Sunday, August 21, 2016

A Summer Landscape

Pastel Painting
The view from our hilltop inspired me a few evenings ago to paint this summer landscape.
It is a familiar scene that never fails to move me.   Often there will be cattle grazing on the hillside or deer in the meadow.

In the sky there may be a Red-Tailed Hawk on the wing.




Moth Hummingbird
Moths and butterflies flutter to the wildflowers that grow there.








For sure and for certain it is a place that is close to my heart.

Do you have a special spot that inspires you to paint,  take a photo, or write a poem?    If so I hope you will share.

Have a blessed week.

Hugs Debbie















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21 comments:

  1. Kathy A. JohnsonAugust 21, 2016 at 5:47 PM

    Wow, beautiful photos and painting. Even though it's hot right now (and just about always), Florida does have plenty of beautiful places that are photo or sketch worthy.

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  2. donna bakerAugust 21, 2016 at 7:04 PM

    Such beauty Deb. I seem to waiting - waiting for that special place.

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  3. LindaAugust 21, 2016 at 8:43 PM

    Debbie, I really love your art and admire and appreciate your talent! Lovely photo, too.

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  4. Salty Pumpkin StudioAugust 21, 2016 at 11:35 PM

    A blessed week to you, Debbie
    Beautiful pictures

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  5. JudyAugust 22, 2016 at 4:00 AM

    Wow, that view is beautiful, Debbie! In my urban surroundings I like to walk to the river nearby and enjoy looking at the water and the boats.

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  6. DebraAugust 22, 2016 at 5:15 AM

    Beautiful painting! Lovely photos too. You do live in a gorgeous place. I have tried to pet those sphinx moths, but they always fly away-they are so fuzzy and cute.

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  7. Carol FlattAugust 22, 2016 at 10:32 AM

    Oh my, Debbie! What a beautiful painting and rendered so skillfully! I'm thrilled it is in PASTEL. I hope you love the medium as much as I do! It looks so peaceful - some place I'd love to look upon or walk through as often as possible. Trees are my refuge. Anywhere there is a group of trees offering shade or a place to sit and rest for awhile. So restoring. I can see why this place in your painting is special to you. How clever of you to do a painting of it so you can glance at it as often as you wish!

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  8. LoreeAugust 22, 2016 at 12:22 PM

    The last view is very beautiful. I am usually inspired by the old city of Mdina or my the sea.

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  9. Joan TavolottAugust 22, 2016 at 12:36 PM

    Lovely kandscape!!! Nicely done. Have a wonderful week.thaks for keeping me company in Venice!

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  10. Carol BlackburnAugust 22, 2016 at 1:55 PM

    Hi Debbie, what a beautiful place and you've done such a splendid job capturing that beauty with your pastels. Hope you have a great week.

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  11. Autumn LeavesAugust 22, 2016 at 4:56 PM

    Oh what a gorgeous panorama this is, Debbie! And I must confess, I also find the tomatoes below beautiful as well. Such an uplifting post as always!

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  12. elaine August 22, 2016 at 10:59 PM

    I love your landscape Debbie - very impressionistic. I used to work a lot in pastels but found it very messy and dusty to work with! You do live in a beautiful spot, no wonder that you love it so.

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  13. PatAugust 22, 2016 at 11:46 PM

    Gorgeous painting! Beautiful spot too.
    I don't have one favourite yet, I'm still discovering so many new places ;-)

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  14. Sketchbook WanderingAugust 23, 2016 at 5:28 PM

    Oh my, what a lovely landscape you live in...Patoral...Tranquil....Peace on earth...

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  15. Helen H TrachyAugust 24, 2016 at 4:40 AM

    Beautiful aquarella Debbie! I love all thoses greens and yes, you are lucky to live in such a peaceful spot. Hugs :)

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  16. juliefordoliver.blogspot.comAugust 24, 2016 at 3:37 PM

    I genuinely love your beautiful pastel painting. Such a peaceful scene but oh, Debbie...my heart missed a beat when I saw the incredible sunset or sunrise photo. I would LOVE to paint it. May I have permission? No pressure to say yes. I may cry, but honest...no pressure.
    I was telling Carol B (above) about a British show with Martin Clune called, A man and His Dogs. Fascination stuff about the very beginning of dogs, onwards.
    (netfix) Knowing you are both dog lovers I thought you may like it also. Have a wonderful and blessed week, my friend.

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  17. LinAugust 26, 2016 at 6:24 PM

    Really so lovely!!! The heat is still with us, though there are small signs that fall is coming ... hope you are doing well .. I've been offline most of the summer...

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  18. zaenudinAugust 26, 2016 at 7:29 PM

    Thanks for the information that has been given , may be useful for me in particular .


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  19. SUSSEXMOUSEAugust 29, 2016 at 2:00 AM

    Your paintings always make me say WOW ! out loud when I see them Debbie. Marion x

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  20. SUSSEXMOUSEAugust 29, 2016 at 2:00 AM

    Your paintings always make me say WOW ! out loud when I see them Debbie. Marion x

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  21. JaneAugust 30, 2016 at 4:00 AM

    I always enjoy seeing your paintings, and this landscape is breathtaking , oozes serenity. Big hug.

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