making do

I left my sketchbook at home today. I found some old 3x5 cards in the supply closet to sketch on during meetings. Now I simply have to remember to tape/glue it into the sketchbook when I get home.

 

Meeting scribbles

 In addition to being in the office 5 days per week, I am now required to have daily meetings to report on my progress. I stay sane by sketching. Thirty minutes to 2 hours of sketching per day sure feels good. I can almost tolerate working a day job this way.

Autumn in three photos

My favorite time of the year.

 

mine

dangerous tweets

More meetings, more sketches.

the cat's meow

Another day, more meetings 

some good things

I have been sitting through a lot of meetings lately. I would not survive without my sketchbook.

Inspiration found again

On Saturday, I went to the Oregon Contemporary museum for the first time. It is a lovely little gallery that would probably fit on the main floor of my house. Nonetheless, seeing others' art inspired me as always. Sunday I set up my easel, pulled out my pastels, and had a good time. It was like finding a piece of me that I had forgotten. Already I am considering the subject matter for the next piece. ❤

 

Spring ramblings

 

Maple flowers.

This is my first full spring in the newish house. It is fun to watch trees I've on;y known as green surprise me with blooms. 

Magnolia and weeping cherry.

I can often be found on long walks in the neighborhood, and nearby parks to document the other flowering plants.

jonquils - I'm going to have to plant some this fall!

crocuses!

Something blooming in the woods, woodsorrel?

red slug devouring a dandelion

What is your favorite part of spring?

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The garden has begun

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Snow, wind, and the sunrise

Measuring the snowfall before digging my car out.

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Sunrise after snow

 

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It's a fabric art time of year. I started this quilt top years and years ago. I look forward to finally sleeping under it.

 

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Don't fence me in

 

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Moss on a hike 

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Working from home

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Turkey tails

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Cat on toast

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Lost in another sunset

 

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Looking forward

 

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Crow at sunset

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Some cloud shots from last night's sunset dog walk

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Your feet are going to be on the ground

 

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One quilted loaf, please

Also, this cuteness:

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Practicing for the weekend

 

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Icicles hanging from rocks and mosses

 

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Horsetail falls 

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Last night's sunset (taken from my front porch)

 

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weasel!

 

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Walking the dog at sunset is one of my favorite things.

 

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Went chasing waterfalls