All About Summer

Brockville in the Thousand Island.

Sails up ready for fare winds! Or was he/she just in a really hurry for lunch and a cool drink.

Hi everyone,

Labour Day raced by and I am happy to report we are still in the throes of summer.

Although autumn brings with it so many wonderful sights, sounds, smells, and well, just so much beauty, I like to hang onto summer until the equinox on September 22nd. Autumn can wait.

As you know, August always rushes in the front door and out the back door before you can say jack rabbit it seems. But it did make a pit stop for my birthday. Yes! Completed another milestone trip around the sun. I'm happy to report my birthday was a red letter day too!

 Moving on...I do have a name for the draw, but more about that later.

 

 

 Oh, photo might have been clearer...

As you can see, I was at a red light in a purple and green, backfiring (putt, putt) standard jalopy on a very steep hill--need I say more.

                         

       Just love doors/beautiful entryways. This one in particular looks so cheerful and welcoming. It is a hotel, so a lot of signage going on, but nevertheless I love how it looks. And how about those reflections in the window.

I could easily spend a night there, I reckon.

    

    Took a stroll down this street because one of the windows in this old wall holds a surprise that I've been wanting to get a photo of.

 

And here they are--horses of all things! What a in your face look.  Could they be stallions with something to prove?

        

                                            A front garden. 

 Although bountiful, and even though it isn't really small it brings to mind a quote from the Pride and Prejudice movie: "You have a very small garden, madam." 

Brilliant idea to create levels.

                                                                 

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From the sketchbook...

 

First time using Etcher sketchbooks. Rather good sketchbooks, I'd say.

Painted using some metallic and regular watercolours on a background of indigo.

I've been watching a few you tube videos on indigo dyeing. An artform in itself.

                    At some point, I will make a card out of this, I reckon.

 ~ And now to the draw. Drum roll...please Figaro! Oh, Figaro... F-I-G-A-R-O

Figaro the Magnificent fired up the random number generator and... he's happy to announce that the winner is: Marilyn. Figaro insisted on two winners. He loves giveaways! 

So the Second winner is: Jeanie. (Second winner will receive same print but one card will be different.)

Please contact Dixie with your addresses via email/contact form, so she can zoom down to the post office in the jalopy (asap) with your packages.

 A big thank you to all for your lovely comments on my last post and for your visits. You are appreciated.

Until next time...

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To the Sea ~ Continued

I decided to add a few more pictures from Nova Scotia for my web log.  Of course, in the end, it will only be a fraction of what I took while I was there.

When I was visiting, we took time for a whistle stop in Chester, N.S.  A lovely little town that promotes the arts. They have an active Playhouse as well as a busy Art Gallery. There are many wonderful artists and beautiful vacation homes in this wealthy area. 

A quaint main street.

I spied this American Flag so I sauntered up the street to investigate.

O, I see. 

Moving along to Black Rocks. I believe this boat must be there for artists. Perfect for a painting.

Low tide.

Interesting back yard booty.

Pelham house. The oldest house Lunenburg, N.S. Circa 1760.

Circa 1775.  Love the door.

Fishing Shack. Blue Rocks, N.S.

Antique glass buoys.

Next door. 

This shack is not a working fishing shack, so the inside rumbles with innovative, artistic decor. Everywhere you look something remarkable peeps out at you.

I was in it several years ago, but it's been sold so I couldn't take a peek this time.

Notice the church window to the left.

The tree out there is decked for Christmas.

Apparently, a tourist was concerned about the duck to the left because it wasn't moving. She thought someone better rescue it.  

It is a decoy.

 

Another lovely door.

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I will  be listing this framed Iris oil painting in my Etsy shop next week.

'Til next time...

Cultivate Your Dreams.