This morning, as it rains here, I thought I'd post some sunnier pictures. These were from the gardens on Monday. We've had a cool spring and my roses, which normally struggle are doing wonderful. The lilies are finally opening: And my "Red Hot Poker" plant has not once bloomed red. It started out years ago … Continue reading Garden Pics
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Is it done? — updated
Is it done? I'm not sure. In person I love the background, in the photo it doesn't look so good. In person you see a lot more detail of the texture of the green. Perhaps I should extend the darker green more deeply out to all the edges? More to frame the central flower? What … Continue reading Is it done? — updated
Painting as a hobby
Working in fiber as my career, I find myself still in need of a "hobby". Something I do strictly for the enjoyment, with absolutely no expectation, no end goal, no reason other than sheer pleasure. Painting is becoming that hobby. Of course, as a hobby that means it doesn't get a lot of hours devoted … Continue reading Painting as a hobby