a thorn dressing as a flower

That thorn is longer then an inch. Mean looking thing. I wonder why it needs that much protection? What is it hiding? Maybe, like the hydrangea, it tastes delicious so as a result it grew that weapon. Maybe I should dig it up & plant it beside the blueberries.

underside of a dome

This is the ceiling of Temple Emanu-El. It is one of the most beautiful sights. I had to paint it for the prayerbook. I like the Photograph better.

kitchen art…

I found these napkins in Vermont & bought all that they had. I love them, mostly because I don’t have to say out loud the words embroidered on them. Another plus is they come out of the dryer looking like they just got off the ironing board. (I’ve not seen our ironing board in years)…

Southern Sycamore reflected in the pond water

This tree starts out a light tan color, sort of freckled with browns of all shades. Then at some point in it’s beautiful life, the bark falls off, leaving behind a bone white tree. Shockingly white against any color the sky chooses to be. It is one of my favorites in Alabama, because in a…

words

i love this quote, always have. I first read it while I was in high school 3 million years ago. & its kept itself wrapped around my heart all this time. I thought, if you have not heard it before, maybe you’d like to.-amy

I just love these pencils more then you know

I added an art quote, hope you can read it if you care too. “Art is the only way to run away without leaving home.” Twyla Tharp. I shot these in my very high end Β art studio. πŸ™‚

nothing but WOW

When I first saw this I thought maybe that is a bit too much of the same color, then I decided it passed the muster, then I was found it shockingly beautiful.