Kind of handy to be able to combine exercise with gathering inspiration for new work, wouldn’t you say? Here are some of my usual scenes and thoughts (although I’ve been told my thoughts are rather unusual, and occasionally downright weird.)
The beautiful wooden garage doors, the arched gate and the odd coincidence of star jasmine blooming next to a star always catches my attention – one day I will see how to turn it into a painting or drawing.
Pink Lady Banks roses in the sunshine! We had yellow on our shed at our old house – it might be all that keeps the shed from collapsing. We have white in the herb garden. They grow super fast. Just telling you that in case you have a shed that is about to collapse.
Did you know that new grape leaves have brownish-red in them? Apparently some do. If I painted it this way, it would look as if I am trying to force in a color that isn’t really there. Other artists can get away with stuff like that. I am known for authenticity (or just being literal).
This one little piece of river brings to mind the beach. I miss the ocean. When I lived there, I missed the mountains. It would be WONDERFUL to find a place to sell my work on the coast. I have a place, but the work isn’t selling very well. I hate that. Time for happier thoughts.
I just love the red and white with the blue car in the background. Roses have been spectacular this year. Tomorrow’s post – roses!
There are many many more flowers in bloom besides roses. These were particularly stunning today.
Mr. Burns used to be a regular on this walking route. He had binoculars and knew all the birds. All of them. He died last week and now his gate is closed. Sniff.
Mid-May and the sycamores are only now leafing out!
Brian and Cheryl planted a new Japanese maple. Their old one seen in the background has caused great admiration, many photos and a little envy in me. Maybe I should just get the name of the variety and try NOT TO KILL ANOTHER ONE!!
The welcoming committee. And thus, we conclude our morning walk in Three Rivers. Am I inspired? More will be revealed. Back to the easel. p.s. This is a California artist’s thoughts. Just sayin’. . .
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Hi Jana. I also vacuum a lot, use a Swiffer-like contraption and use a lint roller every time I leave the house. We are not as good about grooming as you are – that might help. We also have two dogs who add to the problem. All 6 are strays that found us, and I couldn’t part with any of them.
Our cats mostly live outside, but I try to bring them inside every night because of all the predators (although we have lost several during daylight hours)! I vacuum regularly, use a swiffer (we mostly have wood floors) and run any afghans and throws through the dryer on fluff. In addition, I brush and comb them regularly throughout the shedding season. It is a pain, but I am such a pushover for my fur people that I just try to cope. How do you deal with it?
Jana – do you let your cats in the house? I do, and we live with lots of pet hair. I’m always wondering how other people deal with it.
That’s interesting Cheryl, because I thought the photo was a little boring but I put it in because of Mr. Burns. This is a great reminder of the infinite variety of taste and opinions in the world! Thank you for telling me!
Loved the shot of the closed gate until I read why it was closed. So sorry… It is a neat shot, though. Enjoy your walks and your inspiration!
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