A nuthatch perched on an old tree stump,
In dawn’s first light, with a gentle jump.
Wings spread wide, it soared to the sky,
A fleeting shadow,
a whispered goodbye.
Nature’s grace in a delicate flight,
A tiny bird embracing morning’s light.
Elizabeth Gleason Paintings
Harvest Guardian
Yellow Skies
At Hickory House Farm, the sky turned an ominous yellow, an unmistakable sign of tornado weather for the people of Wesleyville. The air was electric, charged with impending danger. Blackbirds took frantic flight, seeking refuge in the nearby pines. The loud cawing and flapping was a stark contrast to the stillness of the farm.
The old brick silo stood tall despite bearing scars from a devastating tornado over 20 years ago. Back then, the top of the silo had been torn off and hurled into a neighboring field. Now, as the storm approached, memories of that fateful day mingled with the present, stirring a deep-seated unease in Alice. Inside the farmhouse, the family braced themselves, recalling stories of past storms.
Folly Beach SC Postcard Color Study
This year, I haven’t had much opportunity to create postcards or paintings. An injury to my back has made it difficult to sit for extended periods or focus on creative tasks. I’m just getting back into the swing of things. My cousin Kerry captured some snapshots of Folly Beach, SC, which inspired me to spend […]
Bluebird’s Haven
Last year in our raised garden, we grew bottleneck gourds for the first time. By the season’s end, we harvested about a dozen of these unique gourds and allowed them to dry over the winter. With spring’s arrival, it was time to put these dried gourds to good use, transforming them into birdhouses. My goal […]