Wednesday, August 19, 2009

Moons on a stick!
Here I have finaly wrapped up a few Halloween commissions and am ready to move on to some fun things to list on ebay! At the same time I have to start on some large paintings that were recently commissioned. Old world looking pastoral landscapes that will be hung as a pair. I also have decided to paint a special Halloween painting on the arched board that has my sister's skull carving. I want to juxtapose an old world romantic landscape autumn backdrop but with creepy Halloween figures walking through... I know one will be a witch, possibly a moon man and a devil. I can't wait, and now that school is starting next week I may can really get some things done!







Speaking of getting things done, I needed to go for a run/walk tonight with the only 2 youngest kids that are home...I really wish I had my camera to depict this disaster. My rugged double jogging stroller has seen who knows how many miles.... I have used it with all three kids, since babyhood.. logged an unknown amount of miles on it, have had to replace tires atleast once, innertubes even more. Truth be known, I am HARD on some equipment. So, tonight I find one of the tires is flat, won't hold air, and has a hole in the innertube. I know the bike store is closed so I run to buy a can of fix a flat...things going well...tire filling up...I'm feeling victorious...untill I try and disengage the can..break off the valve stem and spray a noxious fuming blast of chemical crap all over the stoller and everyone nearby! I can still smell it now! No run for me! My poor ignored body will have to wait till tomorrow. The dog is way hyped up too. Maybe I can get the kids to bed and stay up late and paint! I'll throw in some pics of last night's trek to the creek, (and you'll see why I hate to miss it!) instead, when aforementioned stroller was still in use. It serves many a function, mostly to carry water, nets, discarded shoes which may or may not be needed, camera, bucket, rocks, clothing, various,... and dog leash, discarded... and Danny's scooter, since he alternates between riding scooter and riding in stroller, we basically galavant through fields and trails, then woods, like a motley troupe of gypsies! Oh and we had fun climbing Lord Of The Ring-ish looking Tree roots that grow up the creek banks... it was almost dark!!!


Lichen growing in soldier-like formation...



Gorgeous glowing rimmed clouds, like I'll have to paint soon...







More lichen...I love the pattern and texture...




a blurry but still serene shot of the trail and angus...I like the brightness of the puddles...another one I want to paint...

My favorite trail....
I love when the sunset lights up the trees limbs at the edge of the woods!


the sky is a feast for the eyes....








Going down to a nearby favorite creek spot....




Earlier, on the way, sun still up... Ellie and cassie..


Incredible tree roots...cave like area behind them...where you can hide like a hobbit!




Yours truly, in the almost dark, trying to climb up and over... photo courtesy Ellie... I had already given Danny a boost up...






And this one is just too dark to see it...oops...I think its Cassie climbing?? Or maybe us both?...

Its never too late for a fun nature adventure, and I'll never be too grown up to play in the woods in the dark!

5 comments:

yoborobo said...

You know something, you are incredible. I am coming back in my next life as YOU! Or one of your kids, or your dog. :) xo Pam

Shes Off Her Rocker said...

Pam,
Hahaha! You just make me laugh! I would love to have you in my family anytime! I bet being one of your kids is cool, too!
Thanks for making me smile this morning!!
B

Lisa said...

I always have to come and look at your pic's. I took shots of the cloud also, always running for the camera before they move. Your calamity is a giggle. Thanks Brandi, you are a delight.

Lisa said...

oops forgot to ask, will you post your paintings? Please!

Shes Off Her Rocker said...

Thank you Lisa! Yes I will post the paintings as soon as They are done!