I recently took a painting class with John McDonald—not because I needed the practice, but because sometimes, when inspiration feels quiet, a class is the nudge I need to keep painting. This one, in particular, caught my attention because the subject looked so much like the view from my front windows. Locals here call the […]
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Chickadee Contemplating
Perched on a swaying branch, a lone chickadee, named Sven, pondered the boundless sky. His tiny frame quivered with contemplation as the breeze carried whispers of possibility. In the rustling leaves, Sven found echoes of unexplored horizons. Wings fluttered, caught between the safety of familiar boughs and the allure of the unknown. The world stretched beyond, a vast tapestry of undiscovered melodies. With a final chirp, Sven took flight, leaving the cozy confines of the tree. The forest sighed in harmony, celebrating a chickadee who dared to dream, his song becoming a part of the ever-expanding symphony of nature.
The Purple Cake
The first birthday postcard hit the mail this week. This was from a stock photo from Unsplash so thank you to photographer Heather Barnes. Jadeite Dish is a favorite obsession of mine. This was a fun one to do. It’s best that I paint cakes rather than bake cakes. There are only two of us […]