You’re My Blue Sky
One of my favorite songs includes “You’re My Blue Sky” in it! It’s by the Allman Brothers and fits with today’s painting and our front yard activity too. I’ll share more in a sec but first I want to welcome new readers to this blog. And, while I’m at it, I’ll describe the purpose of […]
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 […]
You Just Are
What has made me think of writing “You Just Are?” Could it be age? Could it be the daily meditation practice? Maybe it’s the daily painting practice? Before I share the delightful possibilities, I will welcome new readers and share the purpose of this blog and today’s post. Small Spaces Special Places Welcome new readers! […]
Why I Love Copying
Isn’t it a shame that more people don’t see why I love copying? It’s true! Copying another person’s painting may seem downright wrong. Don’t you think? But wait, before I elaborate, I will share this blog and post’s purpose and welcome new reader’s too! Small Spaces Special Places Welcome new readers! Each year, I select […]
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 […]
Take Me Away
Anyone remember the “Take Me Away” Calgon commercial from the ’80s? I remember using this phrase frequently during my previous life in day job world. It would always make me smile even when flames were coming out of whatever problem was going on. Before I continue, I will welcome new readers to this post and […]
Invitation
Here’s an invitation for you gentle reader? Really? Yes here it is: I invite you to walk outside at a time when you can meander. If you live in Raleigh, NC, I’ll share a specific location for this activity. But first, I want to welcome new readers to this blog (Welcome!) and describe the focus […]
Simple Things
Haven’t you found it’s the simple things that bring joy these days? Whether it’s a walk or a face to face visit outdoors with a friend, these simple things are the best. Aren’t they? Welcome dear reader! This week I’ll also share a painting in history that I chose as an inspiration for my own […]
Harvest For The World
I named this painting “Harvest for the World” but I could have named it so many other things. Like what? Well, “Twisted 2020” for the amazing twisted stem on the pumpkin and for the completely twisted experience of this pandemic-ridden and overwhelming year. But I decided to lean into the goodness of the Isley Brother’s […]
Two Stacked Pumpkins
Welcome to Pumpkin Central where two stacked pumpkins are a sign of a happy home. Right? No? Well, maybe not everyone is as absolutely nutsoid and crazy about pumpkins as I am. (Mr Studly, by the way, completely agrees with the previous statement ;-D). But before I get too far ahead of myself, please let’s […]