Arizona Nirvana

I could spend days browsing this wonderful community, so inspiring and uplifting and Different from my usual New England surroundings.

Arizona Blossoms

These 3-4" milky white blossoms crown the Saguaro cactus in late spring - they bloom at night and bats primarily do the pollinating. They close up during the daylight - The result in a bright red fruit that the birds love and there by spread the seeds. Both the flower and fruits are quite a site to behold. I had to do this sketch from pictures.

Arizona Desert

I felt like an old cowgirl on my trusty steed Bo as we headed out on the high dessert plain. Great way to see the desert's beauty - but my legs were asleep by trail ride end.

Arizona 3

The view from the back cactus garden patio was stunning, no matter the time of day . We overlooked the Saguaro National Park and on to the Rincon Mountains. The sun and shadows played with the light all day long and the stars - Oh the stars!! My page is rather watery and does not scan well unfortunately.

Arizona 4

Busy Day yields a busy page. It was fun and jam packed! So much to see and do - I only wish I had more time to sit and sketch in the moment, but I am certainly enjoying the process here at home too.

Arizona 2

This lamp in our bedroom caught my eye - quite a lovely shade and twisting the button adjusted the light to what ever level was desire.

Arizona 1

Arizona Bound

Very excited, tomorrow we leave for Arizona to visit my brother and his wife. That is, IF we beat yet another winter storm expected tomorrow with another possible foot of snow on top of the two feet still on the ground. But hey, it is January in New England and that is expected. Looking forward to 70 degree temps and hikes in the mountains of the southwest. My journal needs that vacation too!! More to come.

Rectory Red

Surrounded by giant mounds of snow, the Church Rectory's red door stood out as I drove through town. Lovely old building with architectural interest (Victorian?). I knew it would brighten my journal page.

Wolf Moon

Stunning view as I turned the corner, unprepared. I had to enter it in my journal.

Trenta

Another "from memory" sketch- this time my local Starbucks - their new (ahem) larger size boggles the mind, apparently it is only for cold drinks, but still - how much is enough?? We Americans simply Have to Supersize!! This Stonehedge journal does take the wc paint well and holds the vibrancy well, not that this sketch used much color .

Gathering

The ground is frozen and 2 feet of snow - so why are there hundreds of Canadian geese in the nearby farm field? It's a long time till spring! I am testing a new journal sketchbook so I sat and tried to sketch the scene from memory - not very accurate but the journal is fun to work on (not sure I can get used to the spiral binding but it is nice to not fight for flatness ;-) Stonehenge journal

Solitude

There is something about the clean, clear, quiet, cold, white of freshly fallen snow. It makes a person pause, and reflect . . .

Benedict Blast

Lately I have been so blah, uninspired and just could not generate any interest in drawing. Thanks to Kate's new blog I Just started with the mundane - husband's shovels standing at the ready for the upcoming blizzard, and then I let it flow as the snow piled up. Quite a fun spread by it's end (and yet it is still snowing - soooooo beautiful and I will paint some winter next!)

Ted Williams

I was so inspired by this man's story I had to enter it in my blog (last week!) I simply could not get it uploaded though. So here it is, sure hope he can mainstream in tact.

Goodbye 2010

2010 was a trying year in our house. Yes there were good memories and I try to focus on those. But the year ended harshley as well. I hope 2011 will be kinder and gentler.

Peace on Earth

Good Well to Men.

AM I Done YET?

Sketching this spread was extremely relaxing - Happy Holidays everyone!

Vermont

Some of my favorite things about Vermont. Such a lovely little state.

Inspection

I am so behind, I have no time for anything, It gets worse every year - I need a Wife. At least I managed one spread from Thanksgiving - I plan to Try to slow down and enjoy the Holidays, wish me luck .