….thanks to Cee for hosting CFFC https://ceenphotography.com/2021/11/23/cffc-reflections-or-shadows/
With all the glass high rises in the city I knew that these photos with the reflective mirrors would come in handy.
…despite the freezing temperature or maybe because of it the sunset looked like it was on fire
….thanks to Nancy Merrill for hosting A Photo a Week Challenge https://nadiamerrillphotography.wordpress.com/2021/11/22/a-photo-a-week-challenge-shiny/
What a great challenge for this time of year. The malls are full of shiny objects.
….it was icy cold today
Even though winter is a month away, it was the first day where I really felt like it’s much closer than that. BRRRR!!!!!
….the forecast has the temperatures going below zero tonight
…..Macro Monday, November 22, 2021
I’ve been inspired to start knitting again. Partially because Christmas is coming and I always love to make handmade gifts and partially I needed do something else creative. In knitting, the creative part comes in selecting the wool and designing your own patterns. I’m not revealing the entire project because they are gifts and I don’t want to spoil the surprise for their recipients. Instead, I’ve decided to take close-up shots for Macro Monday.
….Saturday, November 20, 2021
What an exciting day! The Small Gems Show opened and the turnout was amazing. It was so nice to see the gallery full of people (all vaccinated and wearing masks) and the art work was spectacular. Here are a few images from the show.
….happy Birthday Michele
…..using ink
I know that my hand made brushes will react differently to different media and the type of paper I use. Yesterday I used simple newsprint to experiment on and I painted with black India ink and green and gold acrylic ink.
Most of the brushes produced very thin lines but the simplest brush with the larger buds produced the bigger marks. I’m planning on trying this again using acrylic paint to see if the more viscous media leaves more dramatic marks. Maybe I’ll try watercolours as well but I suspect they will react the same way that the inks did. These papers will come in handy for collage work that I’m planning on creating for the next show.
