Bidding Farewell

October is bidding us farewell.

It was a glorious month here.

  Color was everywhere.

There were many days when dark blue skies served a beautiful backdrop for the colorful hillsides.

So much inspiration everywhere.

Quick watercolor sketches

Trying to capture the beauty of this month is beyond my skill. 

Did a couple of quick watercolor sketches...

Pastel Painting

and a small pastel painting.   With so many lovely hues it is easy to become overwhelmed. 

Time to say farewell for now.   

Hope everyone has a lovely end to October.  

Hugs

Debbie

  "That fading flower, his glorious beauty, set on the head of a fertile valley, will be like a fig ripe before harvest - as soon as someone sees it and takes it in his hand, he swallows it."  Isaiah 28:4 (NIV) 

Zoomed

Oh my the month of August has zoomed by.   It was a busy time here.

While I was bird watching the garden grew wild and tangled.  It definitely could use a bit of pruning.

Those peaches that I thought would all be gone because  the resident groundhog was stealing them...well he left me plenty...the last of them ended up in these peach crumb muffins.

 The neighbor's generous gift of zucchini made its way into pickles.

Some sketching and plein air painting
was done.

Pastel painting and Watercolor sketch

So much for those "lazy days of summer".  Maybe if I hurry I can find them.

Looks like maybe these two did.

Enjoy what is left of August before it zooms by.   See you in September.

Hugs Debbie

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

150th post

 This is my 150th post.  I certainly have enjoyed sharing my thoughts on life... art... pets... gardening... cooking and such with you.     

Down The Road

Not only do I love sharing but I love returning the visit.    Your blogs and posts inspire me in so many wonderful ways.   Thank you dear friends for taking the time to read what is written here and to leave a sweet comment.    God Bless all of You!