Cardboard inside the tee shirt
Dimensional fabric paint rough outline of scene
Acrylic paint added
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Pray for Peace
Cardboard inside the tee shirt
Dimensional fabric paint rough outline of scene
When Looking Above
or
Below
A relative sent me a photograph of a watercolor I did January 1995.
I use to stare at the way the very thick main trunk leans over with its branches waving at the sky.
It was the first painting I did that year. There is another watercolor of the same tree that I probably did as a sketch before painting the one above. With no camera or cell phone in those days, I don't have a photograph of the tree. I painted it from sketches and looking out the window.
I feel inspired to start another sketchbook for plein air sketching.
Making sense?
If being outdoors refreshes your spirit, helps you feel less depressed, gives you a clearer outlook on life, brightens your day, makes you feel at peace, then consider adding indoors viewing of outdoor material via books and videos to your love of the outdoors.
The last blog post here provides a few links to YouTube videos that I have watched in full. No browse and post what's looks good for the subject there going on there.
There is a caution, however, on what videos to select for viewing.
What I have noticed is that YouTube either doesn't have or there are so few outdoor camping videos done by women they aren't suggested. Thus, I did a couple of YouTube searches for women camping solo.
Both results are not impressive. Up front, pardon the pun, it appears that highlighting a woman's breasts is a video must have. After that, butts, tight clothing and suggestive poses. Oh, and none of the women in those results are homely. They look like super models.
I did a similar YouTube search: men camping solo.
In Conclusion, my opinions as a not a prude person:
Sex sells is a no brainer.
The women posting videos highlighting their bodies isn't as much about camping as it is to generate ad income and/or fame. I will not watch their videos.
It is disappointing that online soft porn has polluted the Internet, especially in advertising.
I think YouTube would be better if they stop posting soft porn ads, and select better ads for the outdoorsy wilderness camping videos.
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Fake Cat & Real Carnations |
Latching onto something that takes time can create a feeling the hours move slower. When I am deep into a painting, for example, even meal times can go by unnoticed.
Have a big stretched out fabulous Weekend!
On the Blogspot page for Posts when you are logged into your blog, there is a Share symbol on the right next to the posts on the list. If you click on theShare symbol, a black background pop up box appears with a list of places to Share that post with and more. I don't know why or how those places are chosen.
I know very little about what Feed is. I know that a Share button allows you to send the post to various places easily.
I click on share on YouTube. A list appears with optional places to Share with. Here, for example, on Blogger, the video link appears with the option for me to Publish. What happens to a Share to someplace else, I have no idea what goes on there. I only know about the places I am logged into.
In summary, I need to learn more about things I don't know what they do or are for.
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The small watercolor sketch is of a place that doesn't have good memories. I was very ill at the time. Looking out the window for hours was a height of activity for me then. Slowly, as body chemicals adjust, I took up a brush. Months later, things did get better.
Will I find another sad piece in my stuff?
Not so far.
This morning I went through two fabric bins with the intent on making them one. Downsizing to one bin is not possible at this time. I tried.
The best part is the unfinished projects I found are far fewer than I expected. One is a sweater I took apart to makeover as a bright colorful yarn embellished tabbard.
Next is going through costume jewelry. That will be fun.
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Autumn Sunrise 1995 9 x 6 inch watercolor |
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Old Orchard Beach Maine |
On very foggy late morning, I made the trip to Middlebury to drop off a box of donations. From Route 7, the mountains are not visible, even the lower ones close by are whited out.
There are paths I follow at each thrift store to check on things I am interested in. Pans for example are a big plus. I rarely buy one, but when I do, it is what I need at a very good price. Art supplies, office supplies, yarn, tee shirts, mugs, glasses, dishes, furniture room, kitchen things, and, maybe the footwear section. I also like to have a quick look at the gowns and wedding dresses.
Is there a path you follow at your local thrift store?