I love the children's book The Secret Garden by Frances H. Burnett. I like the idea of characters living in my own garden too. These are from own back patio garden. Now without the color of flowers, my garden friends shine.
What no Gnomes?
life
January 20, 2014
June 24, 2013
Breaking Bad
Dh and I have been catching up on "Breaking Bad" on Netflix. We have been to New Mexico where the series is filmed and love the beauty of the light and sky. I particularly like the contrast of the characters to their surroundings and they're actions. There are many, many bad people...doing very bad, bad things in such a beautiful environment!
These are done in oil on canvas sheets. The new products available to use make oil painting a pleasure and no odor!
October 30, 2012
Cayucos, CA Vacation
Did our annual week at the cottage in Cayucos, CA. Beach hamlet Cayucos was as lovely as it has ever been. Saw all kinds of wild life: sea otters, sea lions, dolphins, sea birds, pelicans, herons, falcons (on Morro Rock). Watched SF Giants win two of their games toward the sweep in the World Series, read a book (Gone Girl), painted, saw a movie (Argo), took an electric boat ride around Moro Bay (inside breakwater), dined out twice (Moonstone Inn and Sea Shanty) and had fabulous "home" cooked meals. Isn't every vacation a reason to eat great food? We had summer tomatoes courtesy of Pat Dark...yum.
October 29, 2012
October 10, 2012
A Birthday Card for CLB
jb and I are back from Seattle. We enjoyed perfect weather, perfect grandsons and a perfect birthday celebration for daughter no. 2.
October 01, 2012
Jimboy's Tacos
I rarely talk about food on my art blog but I just had to share my meal of homemade Jimboy's Tacos. I've eating Jimboy's since 1973 (the year I moved to Sacramento,CA). When I left Sacto in 1980 besides missing family and friends, I missed Jimboy's too.
jb the cook hit a home run at his first at bat. jb and I still will travel north and include a stop at Jimboy's but now I wouldn't have to wait so long.
Dig in!
If you want to know locations and more about the Jimboy's tradition go here.
September 21, 2012
The Day After
The day after jb and I attended my 50th High School Reunion I came home and started a large art piece 20"X24" drawing paper. I was so full of memories, emotions (mixed and otherwise), wonderment that I had to express it.
Starting with one of my favorite activities "Zentangle" I was just went from there and arrived here:
Click on photo to enlarge.
This is complete but I am not finished with the process of digesting the event.
Reminder to self, Flu Shot!
September 14, 2012
Let's Face It!
When the Fall catalogs start coming in the mail...the fun begins!
Then crop...
Have a great weekend. jb and I are going to my 50th High School Reunion in Long Beach, CA. Go Saints!
September 12, 2012
We Are All In This Together
Bowie, Bethany Bears, Ellie, Eddy Elephants, Helen, Harry Hippo, saying hello to Octavis Octopus!
All of us will be spending the day at Art Hus! Stop by to see us!
September 10, 2012
Let "Freedom" Ring For "Karen's Sky!"
Freedom 12"X12"Acrylic
"Karen's Sky" 9.5"X9.5" Acrylic
I spent this past Saturday painting. Oh, how much fun and happiness paints gives me.
