Blessings

Acorns and oak leaves on the ground...

Black walnuts for winter baking...

a final harvest of veggies...  

and a few asters bravely blooming.

November may be cold and gray but it still brings its own special brand of blessings.

Hope all of you are blessed this week.

Hugs

Debbie

"The Lord gives strength to his people; the Lord blesses his people with peace."  Psalm 29:11 (NIV)

Autumn's Collection

 Some of autumn's collection sits on my studio table.  It is waiting to be sketched and painted.

   When I go for walks this time of the year there are  many things underfoot that find their way indoors.  












                                                                                                            Leaves of different species, berries, and  nuts are just a few of the mementos gathered.    They are rich in texture as well as color.                                                              
All are a wonderful source of inspiration.




What makes this type of collection special is when it fades there is generally more to be found.  That is if the squirrels have not gathered up all the nuts!

  Are any of you gathering some of autumn's collection?   If so - hope you will share.  


Have  a wonderful day - God Bless!

A Visit

Yesterday someone paid me a visit.

                                                               

                                              I served him up some of these vittles.


He just might become a frequent visitor.





Hope you  will too.

Have a Blessed Sunday!    

Some updates...

Just some updates ... We've become friends! 

 Isn't it amazing what a few apples or carrots can do to build a friendship.  It has been my experience that often times breaking bread together builds good relations.   There is something wonderful that happens when folks share a meal (or an apple or carrot) .  Walls come down and bridges are built.  

Just like my new friend - we may differ in our perspective but we both enjoy a crunchy treat.  

 

 Speaking of treats...the flower fairy visited and left Mr. Scarecrow with an armload of blossoms.   He is now complete.  

 

In keeping with the season of gathering I have been collecting odd bits and pieces of nature.   My studio is becoming somewhat untidy from all the things being brought in.  

When drawing I take time to see the tiny intricate patterns that decorate an acorn cap and the small florets that comprise goldenrod. It is extraordinary the fine detail God has showcased in what seems ordinary.

 

 

 

Thank you for allowing me to share some of life's updates.   May you have a blessed evening!