The clematis is blooming and I see buds on the peonies, although they’re aren’t many this year. The truth is, I tend to leave the peonies alone and probably shouldn’t. One of them needs to be moved as it is now in the shade because of the tree that grown in the middle of the bush. I just somehow never get around to it come autumn.
We had thunderstorms yesterday evening and we’ll have more rain tomorrow, but today is lovely. Don swears he saw tiny beaks in the robin’s nest yesterday so I’m going to quietly and carefully investigate. I suspect the wrens have babies, too, but I haven’t heard any cheeps. One of them is in and out of the entrance hole, carrying worms. I was telling Don that once these babies have fledged, I’ll really miss the wrens. Their song has been a constant and I’ve loved watching them. I won’t missed being harassed by the robins, however!
From yesterday:
Just playing with paint. Clearly, I like clouds.
I’m working on a study of the Secret Garden. I don’t have the skill set for minute detail, so it will definitely be my “interpretation” of that space. Wish me luck – I’ll need it.
Stay safe.
Happy Thursday.
nope, not wishing … you don’t need luck! you have lots and lots of creativity and innate talent, plus curiosity and the drive to learn/do something new for you. the paintings you’ve shown us back me up. :) keep going!
glad you’ve had some rain, bird sightings and serenades, those pretty flowers and a day to do what you want.
i am a cloud lover, too (especially if they bring rain). my phone is full of many, many cloud photos and videos.
happy, safe thursday.
kathy in iowa
Thank you, Kathy!
Stay safe.
I think your painting is quite good. I got the feel of the motion of the clouds. I love to watch clouds and identify shapes in them.
Stay safe
Me too!
Stay safe, Marilyn.
Wonderful!!
Thank you, Marion!
Stay safe.
You are definitely an ‘impressionist’ with this painting. I really like your landscape, reminds me of Pissarro (if I’m recalling one if my favorites correctly). Of course, your clouds are lovely, too.
Too much preoccupation with local news here. Sad events. Not wanting to bring down this beautiful mood you have displayed today. Keep it going.
XO
Very sad events. Heartbreaking.
Stay safe, Martha.
I am enjoying your exploration of oil painting. You don’t need luck; you’re doing fine; you’re only just starting. Have fun! Just go with it.
When I just go with it, I find the painting flows quite easily.
Stay safe, Vicki.
Oh…your clematis…so beautiful. I have one the exact color…I think it’s rewarded us, after this last year, with its profusion of blooms.
Great painting …you don’t need luck…you already have oodles of talent. Enjoy your day! ;)
Yes, our clematis is full of blooms.
Thank, Donna.
Stay safe.
My family is talented in art
Not I
Am teaching the youngest grand to do art and going well
I like impressionistic art so easy for him
The elder grandson is fantastic
Their parents not artists
My gir grands are also
Like their mom
And dad
This is my favorite game f yours so far
Prayers
Thanks so much, Brenda.
Stay safe.
I love your impasto clouds! Very nice. (I’m also a cloud lover.)
Thank you, Shanna.
Stay safe.
The clematis is a gorgeous color! Beautiful garden.
Thank you, Kay.
Stay safe.
I trimmed my lilac bush today. Hope I get more blooms next year! I still have a giant forsythia to trim. I don’t know how you keep up with your large gardens every where. It always looks so nice! I am always behind with my weeding and trimming, etc.!!
I have to trim mine next week.
I’m behind, too!
Stay safe, Ellen.
Your climatis is such a lovely, brilliant color! And oh, baby beaks — that’s exciting!
I am fond of your painting — such a sense of motion in those clouds! I’ll be eager to see your interpretation of your secret garden.
Thank you for your kind words, Jeanie.
Stay safe!