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A Painting & A Poem: Autumn Apples
Oct 31 2016 ·0Is there anything more quintessentially Fall than apples? Ok, perhaps pumpkins or colorful leaves but especially here in New England, nothing says Fall like biting into a crisp, delicious apple that has been freshly picked from a local orchard. This week’s painting captures a bounty of Autumn’s tastiest harvest ~ accented by some of my favorite, not traditionally “Fall”-like, colors…
A Poem & A Painting: Still Thinking Pink
Feb 15 2016 ·0With encouragement from my instructor, I’ve been working on larger paintings of late. I love the juxtaposition of the fun colors (lime green and rose pink) with the more “serious” still life tableau. It reminds me of our New England weather of late ~ arctic cold this weekend, followed by rain and 50 degrees tomorrow with winds whipping most days. Typical!
30 Paintings in 30 Days, Day 24: Apple Green Pears
Jan 24 2016 ·0Can you guess my color theme for the final group of paintings?…
A Poem & A Painting: An Apple For Teacher
Sep 08 2015 ·0While Labor Day may mark the unofficial end to Summer, it certainly doesn’t feel like it around here. The temperatures are forecast to be in the 90s today ~ we are in the midst of a New England heat wave! Despite the heat, there are signs that Fall is on the way, the biggest of which is that school is back in session. I have so much gratitude for the many fine teachers who helped guide my children over the years.
A Poem & A Painting: Watercolor Peaches
Jul 20 2015 ·0I am back from yet another wonderful, whirlwind trip. This time I went to Seattle to meet my son Freddy who is in the midst of a cross-country odyssey. We spent a great few days together, what a treat! I’m sure I’ll have more to share about my time in Seattle, but for today a better-late-than-never poem and painting…