If Not Then Why

If Not Then Why

Why, dear reader, did I name this post “If Not Then Why?” I will share more shortly. But first, let’s welcome new readers here and share the purpose of this post and blog. Okeedokee? Small Spaces Special Places Welcome new readers! Each year, I select a theme for my weekly paintings. This year’s is “Small […]

Fledging Time

Fledging Time

Well it’s Fledging Time, gentle reader! Why do I say that? Oh I have sooo many reasons to share with you. But before I do, I want to welcome new readers here. And, I’ll share the purpose and focus of this blog. Ready? Small Spaces Special Places Welcome new readers! Each year, I select a […]

Magic at the Lake

Magic at the Lake

Magic at the Lake is the title for this week’s painting and post. This name is also a reminder to seek out magic everywhere! Before I elaborate I want to welcome new readers and share the purpose of this post and blog. Small Spaces Special Places Welcome new readers! Each year, I select a theme […]

Overcup Oak Leaf Painting

Overcup Oak Leaf Painting

Have you ever seen an Overcup Oak Leaf Painting? If you have, you might notice something surprising about it. But before I share that, I will welcome new readers and share the purpose of this blog and post. Small Spaces Special Places Welcome new readers! Each year, I select a theme for my weekly paintings. […]

Clarity

Clarity

There are several reasons why this painting and post are called Clarity. Perhaps I should clarify right? Before I do, I will share the purpose of this blog and post. Small Spaces Special Places Each year, I select a theme for my weekly paintings. This year’s is “Small Spaces Special Places.” One reason for this […]

Tree Sounds

Tree Sounds

What do you think of when you see the words “Tree Sounds?” Do you think of the wind rustling through leaves? Or maybe you hear scratchy noises as a squirrel couple scampers up, grabs tree leaves to make a nest? There are so many other tree sounds to describe! But, first, I’ll write the purpose […]

More Hills to Climb

More Hills to Climb

Greetings from the road where we know there are always more hills to climb. We felt a special resonance with this phrase as we drove into the mountainous area of western North Carolina this week. David gripped the steering wheel of the car. I cued up the news on the car radio Tuesday afternoon. We […]

Get What You Need

Get What You Need

Greetings and I hope you enjoy this oak tree painting entitled “Get What You Need.” I’ll describe why I called this painting by this name (a variation on “You Can’t Always Get What You Want“) in a minute. But first, I want to describe the purpose of this post and blog. Small Spaces Special Places […]

Are We There Yet?

Are We There Yet?

“Are we there yet?” This is the question my siblings and I asked our parents everyday in 1965. Why? We were, eight of us, driving across the US in our family station wagon. And, we traveled in that station wagon for a month. It was awesome! But before I explain why I named this week’s […]

Wind

Wind

How can I paint wind? This is one of the thoughts I had as I painted this week. How can I salute Berthe Morisot in this painting? I look forward to sharing this and more with you this week gentle reader. But first, here’s a hello to new readers and a description of this blog’s […]