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Currently I'm enjoying the spring weather. One day it's cold the next day it's hot. Regardless of whether it's cold or hot, the flowers still bloom and the sun still shines. Yesterday my husband and I sat on the back patio in the afternoon and it felt like summertime. I'm dressing in layers so I am ready for whatever the weather might be. 

Currently I'm feeling the urge to paint and sketch. There are no goals, I'm just doing whatever I want on a whim. Doodles are calling me and exploring abstract composition also is inviting. No matter the inspiration, I'm excited to finally be exploring with my art supplies. 

Currently Holly is being a bold cat, sneaking in while Frodo sleeps. To her advantage, he cannot hear well so she has more liberty in her movements. She loves to bring toy mice to my husband and there are usually four or five toy mice in areas where he is sitting. So cute.


Comments

  1. BonnyApril 21, 2023 at 8:10 AM

    Your dogwood and doodles are lovely! Your husband is lucky to be the recipient of so many toy mice gifts.

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  2. AsKatKnitsApril 21, 2023 at 9:03 AM

    Your dogwood and doodles are absolutely delightful! I am loving all our recent sunshine as well! Have a great weekend!

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  3. VeraApril 21, 2023 at 9:59 AM

    How nice of Holly to bring gifts to your husband - she must really love him! I was sorry to see ALL of our daffodils wilted and gone-by when we returned home from vacation...but the lilac is opening and the redbud and apple tree are gorgeous...as are your paintings.

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  4. MaggieApril 21, 2023 at 11:06 AM

    Holly is so cute! Luckily it's just toy mouses she's bringing your husband ;-)
    I love your doodles!

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  5. My Creative LifeApril 21, 2023 at 5:02 PM

    Arh Holly is super cute, your painting looks good. It's been strange weather in the UK this week too. It looks hot and sunny but the temperature has a wicked cold chill about it. Take care x

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  6. JaneApril 21, 2023 at 8:53 PM

    The flowers are beautiful and your doodles delightful. That Holly is sure a cute little kitty. I'm enjoying the ups and downs of Spring as well. It's just Spring being Spring.

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  7. Deb J. in UtahApril 21, 2023 at 11:09 PM

    I love your sketches and watercolors. Have a good weekend!

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  8. AnonymousApril 22, 2023 at 6:41 AM

    Layers are the best for these fickle spring days! Wed we had snow flurries, then Fri sunny and 80. I am happy to see green grass and flowers.

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  9. Jeannie Gray KnitsApril 22, 2023 at 12:02 PM

    Beautiful dogwoods. I was so disappointed with our dafodills this year. We had such a hot spring, they only bloomed for a few days before dying. Have a great weekend!

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  10. JoséApril 23, 2023 at 5:01 AM

    O Holly ! That is just too cute, bringing mice ! I love all the flowers, seeing more and more around here as well, such a joy.

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  11. Hena TayebApril 24, 2023 at 7:15 AM

    All our flowers and blooms fell away..

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