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Pastel Mark Making
Vibrant, vivid, versatile! Pastels, actually the “Soft Pastels” are brilliant learning tools for the beginner. Why? Their soft edges. Their mark making power. Combined with their sensitivity and their immense range of techniques they can perform. Amazing Pastels. A closer detail of the […]
- art | color | inspiration | meditation | nature | photography
Pinks and Greens, in the Forest
Another zen stroll. Not so leisurely as most of my strolls but still enjoyable. This time, there was a deadline. I was On the clock. In the forest. Begin With A Plan I went with one purpose in mind. However, the weather and wind refused to cooperate. I tried to get […]
- art | painting | photography | watercolors
Trees, in Color
Outdoors, fresh air. Wandering through the woods. Its lovely out there! Inspiring. I’ve combined two of my favorite things, painting and nature…. trees. Inspired As I mentioned in my last post, zen strolls, I’ve been working. Creating. Inspired by the trees, in color. Watercolor Charts Two Basic color charts in watercolor. Easy. And […]
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Star Crossed Strelitzias: Silly Saturday
Strelitzias, otherwise known as the Bird of Paradise flower, stunning orange with a flash of rich French ultramarine blue. Plopped in a vase they ended up staring at opposite sides of the room. Silly Saturday Strelitzias! What can you see or interpret, with these flowers? Have a bit of fun imagining and reading things […]
- art | Impressionist | inspiration | nature | painting | photography
Blue Skies and Sea: in acrylics
Time was a definite factor in this Impressionist Seascape in Acrylics. Yesterday’s post, Sea Sensations inspired me and I really couldn’t forego art altogether. I decided regardless of time issues, I would paint Something! I didn’t get my oils out, nor that massive roll of lovely linen canvas. However, I did take a quick 10 minutes to […]
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This Softly Blooms
Delicate ethereal, this softly blooms. A pale blush against a gentle visage, hints of a time gone by. Nostalgia’s path we wander down. For a moment, lost in time; for a moment sweet memories entwine. Delicate, ethereal. This softly blooms. My time, back in Sydney – amidst the old familiar […]



