Spring is exceedingly short, a beautiful season that could be cut off by a quick few days of heat. Last week in one of my regular posts of watching paint go slowly onto a canvas, I ended the post with a photo of my yard (“the yard”, “our yard”, the place outside of my home, […]
February Flowers in Three Rivers
February in Three Rivers is the beginning of springtime. Look at all the daffodils (and narcissus? Or are they all narcissus?) in my yard in these photos taken on February 14. I love February. Wish it was longer.
Walking in Three Rivers in February
One bright February afternoon, I took a walk in Three Rivers with my friend in Texas. We were on the phone together for the entire 3.5 miles, catching up on many topics, and sending photos back and forth. These are the pictures I sent to her (and a few extras). I love February.
Another Winter Walk in Three Rivers
I love February in Three Rivers, so I walked a route that I haven’t walked in a long time, wanting to test my foot and my ability to endure discomfort. There were plenty of things to distract me, such as stealing a tangerine, dodging traffic, and taking photos. I take the same photos over and […]
Winter Walk in Three Rivers
What passes for winter in Three Rivers is probably what many parts of the country regard as springtime. When we get rain, we get green. We get flowers too. And, we get lichen. Well, we already had that, but I’m on a roll here, taking photos while walking. An old friend told me she was […]
More Thought Required
This painting is So Difficult. I continue to engage in mental and artist gymnastics in hopes of making it good enough to sign. This is where I last left you, in the saga of Can I Actually Finish This? I found a painting by Bierstadt that had light and clouds and mountains in the distance; […]
A Winter Walk in Three Rivers
What passes for winter in Three Rivers usually involves sunshine and green hills. Do those folks down the hill know that the fog and gray usually ends at Terminus Dam (Lake Kaweah)? I walked a new route yesterday. It’s been awhile since I went that way, back before peripheral neuropathy when I could actually walk […]
Five Steps Closer on this One
If you receive this in your email and want to see the photos, click on the title. This painting was waiting patiently for some attention. I gave it an entire afternoon, photographing it at 5 stages. First, I put in some sky patches in the upper left. Next, I strengthened the trees. They are all […]
Quickety Update on Calendars (and a Little More)
Please excuse this interruption in your day. 1. The 2024 Mineral King calendar is still available. At the time of this post, there are 8 left, available through my website or if you email or call me. The Three Rivers Historical Museum no longer has any. 2. I spent 1-1/2 hours on the phone with […]
Perfect Fall Day in Three Rivers
Thanksgiving was a perfect fall day in Three Rivers. We went for a walk to take in the clear air and last hurrah of autumn colors. Finally, a reminder for you (and for me, since I don’t get to keep endlessly lollygagging around). Besides, you might like going to Exeter tonight, to their annual city-wide […]