Have you been strong? Have you been brave? Remember the thistle, love. She is good to those who are good to her. Only. Rather than surrender, she finds another way. And then another.
A River in the Fall
“I am Saliope,” she said, when it was quiet. She nestled down into her banks and appreciated the colorful blanket the trees had provided.
Gritty Goldfish
This is Gritty Goldfish. This little gal is feisty. She swims just like any other goldfish, but she does just a little better. She tells you what you need to hear. Mostly, that you are wonderful and will stomp on anybody who says otherwise. You are not really sure how a goldfish would manage that,…
Floral Experiment 2
I experimented some more with color and shape. As a rule, in painting, it is frowned upon to have perfectly vertical or horizontal lines. I broke the rules a little here to see what it felt like. It’s paper, I’m allowed (and so are you). I think the petals that I liked the most are…
Lady Leopard
I had colored the goth glue leopards, but, man, I did not like how they came out. I think with that kind of project, a looser style is better and that is not what my brain wanted to do. So I tried again with this lovely lady.
Floral Experiment
Sometimes, it’s important to slow down and do something small. This floral experiment feels complex when I look at it, but simple from a technical perspective. I love the colors and I feel a strong sense of emotion when I look at this. I find it fascinating that something with such little detail can still…
Matilda – An ode to a cow
Dear, sweet Matilda – so gallant, such grace – Those stately horns, and your thick, wavy hair, suit well your steady physique and discerning taste.
Diffraction Spikes
“That’s because you’re depicting light, not ice.” I am in love with the images from the James Webb Telescope. They’re gorgeous, detailed, zoom-able, and even though it wouldn’t look like that if you were there in person, I’m excited that we have sensors that can show that awesome alternate perspective. While I happily immersed…
Pride Flowers
Take pride in Pride. Happy June!
Cheese, Policy, and the Military
So, I suppose I should start this by saying that I am not a policy advisor, or a policy expert, but I am a person who has to live with effects of policy decisions. As such, I feel like sharing my experience is relevant. My spouse is in the military, and, as you might imagine,…