I've been collecting kilometres on a variety of footwear from my hiking boots, to hiking shoes and to my walking shoes from visits to various parks throughout the city. The footwear is chosen based on route type, distance, weather and trail conditions. There are far too many pretty pictures to post so I picked out just a handful to share from the past few days. Please drop in for a virtual visit!
Every other day or so, I make a bit of time to learn something new to do with watercolour paints and brushes. This painting below was not the intention yet when I reached this point, I knew this was it. I decided not to carry on to create my intention! I laid two basic continuous lines then swiped with paint and voila! So simply, so quick, such a pretty view! The following five photos after the painting are a variety of views I saw from various locations over the past few days.
my favourite kind of clouds
Wild Gaillardia
Wild Rose
Wild Blue Flax
Wild flower garden
The process of drawing one continuous line to create something was enjoyable for the painting above showing mountains, trees and a lake. The envelope and invitation were fun to paint but were not done with one continuous line. I was game to give it another try, I had success with the nest. While on the go this week to various parks, not only were the views worth the visits, the variety of birds were at an all time high for me. I spotted the most nests I have ever seen in one season. Many baby birds are beginning their new journey in life. I opted to pick out just six bird photos to share here.
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Thank You for dropping by for a virtual visit! I hope you enjoyed your time here! It was my pleasure entertaining you! It's so nice knowing that even though we are from a variety of places on our beautiful Earth, we have much in common enough so to look forward to virtual visits with each other.
So many treasures in one post! The clouds, wildflowers, birds, and artwork made for a delightful visit.
ReplyDeleteGlad you enjoyed your visit! Every time I am out there, treasures are presented!
DeleteThe WILD flowers are my favorite. It's such a gift to spot something so perfect blooming in the wild! Love your art of course and the birds you've seen. You are like me.....you take time to notice all of God's creation! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteI wonder, if you and I went on a walk, would we get very far when there are so many wonderful sights that are distracting!
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ReplyDeleteYour paintings are lovely. the clouds, the lake and the birds are beautiful. Nature is grand.
I am not sure if I could id the Least Flycatcher if I saw one, it is a cutie.
Awesome capture of the Flicker. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Take care, have a great day and a happy weekend! PS, thank you for leaving me a comment.
Only in the past couple of weeks, I have learned to identify a Least Flycatcher by its song! Yesterday I saw an adult sitting in a nest!
DeleteFirst of all, you photos are fantastic -- glorious scenery and the loveliest birds. I really like your watercolors and will have to return to the continuous line exercise. It's been awhile since I've done that and your results are delightful! Happy trails!
ReplyDeleteThank You! It's been so easy to capture fantastic photos this past while, everything out in nature is popping!
DeleteA wonderful virtual visit, as always. Delightful moments captured and water colours enjoyed. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteI agree about having much in common. Always lovely to see your wildlife, views and flowers. And your paintings of course. B x
ReplyDeleteGreat photos of the flowers & birds…so clear, like I could just reach out & touch them. ❤️Norma
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