Monday, April 29, 2024

Tour de Tulips


 This piece I created to use in one of my step-by-step drawing classes with the Zentangle© art method and beautiful blooms as my inspiration.

Thursday, April 25, 2024

Tour de Tulips

 


Can you recall that line in a popular Christmas carol proclaiming 'it's the most wonderful time of the year'?

Well, simply stated, that is how I feel when tulips bloom.  

So, my annual tour de tulips is underway and corresponds to several images that I will post of the amazingly beautiful blooms that are gracing the landscape in all sorts of brilliant colors.  

It is a feast for the eyes,  Stay tuned.

Thursday, April 18, 2024

More of My Loves

 

“SWEET APRIL SHOWERS 

DO SPRING MAY FLOWERS.”

                                                                                        --Thomas Tusser


Monday, April 15, 2024

Homage to the Eclipse

 


A week ago the moon passed between the Sun and Earth and created a total solar eclipse that was visible along a path from Mexico to Canada and included the contiguous United States.  What a spectacular and extraordinary event.  In these parts of Iowa our view was of a partial eclipse yet nevertheless an amazing occurrence to witness.  It was fun, exciting, unique and a great weather day to be outdoors. 

The above drawing is one of my originals that honors this extraordinary astrological happening that I loved being able to witness.  In the center notice the textured surface of the moon with the sun just behind and illuminated.  What continues is a tribute to the timing (spring) of this rare event when the landscape comes to life as the sun's rays intensify and daylight expands.

Thursday, April 11, 2024

Things w Wings


In the past few days I have seen several Red Admiral butterflies.  Seems a bit early for them but this year they are here.  And, a friend, who recently did a butterfly survey in a local wooded area, also found Eastern Swallowtail, Mourning Cloak, Cabbage White, Clouded Sulfur and Fritillary.  So, head outdoors and have a look.  Who knows what will flutter by!?!

Monday, April 8, 2024

Harbingers of Spring

 


"That is one good thing about this world–

there are always sure to be more springs."

                                                                                 –L.M. Montgomery