speaks with pencil

DAY 15 FLAMINGO

2012-02-16T13:52:00.000-08:00

T.A.D. 12 Jazzy & Spooky

2012-02-12T06:26:00.000-08:00

T.A.D. 11 Dogwood

2012-02-12T05:13:00.000-08:00

T.A.D.10 NUTHATCH

2012-02-11T19:49:00.000-08:00

T.A.D. 9 Poppy

2012-02-10T03:48:00.001-08:00

T.A.D. 8 Loon

2012-02-08T19:10:00.000-08:00

T.A.D. 7 Dragonfly

2012-02-08T03:40:00.000-08:00

T.A.D. 6 Goldfinch

2012-02-07T03:52:00.000-08:00

T.A.D. 5 Chickadee

2012-02-05T19:30:00.000-08:00

T.A.D. 4 Tim Horton Coffee Cup

2012-02-05T17:17:00.000-08:00

T.A.D. 3 BUTTERFLY

2012-02-03T19:12:00.000-08:00

t.a.d. 2 trout lily

2012-02-02T18:20:00.000-08:00

T.A.D.1 DOGWOOD

2012-02-01T19:24:00.000-08:00

T.A.D. Year 6 Starts tomorrow....

2012-01-31T19:25:00.000-08:00

Thing a Day, starts tomorrow...for the month of Feb. must do something *creative* every day....I have done this the last couple years, and look forward to the challenge again this year...I usually pick a theme, I am thinking watercolor pencils again, maybe flowers, maybe birds.....

Day 75

2011-11-04T03:46:00.000-07:00

Parting words...

75 Days...now that they are done, I wonder where the time

went....

I learned it IS possible to set aside a few min. each day

to do this, I also learned to count the pages of a

journal before choosing that journal. As about 8 days

worth I had to divide the pages in half, making

the drawing space really small...but I

worked with it.

Some days I struggled to find an object, used

my imagination on those days. Other days

the object just jumped out at me.

Think small, and don't be overwhelmed

if you want to draw, draw.....

practice.

Drawing is one line in relation

to another...it is a learning

process, in which I am

still learning...

have fun

thanks for going on this journey

with me...go to Brenda Swenson's 75 Day Sketch Challenge,

and start yours!

Day 74

2011-11-03T04:03:00.000-07:00

Deer Candleholder

Day 73

2011-11-02T03:15:00.000-07:00

Foxy

Day 72

2011-11-01T04:13:00.000-07:00

Tootsie Roll Pop Indian

According to my friend at work, if you get

a tootsie roll pop, look at the wrapper

if there is an indian anywhere on it

you are to crumple up the wrapper and

throw it over your opposite shoulder

and make a wish....

Day 71

2011-10-31T02:56:00.000-07:00

Power horn

Day 70

2011-10-30T16:52:00.000-07:00

Time is running out...

5 days remain...

Day 69

2011-10-29T11:48:00.000-07:00

Oak Leaf

It seems like when fall finally comes,

with it comes, the wind, the rain....

Some trees are still in full

color, but a lot are

already

bare.

With

the falling temps.

soon winter will be fast upon us.

Day 68

2011-10-28T03:36:00.000-07:00

Wooden Block *W*

Day 67

2011-10-27T04:47:00.000-07:00

A couple of Corks

Day 66

2011-10-26T09:38:00.000-07:00

I am watching you!

I am in Weight Watchers, and last night in our meeting our leader Amy....

brought in this *inspiration*. It is so close to Halloween, and because

of the abundants of candy....she wanted us to keep the piece within

sight, so we would be reminded that she is watching us....

Day 65

2011-10-25T19:17:00.000-07:00

Three Small Leaves

maples, and crab apple

Day 64

2011-10-24T18:47:00.000-07:00

Two Ginko leaves

There is a little Ginko tree outside of work, bright yellow leaves.

I picked these two up off the ground, on my way home.

Day 63

2011-10-23T13:07:00.000-07:00

Fork

Day 62

2011-10-22T09:02:00.000-07:00

Windsong

This is the metal lid off of a Windsong scented candle.

Windsong....one of my favorite scents...reminds

me of my younger days....nice how

a scent can take

you

back.

Day 61

2011-10-21T03:45:00.000-07:00

Shoe horn

This was also a gift from Germany, the critter is a

lime green color.

Day 60

2011-10-20T04:43:00.000-07:00

Day 59

2011-10-19T18:44:00.000-07:00

Lace

Day 58

2011-10-18T04:31:00.000-07:00

*D*

Day 57

2011-10-17T05:48:00.000-07:00

Cody and Spot

Now that there is a chill in the air, the cats like

to snuggle up together on the bed....as I was

pondering what to draw...I looked at them

and it was obvious.

Day 56

2011-10-15T21:01:00.000-07:00

A view from below

Day 55

2011-10-15T20:59:00.000-07:00

Lamp gone wild

Day 54

2011-10-14T19:20:00.000-07:00

Two sides of a wine glass

Day 53

2011-10-14T04:14:00.000-07:00

Glass perfume decanter

This belonged to my mom, I am not sure

of its history beyond that.

Day 52

2011-10-12T02:49:00.000-07:00

Zen Cat II

Day 51

2011-10-11T03:10:00.000-07:00

Earth

Essential oil from the company

Everybody Ltd.

day 50

2011-10-10T18:57:00.000-07:00

My first 5K race

I did a 14.07M, its a starting place.

Day 49

2011-10-09T19:50:00.000-07:00

Zentangle Cat

Just something from my imagination

Day 48

2011-10-08T05:12:00.000-07:00

Paper Star

Seen this paper star, in an old Midwest Living Christmas

magazine, one of several

hanging on a tree.

Day 47

2011-10-07T04:06:00.000-07:00

Copper Range Indian

This copper indian was probably poured around the same

time the copper ingot (day 12 sketch) was poured. A truly *underground*

operation, at The Copper Range mine, in White Pine, MI.

Day 46

2011-10-06T03:29:00.000-07:00

Plastic *fish* napkin holder

I have this in the bathroom on a shelf, along with other water related items, none of which match except for the fact

that they have something to do with water.

Day 45

2011-10-05T04:22:00.000-07:00

Hall Coffee Cup

Day 44

2011-10-04T04:05:00.000-07:00

Cat pin

Day 43

2011-10-03T04:15:00.000-07:00

The Old Rugged Cross

I made this cross out of clay to resemble wood, it has

forget-me-not flowers and vines wrapping around it.

Day 42

2011-10-02T05:31:00.000-07:00

Don't lose your dream...

Day 41

2011-10-01T04:22:00.000-07:00

Queen of Hearts

We used to have a lot of fun playing cards with the family

Day 40

2011-09-30T03:05:00.000-07:00

Black Hills Gold Horseshoe Ring

Day 39

2011-09-29T04:08:00.000-07:00

Antique glass perfume bottle

I think this came in a box of various items

I got at an auction, years ago. Sill has

perfume in it.

Day 38

2011-09-28T04:01:00.000-07:00

Two old buttons

Day 37

2011-09-27T03:49:00.000-07:00

1/2 C. Measuring Cup

I bought a set of these; 1/4, 1/2, and 1 Cup at JoAnn's

They are green, and remind me of the old time mixing

bowls.

Day 36

2011-09-26T04:11:00.000-07:00

Grams spoons

Gram was a farm lady, who raised dairy cows, which she milked

by hand. She was a wonderful cook, who could

make meal out of anything....

-if these spoons could only talk-

Day 35

2011-09-25T04:28:00.000-07:00

Copper Horse Head Letter Opener

Day 34

2011-09-24T09:28:00.000-07:00

Metal Box

Just the right size for my small sketch book and pens.

Day 33

2011-09-23T03:47:00.000-07:00

This is a little cat playing with a ball of yarn

It is carved out of Georgia Marble

Day 32

2011-09-22T04:02:00.000-07:00

Lighthouse

This is a statue of a lighthouse that sits on top of the aquarium

Day 31

2011-09-21T03:43:00.000-07:00

Chipcarved Icicle

Day 30

2011-09-20T03:43:00.000-07:00

Tiny expresso cup

A gift from Heike from another trip to Europe.

Day 29

2011-09-19T03:14:00.000-07:00

Small hand thrown clay pot

Day 28

2011-09-18T04:30:00.000-07:00

Hand blown glass pen

Given to me by my Sister-In-Law. She bought at a craft show in Germany, on one of her

trips home.

Day 27

2011-09-17T03:55:00.000-07:00

Glasses

A pair in just about every room. I would be

lost without them.

Day 26

2011-09-16T04:08:00.000-07:00

Antique Candle Stand

I seen this in the Sept/Oct issue of Victoria magazine. This women from Grand Blanc, Mi was living *expedition* style, and the contents were extravagantly appointed....I loved this candle stand she had.

Day 25

2011-09-15T03:56:00.000-07:00

Fancy Soap

Day 24

2011-09-14T04:03:00.000-07:00

Little Brown Jug

This came from Germany and held, end of the season wine.

Day 23

2011-09-13T04:03:00.000-07:00

Carved mouse

A little shelf sitter, another little thing that makes

me smile...

Day 22

2011-09-12T03:28:00.000-07:00

GO BLUE

Happy to have football season back, and anxously awaiting hockey season and the Red Wings...

Day 21

2011-09-11T07:49:00.000-07:00

Clothes Pin

I love everything about hanging out clothes; its poetic, meditative.

Pinning them up and taking them down.

I love to see them sway gently with the breeze of a hot summer day.

I love the smell of sun and breeze, and breathing it all in

on freshly laundered sheets.

Day 20

2011-09-10T03:50:00.000-07:00

Bobble Head

I made this bobble head a couple years ago....would like to make more

Pumpkin heads, as this is, and cats as well.

Day 19

2011-09-09T09:28:00.000-07:00

Paw Print Punch

Day 18

2011-09-08T04:15:00.000-07:00

Hershey's

I don't know what was more challenging...

drawing it, or trying not to

eat it when I was

done!

Day 17

2011-09-07T04:01:00.000-07:00

Chickadee

Wooden carved chickadee trinket box I made. The top pivots

revealing an opening inside to store items.

Day 16

2011-09-06T04:05:00.000-07:00

Micron Pen

This is the pen I use for all my drawings in this challenge...I love the fine point, and the

sepia tone.

Day 15

2011-09-05T04:34:00.000-07:00

Yooper

This is a little magnet I have to remind me where I came from....Do you know any yoopers?

Day 14

2011-09-04T04:02:00.000-07:00

LIVESTRONG

Day 13

2011-09-03T04:19:00.000-07:00

Watercolor paint box

I like this little portable pan paint box, it has a brush right inside

the cap pulls off and is put on the end to extend the brush.

Day 12

2011-09-02T03:38:00.000-07:00

Copper Ingot

These were cast, *unoffically* at The Copper Range Mine, in White Pine, Mi.

Day 11

2011-09-01T04:40:00.000-07:00

Bank

This is a bank, the front is off an original post office mail box, made into an oak *personal bank*

Day Ten

2011-08-31T03:58:00.000-07:00

Wobbly head dragon, casts a long shadow...

This dragon is a grass green color with red triangles...his head bobs up and down...and was shaking rather agreeably as I was trying to sketch him. It always

makes me smile to look at him.

Day Nine

2011-08-30T04:06:00.000-07:00

Candle Holder

This is a cast iron bird candle holder with an aged patina, as if it has been in the family for years.

Day Eight

2011-08-29T03:48:00.000-07:00

Cheers!

I have a glass of red wine every night

it is good for my heart,

and helps me

sleep at

night.

Day Seven

2011-08-28T04:28:00.000-07:00

Plaid Bear

This is a sketch of a stuffed bear. I made 6 of these out of my dads old heavy plaid shirts. He wore them all the time, so, looking at the bear brings back a lot of good memories of my dad.

Day Six

2011-08-27T04:58:00.000-07:00

Clay Bird

This is a sketch of a polymer bird pin I made

Day Five

2011-08-26T03:48:00.000-07:00

Dolphin

A little scented dolphin

Day Four

2011-08-25T03:58:00.000-07:00

Recorder

I have had this since I was very young...plays a haunting southwest flute like music. I need to find some music and reeducate myself on how to play it.

Day Three

2011-08-24T04:06:00.000-07:00

Copper Ornament

A little copper nugget, wrapped in copper wire, I like to think came from the White Pine Copper Mine, that exhisted for many years in the west end of the U.P. where everyone you knew worked there.....now sadly closed.

Day Two

2011-08-23T04:16:00.000-07:00

PEACE

This is a little colorful seed bead bracelet I made, similar to the ones from the 70's chokers I used to wear.

Day One

2011-08-22T04:08:00.000-07:00

Day 1 of 75 day sketching challenge.

Piggy Bank

Huge challenge.....

2011-08-21T05:32:00.000-07:00

75 day sketch challenge

Its been quite some time since I have sketched anything, but I have wanted to. Then I stumbled upon this challenge...and altho it is HUGE, I am going to do it......I started to write, I am going to try to do it, but no, I am gonna commit...I AM going to do it...good or bad....one a day for 75 days....why don't you join me.....

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NEW BLOG

2011-04-20T19:50:00.000-07:00

Please check out my new blog...dedicated to helping Mac, our lab-retreiver.

http://bag-0-bones.blogspot.com/

old lady of jackson...

2011-03-27T05:42:00.000-07:00

Old Lady of Jackson

More fitting that she go down in flames

Old lady of Jackson

with friends and family

watching on in shock

then be ripped apart

and hauled away in different directions

scattered

Here she lays, ashes to ashes dust to dust

Where she was born she dies

To stand there and see the consumption

how sad it must be

to be the ones who walked her halls

and saw past the smoke and fire to another time

and recalled conversations, Events, people…

good times and bad

There will be some who will rejoice….

They didn’t know you.

You provided for many

and wasn’t Your fault you stood vacant….

It was at the hand of greed

that many had to suffer

As they suffer today

Watching

an Old friend

In her

Final Hours.

beyond Thing-A-Day...

2011-03-04T16:13:00.000-08:00

Well, T. A. D. is done for another year. I enjoyed it this year, as I picked a theme and stayed with it. I enjoyed the year I sketched as well. But,this year I choose one subject-quilts-and one way to portray them-watercolor-. The only thing I had to think about was which design of block I would do each day. From the drafting the design to painting, it took about an hour or so, and the first night I didn't have that to do was a little strange....I felt a little lost...I am four days into the next month and I haven't started a project yet. I am thinking that I want to make some blocks out of my favorite watercolor paintings. Since the paintings were just solid color, I would like to see how they would come alive with a design in fabric. I am taking a day or two to organize my space and then I will begin.

my diary, my records

2011-02-28T20:02:00.001-08:00

I want to thank everyone for viewing my little watercolor quilt squares...most squares are 3" some 5". All the squares we adapted from the book; The Civil War Diary Quilt, 121 stories and the quilt blocks they inspired, by Rosemary Youngs. I have done T.A.D now for three years, and am proud to say this is the first year I did something everyday...See you all next year...

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