Oh, the weather outside is frightful,
Yet I find it so delightful
And since I’ve no place to go
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!
My friend up north, Christine Brooks, sent me a postcard with her gorgeous photo of a Prickly Pear. In October! WOW, didn’t realize it has been that long. I asked her if I could paint it. The second attempt is so much better (above). I am out of practice with Yupo, and ended up with muddy ponds the first go-round. Haha. I was feeling relaxed with the brush in my hand, I continued until I had a real mess going. That was about two weeks ago.
Last night I started again, and everything fell into place easily. What a surprise and JOY! I noticed in my sketch, that I made the pads too large, and left very little room for the tuna’s. (Dad taught me they are called that in Mexico.) Turned out to be a happy accident. I like the composition.
It is cold, and dark, and dreary today. HOORAY! A gentle rain fell from 1 am until about 11 am. The clouds are playing hide and seek with Mingus. And we might get some snow this evening. Fingers crossed.
Wishing you JOY and wellness, PEACE and warmth!
I love all of them–Christine’s original and your replicas. The colors in this post made feel bright and cheerful. 🙂
That is the best compliment, Chandra. 🙂 Thanks!
Cheerful is always a good thing 🙂
Wow, Sheila! Both are very beautiful. I can’t decide which one I like more! Two very vibrant and colorful paintings.
Did you ever get your snow?
Thank you, Samara 🙂 No, we did not.:o( Christine had some up north though. An hour away.
Lovely to see this beautiful artwork pop up in my email this morning. It is joyful and colourful and the composition is right on. Wishing you and everyone a wonderful holiday and Happy 2021!
The very same to you Laurelle! 🙂
Wishing you a wonderful holiday season and a blessed 2021!
So glad you liked it 🙂
Color! Depth! Cheer! Well done, Sheila! The up-close-and-personal orientation/composition is strong and compelling.
Happy to hear about your rain, and will cross my fingers that you see some snow.
Haha, thank you Dotty for the snow wishes. Haha. So glad you enjoyed the painting! I am loving what you have been working on lately 🙂
I love your prickly pear cactus and Christine’s. And now I’ve got one of my favorite Christmas /winter songs stuck in my head but that’s ok! I love snow, so bring it on! We got about an inch yesterday but it’s all gone today. Hope you get a lot!
Most of the Christmas songs are favorites aren’t they Kat. LOL 🙂
But I am right there with you, I did it to myself. I keep hearing it over and over. Haha. 🙂
WOW! I don’t know if we will get that much. No matter what we get, it will likely be melted the next day too.
At least on the roads. Be nice to have a white Mingus for a while. 🙂
nice work Sheila although I gotta say I like your first one better – isn’t it nice that people like different things?
Haha. It is nice Val. I have to say I am surprised, but happy just the same! Haha 🙂
This is lovely Sheila it makes me think of that warm desert 🙂❤️
Thank you Cindy 🙂 Yup, I am sure we will be warm and sunny tomorrow. I have to enjoy it while it lasts. Haha.