Oil Painting

I worked on this painting yesterday.  What does it need?  I have concluded that I do better working on several creative things at once.  Yesterday I crocheted, framed paintings, and painted.  Photos to follow.  The painting is not this dark so I may have to reshoot it.

Autumn in Ohio

 Last week we rented a cabin in Hocking Hills (Ohio) at Acorn Lodging and had a great relaxing time.  The leaves were not at peak yet but still beautiful.  We walked in the woods and listened to the crunch under our feet.  
We cooked on the back porch grill and of course, watched the debate.  The next day I woke up with the worst calf pain in my legs.  Guess who is out of shape.  

Inniswood

I took a walk in Inniswood and shot this photo.  The oil painting (8 x 10) was painted in Steven Walker's oil class at MAC.  I have started another painting for class and several at home.

All By Myself

Hi Followers!  I am taking a course called "The Artist Way" from the book by Julia Cameron.  I have had many revelations in the past 6 weeks but the one that I am  feeling the most is the need for alone time.  I have always known that I needed alone time but the course validates that I am okay with that need and not unusual.  I get in touch with my feelings by writing the "Morning Pages" in the morning (not everyday..ooops).  This photo is taken along the banks of Hoover Reservoir close to the dam.  I sat in my car and just looked at the sparkle in the water while I wrote my morning pages.  I think I will paint this.

I am in the middle of my course at Mcconnell Art Center.  The artist Way has been wonderful in many ways.  Our leader, Linda Langhorst is a supportive, selfless leader and the women that I am taking this course with are all genuine and loving and I hope to be friends with them in the future.

The purpose of this course, for me, is to connect creativity with spiritually.  Since writing my "morning Pages, I find myself being so much more creative, redefining creativity for me and feeling so much closer to my creator.

I hooked the little Santa on burlap and it will be a wall hanging for Christmas.

Last night, we went to our local Farmers Market and bought produce. One piece was this little acorn squash which I had to shoot a photo of before we eat it with maple syrup (sugarless) and pecans.  Yum.  Unlike going to the grocery, I feel like I am supporting the local economy, Getting organic produce and seeing my friends.

I want to paint this little Acorn squash so we will see how that happens.

Yes, Jim is eating popcorn.  This happens before the popcorn even comes out of the cupboard!  This is Maggie, Mollie and Charlie pretending to really love their Daddy.  We all know that it's all about food.

The Fear of Painting

I know, I have been away for awhile .  I Have been working on a gratitude journal, Painting oils, Painting watercolor postcards and going to The Artist Way classes.  The first class, the jury was out, whether or not I was going to like it but not. After three classes, I like it a lot.  On Monday, I went to the dam and read my chapter assignment then went to Tim Horton's for Hazelnut coffee.  I loved the experience and haven't done it since??? When I came home, I painted this in one session.  It needs a lot but has a good start.  As you can see, I love autumn colors.  I painted this from a lesson by Margaret Kessler on the sunporch where I have wonderful Light.


I have had the book "The Artist Way" for several years and have tried to read it but I needed help and support.  I am getting this from my class and leader at The McConnell Center in Worthington.

Somebody Has Developed a Green Thumb

My Garage sale strawberry pot.  The top plant is Cilantro.  There is salsa in my future. 

Strawberry 

Blossom

Herbs are Happy!

Jim's veggie garden.

Busy, Creative Day!

Freezing Basil - Thanks Pinterest!  Poar boiling water over herbs, freeze, put in zipper bag for use later.

I sent this to my online teacher, Dan Edmondson, for critique.  I am pretty stuck.

This one is so easy and coming together,  Not finished yet!

Flower pounding on Viva Paper Towels.  Clematis leaves work well while other leaves do not.

Geranium

Home Sweet Home

The sun is shining and it is going to be a beautiful day! 






Yesterday, I went shopping with Lina and had such a wonderful time!   Today, I Paint!

A Wagonful of Herbs

Our raised Bed Garden

See those Summer Squash!

Anyone Know What kind of Tree this is?  

A Rose By Any Other Name....

Before I even have my coffee in the morning, I walk outside to say hello to my gardens.  

My Slipcover

My latest creative adventure is slip covering my favorite chair.  It is half done and I really want to finish it today because the sewing of it is all over my house.  Need to clean up the mess.  I found this chair while shopping with my sister Pat and it is the only chair that fits my ailing back!  Love my chair...the upholstery...Not so much!  $50.00 chair...$4.00 fabric!

Spring and my garden

Fabulous Clematis

 Rose bush

Herb Garden in Wagon

Veggie Garden

My Day at The Zoo With my Dear Husband and My Beautiful Granddaughters

Family Easter

Our Easter Celebration

Michele, My Belle

We had the best time at our Easter Celebration.

We finally got to meet "the mystery Man"  Hi Dalton.

Lina

Alexis

Now that is a "real Man" who helps his wife!

John does not like to get his photo taken but I got him anyway.

Michele

Hi Ron!  We are glad you could join us.