Archive
for August, 2015
A Poem & A Painting: Gina’s Empty Nest
Aug 31 2015 ·0Today’s painting is one that I did for my dear friend Gina. As of today she is officially an “empty nester” for the first time with both her son and daughter at their respective colleges. Such a bittersweet time for us moms, watching our children spread their wings…
A Poem & A Painting: Mise En Place, Les Oeufs
Aug 24 2015 ·0I am off on a mini girls getaway ~ a few days on Nantucket with dear friends is a wonderful way to celebrate the all to quickly fading days of Summer. As I’ve been doing on most of my trips this Summer, I’ll be taking along my watercolors and brushes. Before I packed up my supplies, I did some experimenting with watercolor still life paintings. While I’m not much of a cook or a baker, I enjoyed creating and painting this scene featuring eggs, a wooden spoon and a mixing bowl. Oh the possibilities!
Instead of sharing a poem this week I thought I’d share two recipes featuring eggs ~ one savory and one sweet. Enjoy!
Pike Place Market
Aug 19 2015 ·0My quick trip to Seattle in July was filled with so much amazing sightseeing, including the incredible Chihuly Garden & Glass exhibit. Perhaps my 2nd favorite spot we visited was Pike Place Market. Known as “Seattle’s epicenter of fresh produce, specialty foods and independent businesses”, Pike Place is the 33rd most visited attraction in the world!
Pike Place Market is one of the oldest continuously operated markets in the country. With a divine location right on the Elliott Bay waterfront, the Public Market opened in 1907 with the mission to have the “consumer meet the producer”.
A Poem & A Painting: Hospitality
Aug 17 2015 ·0Last week I took time to relax and enjoy some Summer vacation. I was fortunate to spend a few days at the home of a friend on Cape Cod. As a thank you for her hospitality, I painted a watercolor of her lovely home…
A Poem & A Painting: Watercolor Brushes
Aug 10 2015 ·1I am going on vacation this week and have packed up my paints and brushes. I am hoping for good weather and to get a few paintings in! I’m sure there won’t be any shortage of inspiration. This week’s poem is one I found to be inspirational, especially when it comes to painting…
A Poem & A Painting: Fog
Aug 03 2015 ·1This Summer it seems I’ve been on the go quite a bit. It’s been the perfect time to explore watercolors because they are so portable…