….photo taken yesterday while walking from Mount Sinai Hospital to WAAC on Prince Arthur Street
Silent Sunday – November 14, 2021
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Category Archives: About Me
A Photo a Week – Gateways From the Past in Venice and Rome
…thanks to Nancy Merrill for hosting A Photo A Week https://nadiamerrillphotography.wordpress.com/2021/11/09/a-photo-a-week-gateways/
I had a great time going through all my old photos from our visit to Italy in 2016.
Warming Up
….back to making ‘inchie’ art
Thanks to Amy from Mindful Art Studio for hosting the slow drawing parties. She literally takes us through some very slow drawing activities to get our creative juices flowing. After doing the line drawings I added watercolours and more marks. This is very relaxing and I literally get lost in the process.
A Painting Update
…it’s been awhile since I last posted some of my artwork
Back in September I was finally able to display two of my paintings for a show that was suppose to take place last January. I had originally made three paintings for the show but one sold earlier in the year. I’m pleased to say that the two that were hung in the gallery at WAAC also sold.
These were all 16″ x 16″ x 1 1/2″.
I’ve just finished three more pieces for another show later this month. The show is called Small Gems and no piece can me more than 48″ all around. These three are all 12″ x 12″ x 1 1/2″.
Happy Hallowe’en Everyone
….a very satisfying Hallowe’en night
Last year our doors were closed because of COVID. This year I noticed in our block that more homes were shelling out than I’ve ever seen in the 43 years I’ve lived here. It was a perfect night. I had made up 50 bags of treats and had another 20 chocolate bars left over. It all went and I had to close shop early.
In total we had 64 kids come to our door. I felt badly when I ran out because I know that there would have been more. One of the things that I loved about Hallowe’en this year was the sense of community with those that participated. We walked up and down the street and talked to our neighbours and chatted with the parents when they brought their children up to the door. My husband and I both shelled out the treats and we were able to sit outside because the weather was so mild.
Did you participate in Hallowe’en this year?
The Neighbourhood is Ready for Hallowe’en
….looks like we’ll have more doors open this year for Hallowe’en
Last year Hallowe’en was a bit of a bust because of COVID. Some people left candy outside on the honour system and many families had small costume parties with people who were in their bubble only. This year it looks like the rain will stop just in time for Trick or Treating and many people have decorated their houses with spooky decorations. I’m looking forward to opening the door again to all those lovely little kids (and some big ones too) all decked out as ghosts, witches, princesses and their favourite super heroes.
As an added precaution I’m prepackaging their treats in individual bags so there will be less handling of the food. Tonight I will clean out the pumpkin and let my husband do his magic on our Jack o lantern in the morning. Are you ready for Hallowe’en this year or are you going to give it a miss for another year?
….and the winner for my favourite Hallowe’en display is this one
Look What I Saw on my Walk
….I was so glad to have my telephoto lens on my Lumix camera
New Flower (October 27, 2021) – Sumac
….I love the sumac this time of year
Lashing Rain and Visitors to My Yard Today
… made a To Do List today and listed 12 jobs
The rain came down so heavily today that I figured it was a good day to do things around the house. One of the first things I did was go through my closet and dresser and pull out most of my summer clothes. After I removed some sweaters and long sleeved shirts from my storage bins I replaced them with the summer things.
I managed to complete 10 of the 12 jobs that I posted. Looking out my back door earlier today I noticed that there was a lot of activity on my deck and around the bird feeder. I guess squirrels and birds have to eat even in the rain.
A while back, I had stopped using my Panasonic Lumix camera because of a problem. I really thought it was toast but after discussing the issues with Cee she went to the Panasonic website and she suggested that I put all the settings back to the factory settings it came with. Success!!! That small change did the trick. The following photos were taken with the telephoto lens on the Panasonic through a glass door.
Past Squares – October 25, 2021
….thanks to Becky B for hosting Past Squares https://beckybofwinchester.com/2021/10/25/past-squares-25/
Going back to 2018 when we were in London, England I spent a few days at the V&A, exploring the art, the architecture and the special exhibitions. I even spent some time there drawing the sculptures. Here are two shots for past squares of circles.
