watercolor – Page 4 – Life on my Own Terms

Rooftop Ravens

watching ravens in the early morning….

two silhouetted ravens on a roof against a cloudy sky

“Rooftop cavorting,
Greeting the early morning light.
The sun warms our backs”

Watercolor 7″ x 10″

Inner Light

There’s exquisite beauty in agaves that are giving way to their off-spring

There’s something fascinating about how cactus age. For this agave, its ability to sustain upright leaves is fading. The cat’s claw imprints that outer leaves emboss on inner leaves have started to fade. The base of the leaves start to crumple but glow with rich colors of pinks and gold. young plants “pup” from the parent and pop up several feet away.

Water color, 9″ x 12″. Cold pressed Arches paper

A Difficult Day

RIP Chedda

Today, I had to take Chedda to the vet to be euthanized. It’s such a hard decision to make. He was a wonderful spirit and has been a great source of comfort. However, his poor body could no longer sustain him.

Thank you to the veterinarian and technicians who were so compassionate.

Tohono Chul

A former private home and grounds donated to the community by DIck and Jean Wilson

watercolor image of a shady garden courtyard with the corner of a white adobe building on the left. Red stairs lead up to a hidden entrance to the building. An open gate on the right invites exploration

Recently a friend and I visited the wonderful Tohono Chul botanical garden for an afternoon of plein air painting. The grounds and buildings were donated to the community by the former owners. I can only imagine that this courtyard would have been a favorite sitting place to savor the coolness offered by the shade of the trees. A private space, perhaps shared with family and friends.