Harry

Sad to see it end, such a fun ride - so much to thrill and amaze and mystify. Harry Potter made me feel like a kid myself.

Phantom of the Night

My 'newest' pot of Phantom Petunias -purchased from the nursery this spring. Still blooming profusely and still quite dramatic! The blossoms are almost black so I would have named them Phantom of the Night!

The pale green of the leaves sets off the blossoms perfectly.

Full Buck (as young male deer sprout their antlers now) Full Thunder (as July has the most thunderstorms) Full Hay (as haying is underway, long into the night with a full moon perhaps). Hastily done as I spotted the full moon on the way home from the movies(Harry Potter finale - fantastic!!!) The masking on the full moon failed me so there are freckles on this full moon!! ;-)

Dannel Malloy

Our 'new' Governor - not totally accurate but now I can journal around his face what I think of him!!

Water World

Pups are now officially salty dawgs.

Mystery Flowers

So lovely I had to sketch them. Not sure what they are - very Tall (some at least three feet) and bright colors. Several were staked but I choose not to include that. Imagine what a lovely dramatic bouquet they would make. Nature amazes me with the delicate variety of shape and color and each has such a fleeting presence - a gift from God.

235 Years ago - who could have imagined such a Great, Free country? Not perfect by a long shot, but the best thing going and hopefully continuing strong and true. A fun day around our house, lots of kids and dogs, food and fun. God Bless America, and thank you to all who serve or served.

OB/GYN

Upon arrival no one was in the waiting room - I thought my sketchbook would remain idle as nothing was sketchworthy. Shortly the patients arrived, and I had a few models with which to work. I felt brave sketching but no one even noticed.

Flora and Fauna

Early mornings the puppies are out and the new morning unfolds. This montage emerged. Of course the pups got into everything while I tried to sketch (color added later)

I have long admired the Hydrangea family of shrubs, from the giant puffy snowballs to the delicate pink or blue lacecaps. Happily mine is blooming this year, even flourishing - no idea why but I thoroughly enjoyed this closeup study.

Chewie

Two Puppies errr beavers live in this house!

SaltMarsh Moon

OK it's not the Full Salt Marsh Moon, but it was for me. It was about 9;30 last Thursday night, I was on my way home from babysitting Colin, Cali and Ella - I had not noticed the moon until I passed over the salt marsh river - there it was, bright orange and casting lovely color across the grasses. Amazing it was still so light too. Had to paint from memory but it was worth remembering.

Creepy Crawlies

Inspired by Apple-Pine's beetle post, I ventured out to see what was currently crawling about in my New England yard. This only scratches the surface! Sorry this scan is a bit blurry and I mistakenly marked the Green June bug as Brown - late night texting error.

Playland

The pups love playing, digging and chewing under our huge Rhododendrons. In full bloom right now.

Otis and Angus

At almost 10 weeks they are growing quickly and have energy to spare. It's almost impossible to get a clear picture as they are constantly on the move. Thank God they are training very well, bright puppies aiming to please, ya gotta love Labs.

A new sketchbook devoted to the "babies". Page one done from an early picture. I will eventually learn how to draw them - I hope.

They're Here . . . .

Oh Boy are they ever here!!! We have our two new black labs, 8 weeks old and they are firecrackers! We have waited almost three months for them. One pup we have done before but two at once? YIKES!! We may be certifiably insane. Very adorable, but always moving and black is so hard to capture in photo and paint. So here is a sleeping sketch, Otis wears a red collar and Angus a blue collar - It's a Twin Thing!!

Spring - Sorta

I can dream anyway! I want to plant and pot and propagate!!! But New England had turned into swamp land. Rain for weeks now and more forecast into next week. Will my garden ever get planted. I have been to the nursery and have all my vegetables and some flowers ready to GO!!

AND, it would be so nice to get to the beach Before the summer crowds arrive.

Magenta Magnolias

Magnificent magnolias, such a welcome sight after a Long winger. Spring is in full bloom now.

Raptor's Rule

First Day of T Ball, loaded with fun and confusion.

Colins Bouquet

Quite an ODD composition! I started with the tree and bench, and later decided to add in Colin's bouquet in this tiny cup - should have blocked it perhaps, oh well, it documents a Fun/Lovely day.