Two sparrows flew into our hotel room while I was writing a card to my mother. They didn't stay long enough for a photo, so here's a quick sketch instead.
Saturday, February 27, 2016
Friday, February 26, 2016
Sunday, February 21, 2016
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Friday, February 19, 2016
Sailor the Yacht Club Cat
Sailor says "Hey!" to Sonny, Cher, Bojangles, Lili, Lulu, and even Bosco the Dog! Any other cool cats or dogs out there that want a hello from Sailor the Yacht Club Cat?
Thursday, February 18, 2016
Lamppost in Winter
Just had a wistful moment for Winter (believe it or not) - but I do love winter nights with a silent, light snowfall and maybe waking up to a snowday for the kids. I had a message from my students at Frazer Elementary, and they were so excited about having a snow day! I miss the 10-yr-old "Eagle Eyes" students with whom I work as a volunteer. They are such nice little people.
Wednesday, February 17, 2016
Monday, February 15, 2016
The Lucky Ducky
Actually, the name of this boat (moored at the marina below our room) was the Lucky Lucy, but without my glasses on, I thought it said Lucky Ducky, and rather liked that name!
Sunday, February 14, 2016
Saturday, February 13, 2016
Friday, February 12, 2016
Seahorse with two little seahorses
Did you know that it's the male seahorse that carries and gives birth to the baby seahorses? The lady seahorse just deposits the eggs then swims away! I painted this postcard for a friend's grand-child -- he will be getting a new brother or sister in August. I imagine by then, his mother will be wishing she had been born a seahorse! Watercolor pencil on 4x6 watercolor card.
Thursday, February 11, 2016
Hibiscus
There are lots of hibiscus plants of every color by the Old Captiva House, where we have breakfast every morning.
Wednesday, February 10, 2016
Sie schläft wie ein Murmeltier...
A friend from Germany wrote to me that her grand-daughter "schläft wie ein Murmeltier." Literal translation: sleeps like a groundhog. We'd say she sleeps like a log. Not sure which one is stranger -- probably ours! Anyway, I painted her a postcard of a baby groundhog and explained our Groundhog Day tradition. On Groundog Day, February 2nd, Buckeye Chuck, in Ohio, predicted six more weeks of winter. Punxsutawney Phil, in Pennsylvania, predicted an early spring. I wish Phil were right, but my money is on Buckeye Chuck.
Tuesday, February 09, 2016
Snowy the Bunny
Snowy the Bunny (Adorabelle the Cat's new friend), after January's big snowstorm (approximately 30") in Central Pennsylvania. From a photo sent by Wanda Nitterhouse. I'll get around to painting scenes from Captiva, Florida, as soon as it warms up here! It's in the 50s and 60s right now!