Solstice Elf

tis the season

for magical elves

to add delight 

to those of our world

ink sketch or watercolor

so often a question that rises for me

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we are in a snowy realm

cold days and nights

a different sort of winter for us

I think the high for today is 11F = -11C

burrrr

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Deer Man and Little Man

when he saw the little mushroom man

he knelt 

to take him to heart
and 
watch him do his yoga

this painting was partially inspired 
by this antler I found a while ago
they fall off once a year

I hung it on my wood shed
to enjoy it daily

love that it crept into my art
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Aqua Deer

aqua deer

enjoying details

inspired 

by

our forest dwellers

Drawing Challenge: Deer

this summer

I saw the buck (below)

so beautiful in his velvet antlers!

somehow he

influenced the drawing/painting above

our word this week:

deer

Mr. Linky is new for us:

1. go to your blog

2. click on the title of your post

3. copy your address out of the address bar

4. return here and paste your address and your name in the linky below:

I think this Linky will be easier on everyone

as we will know when each persons post is up and ready to visit

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Doe a Deer, Announcing DC

doe a deer

Announcing DC for weekend of November 14-15

"deer"

not to be confused with dear

unless it is a 

dear deer

;-)

just one example of how confusing the English language can be!

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something new:

please let me know in comment below that you would like 

to post something for 

"deer"

BUT, the new part:

come to my blog after your post is on your blog

and 

there will be a way for you to link your post through a 

"linky" thing

(i think it will make sense when you see it)

that way people know your post is up and ready to visit

does that make sense?

if not ask me questions

wishing you fun

thinking of deer this week

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Inktober #4

woodland grace

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SOC: pink pink and orange

potters pink

Rhodonite genuine and Quinacridone Sienna

pink pink and orange

these colors together are challenging for me

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the deer around here should be having fawns 

any minute!

here is one from last year:

they do indeed eat flowers

sharing with SOC, week Two

thank you for hosting Kristin!

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A Beautiful Life

Hello
I have just returned from shy of two weeks in Santa Barbara.

I went to visit loved ones
and to meet my grandson, Jayce!

While there I delivered the above commissioned painting.
Thank you so much Robyn!

Welcome sweet baby Jayce:

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Deer and Two Feathers

feathers flowing from my hands

dancing on his ear

ACEO

2.5x3.5 inches 

available

in my shop

sharing with Paint Party Friday

Lovely Friday everyone!!

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Deer and Friend

always

so interesting

to put art on the computer screen and see it new again

this piece is begging for more time and attention....

still i will share it now

as face #27

of 29 Faces

I signed up for Natasha May's Cotton Candy Girls class. 

This piece is from her first lesson, 

the deer is mine,

the girl is very much what Natasha's teaches.

This class might be one of the best priced classes around,

 there are only

TWO more days to sign up.

Spring Deer

recently

visiting Karen Ruane's blog: Contemporary Embroidery

I enjoyed how Karen mixed stitching on paper with her cloth fibre stitching

so I thought to give it a try

stitching and watercolors on handmade Khadi paper from India

treat yourself to a leisurely visit at Karen's blog

or even sign up for her amazing class!

Her students are creating awesome pieces!

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these last few months i have enjoyed using 
DoTerra high quality organic essential oils.

I am enjoying DoTerra fennel essential oil right now. 
one drop in a glass of water,
quite refreshing!

Used for centuries for its many health benefits, Fennel essential oil has pronounced antioxidant properties and is considered a tonic. It is often used to relieve indigestion (supporting the healthy functions of the stomach), to aid in any kind of digestive issue and to support improvements to the lymphatic system. Fennel's sweet yet spicy aroma is balancing and has familiar licorice notes.

I love the taste of it!

If you are interested in learning more
or trying it yourself
you can visit my DoTerra store.

note: detailed hair inspired by: western cedar foliage:

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Kin with Deer

she dreamt a deer was always near

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I watched Mindy Lacefield's art video

I felt inspired to learn from what she shared

I love how she layers paints

this piece began without a sketch

simply a brush, acrylics and lots of layers

I love the freedom of her style

a looseness

Thank you Mindy!

Mindy's website: Tim's Sally

is a visit you will enjoy!

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Also visit Paint Party Friday to enjoy artists and their paintings

from all over the world!

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Deer Child~ *

deer lady
of the forest
apprentice of the wild and native
taught by rain
wind and snow
walks with atmosphere of all
bear and deer
earth and flora
precious path is yours
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to enjoy other artists sketches;

visit: Sophia's Sunday Sketches

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to read poetry for the prompt 'apprentice':

visit: One Single Impression

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