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  • Fledging Time

    Well it’s Fledging Time, gentle reader! Why do I say that? Oh I have sooo many reasons to share with you. But before I do, I want to welcome new readers here. And, I’ll share the purpose and focus of this blog. Ready? Small Spaces Special Places Welcome new readers! Each year, I select a…

  • Magic at the Lake

    Magic at the Lake is the title for this week’s painting and post. This name is also a reminder to seek out magic everywhere! Before I elaborate I want to welcome new readers and share the purpose of this post and blog. Small Spaces Special Places Welcome new readers! Each year, I select a theme…

  • You Just Are

    What has made me think of writing “You Just Are?” Could it be age? Could it be the daily meditation practice? Maybe it’s the daily painting practice? Before I share the delightful possibilities, I will welcome new readers and share the purpose of this blog and today’s post. Small Spaces Special Places Welcome new readers!…

  • What Matters

    Today we’re getting to the nitty gritty of life by asking What Matters. Really? What brings this on? Before I share the delightful details, I will welcome new readers and share the purpose of this blog and today’s post. Small Spaces Special Places Welcome new readers! Each year, I select a theme for my weekly…

  • Play Date

    Play Date is the name of one of this week’s gouache paintings. I had several other names for this painting before settling on Play Date. I will share that information and the scoop on a new contemporary painter “crush” I have in today’s post. But first, I will welcome new readers and share the purpose…

  • Overcup Oak Leaf Painting

    Have you ever seen an Overcup Oak Leaf Painting? If you have, you might notice something surprising about it. But before I share that, I will welcome new readers and share the purpose of this blog and post. Small Spaces Special Places Welcome new readers! Each year, I select a theme for my weekly paintings….

  • Of Trees and Clouds

    We have run away to see the gorgeous land of trees and clouds and hills in western North Carolina. This place is rich in gorgeous views and complicated history. Before I share more, I want to welcome newcomers to this blog and share it’s purpose! Small Spaces Special Places Each year, I select a theme…

  • Redbud and Rocks

    This week, I came across a fantastic Redbud and rocks on my morning walk. There are so many paintings circulating in my mind after seeing this tree and several of it’s companions. But before I share more, here’s the purpose of this post, blog and a welcome to new readers here. Small Spaces Special Places…

  • Tree Sounds

    What do you think of when you see the words “Tree Sounds?” Do you think of the wind rustling through leaves? Or maybe you hear scratchy noises as a squirrel couple scampers up, grabs tree leaves to make a nest? There are so many other tree sounds to describe! But, first, I’ll write the purpose…

  • Fleeting Moments

    Spring time shows fleeting moments so clearly! Don’t you think? One minute, the trees are bare and spindly. The next minute, their entire leaf canopy is covering the sky. And, that’s just one example of fleeting moments this time of year. Right? Before I continue, I’ll share the purpose of this blog and post for…