daffodils that are glad they are inside

Closing in on finishing... The flowers seem to be saying "nah nah nah" to the creatures out in the cold.
At least that's what it looks like to me. Having fun with this one. Really enjoyed the subtle color temperature change in the snowy part.

Time for a swing in the hammock....

My sister and I went for a ski this morning... Hard not to take a little rest here.

Art with a Heart.....

"Support System"
Acrylic on paper

I'm honored to be included in this book, compiled by Elizabeth St.Hilaire Nelson. Sales of it will benefit her childhood friend, Cherie Stannard, victim of a car accident that has left her paralyzed. 100% of the proceeds will benefit Cherie and her family. You can preview the entire book on the blurb site...
More about Cherie...

frosty windows... just for me!

This is a bit woo woo... or twilight zone... but my favorite ladder imagery found it's way into the frost pattern on our garage door.
Isn't that strangely WONDERFUL!
Thanks so much Jack! (Frost)

Fishermen are frothing at the mouth....

The lake is frozen... The fishermen can hardly contain themselves. I guess it's an early freeze. I'd rather skate than fish... and it doesn't look smooth enough this year.

Everchanging view....

I don't tire of the sky's around here.... this was taken a couple of days ago.... but would-ja look at that!  So beautiful I felt the need to share.

Oak Leaf Support... who woulda thunk

Someone sent me a link to some incredible leaf art a few weeks ago... they had intricately carved images out of the leaves.... That got me thinking about leaves as canvas...so here is my first experiment. The trick is to treat the leaves with glycerin, so they stay supple. I'm thinking I'll need to coat the back of the leaf with some sort of acrylic medium, so it won't crumble... I love experimenting. :)