After the holiday rush of activities and celebrations, I was eager to get back to painting. However, I had a hard time feeling inspired. After several false starts with more serious subjects, I decided I needed to loose up and lighten up. I started painting birds and haven’t stopped! Some are finished and dry. TwoContinue reading
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Painting Birds
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Art Show at Hyde Park Bar and Grill–Texas Landscapes and Bird Paintings from Little Piney
Texas Landscapes and Bird Paintings from Little Piney For the last year and a half, I have been painting expressions of my love for nature, and especially for Little Piney. In May I had the pleasure of hanging my favorite Texas landscapes and bird paintings from Little Piney in the classic Austin neighborhood restaurant, HydeContinue reading
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Fall Light at Little Piney
Fall Light at Little Piney I love the light of late fall and winter when sunset illuminates the trees and fields with stunning color and contrast. Here are my favorite photos from this weekend. River of Light On the Road Spotlight on an Old Cedar Cool Green and Long Shadows Wildlife
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Visiting Bastrop Texas–The Heart of the Lost Pines (update January 2021)
Visiting Bastrop Texas Visiting Bastrop Texas can be an easy day trip from Austin, San Antonio and most of Central Texas, but it’s really worthy of a weekend visit. I love the relaxed feel of the town. It’s easy to park, easy to get a table at a restaurant, easy to get around. and easy toContinue reading
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Ten Reasons Life is Never Boring in the Country
Some people get bored in the country. Not me. Ever. Here Are Ten Reasons Life Is Never Boring In The Country -One- Because you never know who’s going to stop by for a drink. -Two- You are never alone. -Three- You will hear plenty of free outdoor music. -Four- Family time is plentiful.Continue reading
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The Bastrop 2016 Transformer Mural Project
VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE 2016 TRANSFORMER MURAL HERE Bastrop Public Art Bastrop has an active program for art in public places. On our first visit, I noticed outdoor sculptures and colorful murals throughout the downtown area. The transformer box murals in particular caught my eye–happy art surprises scattered around town like sprinkles on cupcake. You’ll findContinue reading
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Rainy Weekend at Little Piney
Rainy Weekend Thirty-six hours of rain, and I’m not complaining. First of all, the rain put an end to the Hidden Pines Fire allowing efforts to shift toward clean up and assistance for the families affected. Second, the long, steady rain puts an end (at least temporarily) to the threat of more wildfires. Third, rainContinue reading
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Painting Landscapes at Little Piney
Painting at Little Piney Another thing I love about Little Piney is having a quiet, inspiring place to paint. I have been painting for about 5 years now. I’m inspired by nature and beautiful landscapes, and at Little Piney I am immersed in both. Painting Pine Trees The first day I spent painting landscapes atContinue reading