When life gives you lemons, draw them, 11 x 14 inches dry pastels, graphite on paper

"When life gives you lemons, draw them." (Nikki)

"Color! What a deep and mysterious language." (Paul Gauguin)

photography

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Bright spot in the garden

Monday, March 31st, 2008


 
Iris, a bright spot on a gray day.
It’s mostly overcast today, but the Blue Flag Iris is a bright spot in the garden.

Bluebonnet Season

Sunday, March 30th, 2008


 

Bluebonnets Abstract 36H x 24W acrylics on canvas wrapped sides painted, narrow frame

Bluebonnets Abstract, 36H x 24W acrylics on canvas, wrapped sides painted, narrow frame.

It’s Bluebonnet Season in Texas again! The Bluebonnets Abstract is not typical of my work, but when studying any subject, it’s liberating and enlightening to try painting it from different perspectives and try many styles.

Emerge

Monday, March 24th, 2008


 
Emerging Myrtle leaves, early Spring

Above: this morning’s emerging Myrtle leaves, an addition to the Heart Shapes in Nature series.

Upcoming exhibitions:

1. Polypore Fungi is on exhibit at the VAST 40th Annual Spring Exhibition in Denton, Texas April 10 through May 29, 2008. Opening Reception Thursday, April 10th 6:00 – 8:p.m. at the Meadows Gallery 400 E. Hickory, Denton.

2. Firewheels, 18 x 24 x 2 inches Acrylics – Texas and Neighbors Regional Art Exhibition at the Irving Arts Center, 3333 N. MacArthur Blvd., Irving, Texas April 26 through May 24th, 2008. Opening Reception Sunday, April 27th 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.

 

More garden whimsy

Saturday, March 22nd, 2008


 
The Twins - garden sculptures of upside-down root systems

Adding to the whimsical garden sculptures of root systems, here are The Twins.

Beauty and the beast

Saturday, March 15th, 2008


 
Calla Lily

I couldn’t resist buying a deep-yellow Calla Lily at the local nursery, then while out pulling weeds and transplanting it, a large slow-moving beetle called for a portrait.

Beetle with a body about 1.5 inches long

Snow

Tuesday, March 4th, 2008


 
March snow melting in the rising sun - Lewisville, TX

75*F a couple of days ago, and snow last night. Spring temps here in northern Texas go from one extreme to the other.

Grape Hyacinth, March snowfall

Great White Egret and Mayfly

Saturday, March 1st, 2008


Great White Egret and Mayfly in Coppell, Texas

Great White Egret at Andy Brown Jr. Park, Coppell, Texas. Early morning melting frost, still slightly foggy, enough sun to make the water and dew in the grass sparkle, with a Mayfly appearing at exactly the right moment!
The photo was digitally changed to black and white and the contrast was clarified.

Perennial Friends

Friday, February 29th, 2008


 
Grape Hyacinth

The Grape Hyacinth started blooming this week…next the Iris, and I can’t wait to see the Ornamental Onions again.

6:49 p.m.

Thursday, February 28th, 2008


 

February 28, 2008, 6:49 p.m.
Amazing sunset tonight.

Mockingbird

Wednesday, February 27th, 2008


 
Mockingbird - Lewisville, Texas

This week mating season has started for Mockingbirds in northeast Texas. Mockingbirds mimic over 120 bird calls, and I’m guessing there are a couple of frog calls in the mix too. Really interesting, and a sound I love hearing when outside doing yardwork.

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