Frankenstein Friday

Truman has been enjoying the warm weather. She is our Diva. Frankenstein her stalker.
Whatever she does, where ever she goes, he is there
watching...waiting.

Bird Men

Truman wasn't the only one who enjoyed the 70 degree weather yesterday. I set a tarp out on the lawn and had a vacation day. I read, but mostly, drew: Bird Men. Lots and lots of them.


I am thinking of doing a lino cut print of them for Holiday cards. I have an idea of them flying around a globe too...more projects!

Thursday is Kick Ass Chick Day

I used the same Paul Klee painting in this portrait of Jennifer as I am currently using in 16 +17. It was the only other time I used it. I just realized this fact. Having dinner with her last weekend must have brought this image to mind. In any case, Red Wine On Main Street is my Holiday offering...enjoy.

Truman

We had a lovely warm day yesterday. Warm enough for Truman to spend the day in the yard. She sunned on her hammock...
Took a stroll though the collard green and pepper patch...
Got all coy and cuddly...
...and enjoyed the view from the top.

Wonder Woman in a better light

Wonder Woman Wednesday

Wonder Woman Rocks!
16 +17 are moving right along. The color is way more intense and works better than it appears here. I mixed paint like I haven't mixed it in years. I think in NY time was such an issue. The paint went down fast everything was fast. Now, I am taking time to explore ideas and mix color. Things are getting more solid and stable.
I love working on the hard surface, it is slick and slippery. I think I would like painting on board. I will try that next. I have a bit of Damar Varnish in the medium so it is very shinny. It is coming along.

What is in the backyard?

Robins! There are lots of migrating birds hanging around the yard. But the Robins really make the most of their stay. It reminds me of the families who would come to the family campgrounds when I was a kid. They would take over the pool, dominate the sinks and only electric plug in the communal bathrooms and always seemed to travel with a few other families. They also always seemed to be having the most fun.

As house guests the Robins are entertaining. Robins love to bathe. At one point there were multiple robins in all 4 birdbaths and even some in the pond. They splash and make the most of bath time. They also eat lots of cherries and berries, I find the pits in the bottom of the bird baths. They get a little drunk from them and get loud just like we do.

Last year, we rented a house not too far from here. One Fall day I noticed the trees were full of birds. As I looked closer from branch to branch a patten appeared. White around the eye, red breast. There were over 100 Robins and they all seemed to be looking at me! It was like a seen from the movie The Birds...but they were all Robins. Some how this made them seem even more sinister. Like a tree full of clowns...creepy!

Sighting a Robin has always meant Spring to me. See a Robin and warmer weather is on it's way. Now, I think of them as out of town guests who come and make a ruckus. It is the season for house guests, holiday visitors keep this in mind. It is great to see you, but don't stay too long, keep the bathroom time to a minimum and eat cherries and berries responsibly.