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Under a partly cloudy sky, the 1st day of November has a crisp and chilly vibe that goes well with hot tea and apple cider donuts.
This is the start of Branch Season. What to do with pencil sketched landscapes all around? There is snow in the mountains, leaves on the ground and birds eager to see the feeders back out.
I’m thinking organizing photos, changing passwords, reading about cyber security, and such is a plan worthy of being top of a November to do list.
For artists, and everyone who has ever thought or said I can’t draw, putting together an art tote is a good idea: sketchbook. pencils, sharpener, eraser and 2 pens. That is basic sketch set up to have handy whether outdoors or in a waiting room.
Sketching trees to research the botanical names can be an interesting goal to pursue.
Pick up a yard of fabric to use for hand sewing while listening to audio books.
Take advantage of that concentration, by learning a new language from an audio course.
November to me is the month of being comfy, cooking and creating.
November is the month of branches. I love that, Mae.
ReplyDeleteMarie,
DeletePeople are catching on to November’s beauty.
May
I've been organizing (mostly editing and dumping) photos, trying to add a few gigs to my computer storage. It's a humbling task -- why you saved some of those in the first place! I like the idea of branch season -- and it really gets under my skin when someone says "I can't draw" or "I'm not creative." Anyone can draw -- they may not be Norman Rockwell but they can be a lot better than stick people! They just have to want to. I suppose it's the same for almost anything.
ReplyDeleteJeanie
DeleteSaving hundreds of sky photos is baffling. Yet, that pointing at the sky saying, “Oh look!”, doesn’t get old. 🤣
May
Your November plans sound lovely to me. I've learned that I sketch or paint more if my supplies are easily available. Having to collect them from cupboards and various spots means that I'll likely put it off. Enjoy this new month.
ReplyDeleteLorrie,
DeleteGood point keeping supplies near.
Searching is a stuff field where distractions are everywhere.
May
Wishing you many pleasant November days. It is a good month.
ReplyDelete~Sheri
Happy November, Sheri
DeleteMay
I hate to see November come - partly because of the time change but also because it means the onslaught of the dreaded winter.
ReplyDeleteA thought re picking up the yard of fabric - check out clothing at the thriftie! Pretty sure buying 'fabric' in the form of clothes is a lot cheaper than fabric yardage.
Maryanne,
DeleteCombine bothe. Buy clothes because the patterns make nice quilting blocks.
May
It doesn't seem possible that November is here ... the months whizz by!
ReplyDeleteI like the pictures on your post, such fabulous colour.
I wish you a happy and peaceful month ahead.
All the best Jan
Happy November, Jan
DeleteI hope you have a fabulous branch season.
May