrapped in a lace curtain |
Here I dipped the jar in snow, set it on our porch in the sun and took the picture. |
Friday, January 21, 2011
Cardinal Rescue
Monday, December 13, 2010
Playin' Possum ?
Saturday, November 13, 2010
Tufted Titmouse
While snapping pictures of Chickadees at my feeder I got a nice surprise when this Tufted Titmouse showed up and gave me a quick glance before flying off. |
This Chickadee seems unfazed by me. |
Sunday, April 18, 2010
Friday, March 26, 2010
My favorite USTREAM sites
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Myrtlewood
Here are two lovely, wooden bottles of Myrtlewood perfume that were owned by my Great Grandmother Delia and passed down to me by my Grandmother Goldie.
They came from the House of Myrtlewood in Oregon a woodworking business started in 1929 by William Beaumont. It's now known as the Oregon Connection and still in business.
Myrtlewood is a broad leaf evergreen native to Oregon and Northwestern California.
If you left click on the link above (highlighted in orange) and go to their website you can purchase a modern day version filled with myrtle perfume for $13.25.
Thursday, January 14, 2010
"Will look cute and pitiful for food."
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Suet Success!
Saturday, December 19, 2009
Friday, October 23, 2009
Fun with pictures
Sunday, October 18, 2009
Sunday, October 11, 2009
Touring the Adirondacks
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Mesmerizing Moon
I was so enchanted by the moon Sunday night, well actually Monday morning, that I stood out in the cold, barefoot on our back deck and took about 20 pictures. Unfortunately my Canon Power Shot doesn't seem to do well with night shots despite trying a number of different settings. The pic above was the most interesting because of the clouds and tree leaves. The camera does take awesome daytime photos like the fabulous fuzzy bumble bee below.
Sunday, September 13, 2009
I'm watching you...
Friday, September 11, 2009
This does not compute!
Sunday, September 6, 2009
Resident Groundhog
We have a groundhog living under our shed and every now and then we manage to get a picture of him. My husband Scott got the first one up above. He assumed this pose, standing perfectly still, apparently hoping he looked liked a tree stump.
I loved the movie "Groundhog Day", it had a great message. This look reminds me of the scene in the truck when Bill Murray's line to the groundhog is "Don't drive angry!"
He loves all the clover in our not so manicured lawn.
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