November Musings

I took a little jaunt l around the park with my camera on a brisk but sunny day. I was convinced that even with my lack of fondness for this time of the year, I could find an inspiration for a new painting.

I got nothing.

I did, however, manage to chase a squirrel around. I laughed. He glared. Too old anymore to follow him up the tree, I had to rely upon my zoom lens. The museum grounds were empty today so I did not worry about what any observers might be thinking. Well, except for the friendly wave from the security guard. But not before I read the flashover on his face (not unlike that of the incoming e-mail message) that asked “What is she up to today?” But he knows the penchants of the quirky artiste.

November is the time of the year when the deer run around the yard like they are the friendly neighborhood pets. They are in search of dinner or their next mate. They get a little rambunctious in their pursuits so be careful when you are driving. Especially around dusk when they change their direction in search of a new menu.

It’s that time of the year again when we start making our Holiday Card List. And for me, I started months ago dreaming about the composition for this year’s greeting.

I admit it; I just finished reading one of Sylvia Browne’s books. Interesting. It made me wonder and ponder. Then the colors emerged, became fluid and flowed onto the 90 lb watercolor paper that just so happened to be perched on my lap. Christmas Kitty made an appearance. Sylvia talks to angels. I just paint ‘em and their diaphanous wings. Don’t know where that word came from. LOL But I hope you like her.