Another favorite snow scene was the bird bath with a layer of snow nesting on the bird and froggie with a mouth full of snow.
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Monday, January 16, 2012
Unique Snow Sculptures
I glanced out my kitchen window this morning to find Buddha smiling wrapped in a blanket of snow. Made me smile as I got ready for this morning's winter wonderland walk.
Another favorite snow scene was the bird bath with a layer of snow nesting on the bird and froggie with a mouth full of snow.
Another favorite snow scene was the bird bath with a layer of snow nesting on the bird and froggie with a mouth full of snow.
Saturday, January 1, 2011
New Year's Day
Another glorious, but cold, day in Olympia, Washington. I could NOT stay indoors. But unlike yesterday, Today I put on sunscreen.
Imagine, sunscreen in January in Washington!
Our early morning walk was on the Chehalis Western Trail, where my friend, Linda, and I came upon a ruby-crowned kinglet feeding on the side of the trail. The bird was frantically looking for food in the frozen foliage and did not care that we were so close to it. I tried to get photos, but the little guy was moving too fast.
This is what he looks like when not on the hunt.
At the ponds today, the hole in the ice was much smaller. I gather the Bufflehead ducks must have moved elsewhere to swim and dive.
A great view of the Olympics from the Trail.
When I returned home from walking the Chehalis Western Trail, another friend, Maxine, called wanting to go for a walk. Why not? It was such a beautiful day! Lunch was outside sitting in the sunshine soaking up some vitamin D. A picnic in January!
We decided on a beach walk from Burfoot Park. Check out the Olympics this time!
A blue heron was fishing along the shore.
We met Kitty out in her handmade kayak. Kayaking in January, another winter time miracle!
What a fabulous start to the New Year and an incredible January winter day in Olympia, Washington!
Imagine, sunscreen in January in Washington!
Our early morning walk was on the Chehalis Western Trail, where my friend, Linda, and I came upon a ruby-crowned kinglet feeding on the side of the trail. The bird was frantically looking for food in the frozen foliage and did not care that we were so close to it. I tried to get photos, but the little guy was moving too fast.
This is what he looks like when not on the hunt.
At the ponds today, the hole in the ice was much smaller. I gather the Bufflehead ducks must have moved elsewhere to swim and dive.
A great view of the Olympics from the Trail.
When I returned home from walking the Chehalis Western Trail, another friend, Maxine, called wanting to go for a walk. Why not? It was such a beautiful day! Lunch was outside sitting in the sunshine soaking up some vitamin D. A picnic in January!
We decided on a beach walk from Burfoot Park. Check out the Olympics this time!
A blue heron was fishing along the shore.
We met Kitty out in her handmade kayak. Kayaking in January, another winter time miracle!
What a fabulous start to the New Year and an incredible January winter day in Olympia, Washington!
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
"Free Bird"
Today I finished an oil painting that came about after the two "warm up" paintings of the other day (previous posts). I was not able to return to painting outdoors as our liquid sunshine here in Washington has returned.
Earlier this year I treated myself to a session with an astrologist. Looking at the astrological chart of my birth and the positions of the planets at this time, she dubbed me a "free bird." Interesting enough, the "free bird" showed up in my oil painting, but I did not recognize its significance until I sat back to take in the painting. Paintings usually sit in a predominant spot in my studio where I can frequently glance at them to decide, finished or not, do I like it or not, what does it need?
Not only did this comment about the "free bird" linger with me, but also very fitting for my soon flight to Greece for the month of September.
An interesting thing happened........
The painting was done horizontally. When I set it to dry, I placed it vertical. Oh my gosh, what a difference! Check it out....
I like the flight of the bird going up and the waves crashing from right to left.
Which one do you like?
Earlier this year I treated myself to a session with an astrologist. Looking at the astrological chart of my birth and the positions of the planets at this time, she dubbed me a "free bird." Interesting enough, the "free bird" showed up in my oil painting, but I did not recognize its significance until I sat back to take in the painting. Paintings usually sit in a predominant spot in my studio where I can frequently glance at them to decide, finished or not, do I like it or not, what does it need?
Not only did this comment about the "free bird" linger with me, but also very fitting for my soon flight to Greece for the month of September.
An interesting thing happened........
The painting was done horizontally. When I set it to dry, I placed it vertical. Oh my gosh, what a difference! Check it out....
I like the flight of the bird going up and the waves crashing from right to left.
Which one do you like?
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