Last of September

Hello Autumn

Sweet Peas

Sweet Peas --Love the way they hang on!

Sunflower

This sunflower grew in the sand ...though one!

Meditation Rock

I love this place ...blue birds were flying all around and the breeze was just strong enough to make the leafy alive sounds! 

Holly Hocks and Ivy

Holly Hocks 

Ivy

Peonies, iris and daisies

Montana Wildflowers

Lots of colors yesterday ...rain and sunshine ...deer, wildflowers and sunsets!   Fleecer Mountain 

Perfume scented Outdoors!

Perfume scented outdoors ...and so much beautiful color!! 

Burn Notice and Watercolors!

I painted most of the day today.  I sat at the office desk so I had quick access to my flower photos for reference.  Half of my computer screen was of orange poppies and irises and the other half was on Netflix ...playing Burn Notice --a television spy show.  Towards evening, I started to feel uneasy.  I couldn't figure out what was troubling me so I stepped away from the computer.  I couldn't shake the feeling that something was about to happen ...that something was wrong.  Then, I thought about the number of Burn Notice episodes I'd watched ...I had to laugh!  That many spy shows and I'm going to start feeling a little on edge!  It reminded me of when I was powering through Prison Break episodes while painting abstract oils.  I was a little shaken-up then too!

So, I fixed the kids dinner and I poured myself a glass of wine and headed outside with my sketchbook and a fresh bouquet of lilacs and tulips to draw.  That did the trick.  

Poppies and Irises ...influenced by Burn Notice! 

My solution ...the mamma starling, squawking at me, was even refreshing!  

June 1st

Bold colors and fresh scents are everywhere!  Mountain view of the Highlands and Timber Butte.

Last of May First of Lilac Blooms!

May 28, 2013

A Trip to Elk Park

Jessie loved the swallow's nests under the bridge.  She kept saying how very cute they were ...and asking how they make little nests like that? Good Question.  We walked up a trail to meet Gavin and Travis.  There was a little running creek.  Jessie was walking with her cup of hot chocolate, in her pjs and just giddy over the creek.  "I just love the creek Mom!"  I replied, "I love the little girl who loves the creek."

Memorial Day near Butte, Montana

Today was most beautiful with everything blooming and public land to run around on.  I'm so grateful for this place and time ...and everyone that has worked for such peace and freedom.