Artsy Endeavors

Animal Wednesday - Goldfinch

2008-09-03T06:23:00.004-04:00

I painted this goldfinch from a photo taken by Sherry over at Q's Corner. She is a great photographer and has much inspiration on her blog for my nature paintings and drawings. HAW to all you Animal Wednesday participants. If you would like to see more animals from Animal Wednesday go to Teri's Painted Daisies. Teri is the host for this muse.

Bloomin' Tuesday - Asian Lilies

2008-09-02T07:08:00.002-04:00

I don't usually join in on Bloomin' Tuesday but I thought I would today because I thought about this picture I did in an art class a couple of years ago. I am going to start that class again this week. Looking forward to it.
I hope to learn more. My plodding along by myself is good but I do learn techniques etc in the class. I will let you know how it goes.

Cactus Monday - Prickly Pear

2008-09-01T16:36:00.004-04:00

I saw a prickly pear cactus in a barrel this summer. I tried to paint it. The sky got gooky on me but I like the cactus. Sometimes that watercolor does stuff I don't understand and I can't control.

Cactus Monday snuck up on me this week. I did manage to get this onto the computer. Happy Cactus Monday.

Animal Wednesday - Hummer

2008-08-26T20:46:00.002-04:00

Sitting on the patio watching for the hummers to come in to the feeder made me want to try to draw the scene. I got the feeder and a poor facamile of the bird. I used colored pencils. The green of the surrounding trees made everything clear look green. Happy Animal Wednesday.

Cactus Monday - Echinocactus scheeri

2008-08-25T07:26:00.003-04:00

I am so glad to be able to participate in Cactus Monday today. While my computer was down I did more painting and drawing. That is one good thing about not having a computer. I missed seeing all that everyone else has done. I am slowly making my way around to all the blogs I like to read. See yours soon...

Cactus Monday - Cintia Knizei

2008-08-04T06:15:00.002-04:00

The picture of this little cactus without the flower looked like a blob . It didn't even have any spines. So I had to do the flower. I like the way the flower turned out but the gravel in the background, not so good. I need to practice backgrounds, or just disregard them. Happy Cactus Monday to all of you Cacuteers.

OSI Prompt - Folly

2008-08-03T18:45:00.005-04:00

Without a good trim
these limbs became my folly
cheering every spring.

I wrote this after reading the prompt for this week at One Single Impression.
For more poetry go to OSI and enjoy the words.

Animal Wednesday - Gilly

2008-07-30T17:09:00.003-04:00

I was surfing the blogosphere one evening and came upon a picture of this horse. It had quite a touching story and I just loved this picture of it. I think its name is Gilly. I didn't mark down what blog I was on so I am sorry I can't give any credits to those that should get them.

This is my first attempt at doing a horse. His ears might be a little too long. Maybe that is the way he was in the picture. HAW to all of you Animal Wednesday people.

OSI Prompt - Faces

2008-07-30T16:48:00.002-04:00

Faces are our stage

performances daily

emotions range wide

For more poetry and prompts go to One Single Impression.

OSI Prompt 21 - Rest

2008-07-25T14:48:00.005-04:00

In response to OSI prompt 21 Rest...

Emerald green lawn
is where I prefer to rest
the sky is not reachable

All except bees rest
when Luna is in repose
on the lawn with a smile

Pert pink ears alert
while seeminly inactive
watching slinking cat

Animal Wednesday - Fly

2008-07-23T07:18:00.003-04:00

Cactus Monday - O. acollana

2008-07-21T19:30:00.002-04:00

For all Cacuteers I give you O.axollana. I thought it had a pretty bloom which is why I chose to paint it for Cacuts Monday. I hope you had a great day to kick off your week.

Animal Wednesday - Fly/Bee?

2008-07-16T06:36:00.003-04:00

The animals capturing my attention lately have been all of the bees and bugs that are inhabiting our garden at this time of year. Our garden seems alive with buzzing glittering bugs. Trying to capture that glitter is a chore. I like the challenge. My Dearly Beloved has been taking pictures for me. This is a good thing. I have a little notebook that I try to do my bugs in. I also try to id the bugs. Not happening with this tiny guy. In reality it is about a 1/4" long and has golden metallic look. HAW to all.

Animal Wednesday - Burrowing Owl

2008-07-09T06:02:00.002-04:00

Several years ago we were in California birding. We came upon a prairie dog town and it had a resident burrowing owl. These little owls often take advantage of the prairie dogs chambers for their nests. I will never forget the little owl going behind a big clump of yellow California poppies and peeking at us. It's yellow eyes the same color as the poppies. I made this sketch to remind me of this memorable sighting. Haw to you all.

Cactus Monday

2008-07-07T10:25:00.003-04:00

This is a try at painting my night blooming cereus cactus. It is a younger one. Actually it is several years old but has died back almost to the gravel, then reemerged. It bloomed with one blossom last summer. I missed the opening because of where it was sitting for the summer. This summer I placed it where I will see it every day. I don't want to miss one of its glorious blooms. Happy Cactus Monday from rainy SW IN.

One Single Impression - Doorways

2008-07-05T09:14:00.004-04:00

Never ending Love

Spoken through many doorways

Ever seeking hearts

Inspired by One Single Impression prompt for this week, Doorways

Happy Independence Day

2008-07-04T10:54:00.002-04:00

I have always liked these buntings that people put on their porches for the 4th holiday. A couple of friends of mine do this every year. I think they are so cheerful. I want to wish everyone a Happy Independence Day. I hope your picnics are full of food and laughter and not hampered by rain and ants.

Animal Wednesday

2008-07-02T06:38:00.003-04:00

This is Vinny. He visits with us when his Mom and Dad are out of town. He and Luna are great friends even though he very small and she is very tall. Vinny is a lively boy. This is done in colored pencils.

Cactus Monday

2008-06-29T23:40:00.003-04:00

I did a garden tour last weekend and I saw this beautiful cactus
sitting in a sunny location. I couldn't resist those beautiful pink
blossoms. I gave it a try. I don't know what kind of cactus it is.
I just know it is a pretty one.

Happy Cactus Monday.

Animal Wednesday - Puffin

2008-06-25T07:10:00.003-04:00

Atlantic Puffin is the sketch for today. I found this in my sketchbook. I was going to do a birthday card for a friend that likes puffins. I was just getting a feel for the bird with this sketch. The card turned out much different, colorful for one thing. HAW

Cactus Monday - Prickly Pear

2008-06-23T17:59:00.003-04:00

Hello Cactuteers. It is another Happy Cactus Monday. I saw a large iron pot full of Prickly Pear Cactus this weekend. It was actually blooming so I tried to paint one of the blooms. They were yummy.

Animal Wednesday - Cat

2008-06-18T07:30:00.003-04:00

I am always seeing pictures of animals that I really enjoy. I try to capture the feeling. I just love the picture that inspired this painting. You can see it on Gintonio's blog here. He has a couple of cats in his garden and they are featured on his blog occasionally. I made his kitty much fatter in this picture. Sorry kitty. None of us like to look fatter in pictures. Ha...

Animal Wednesday - Green Anole

2008-06-11T07:47:00.003-04:00

I saw this as a photo on Pam's blog awhile back. I just loved the colors and I just love lizards so I thought I would give it a try. It is done in watercolors. This green anole was on an agave in Pam's garden. She takes the best pictures.

Cactus Monday - Barrel Cactus

2008-06-09T11:11:00.002-04:00

I found a pictures of a clump of Barrel Cactus. I tried to do a loose painting. It failed. I must try again. This painting turned out looking like a bunch of squash rather than cactus. Geez. This just shows me that I need to take more time and think through what I should do.

One Single Impression - Pets

2008-06-08T10:40:00.003-04:00

The prompt at One Single Impression this week is Pets. If you would like to read more haiku and other poems go here.

Pets

Floating fur

lines my heart

with love