I still largely prefer the look of black and white for certain things. Somehow, the shadow brings out the best contrast, such as in this picture of rain drops on a bush. Not sure what kind of shrub or

I have absolutely no idea what kind of plant or flower this is, but I spotted it coming out of a store and stopped dead in my tracks to photograph it.

Finally having a moment to myself after running errands and completeing a few household chores, I was able to pull my sketchbook and charcoal pencils.

Or more accurately, copper wire and pretty rocks. I was going through my supplies, anxious to find a way to use some of oddly drilled stones in my possession. I settled on triangles, by combining 3 copper

Finished a few sketches I'd been working on. All done in Pro Art charcoal pencils.

I haven't completed any drawings today, mainly due to the fact I woke up with a headache and then day just sort of got away from me. I did do two outlines that I have put aside for another day.

Occasionally, I apart old, unsold jewelry pieces and transform them into something better. I turned this wrapped citrine pendant from the beginning of the year to this one Same stone, different wire, and

Some days, it just doesn't come together. I spent most of the last few days sleeping off an illness. While awake, I attempted several drawings.. These 2 are the most complete.

Every time I think I'm going to draw something different, I inevitably draw another face. Is it a niche or an obsession? Inquiring minds would like to know.

I interuppted a squirrel's breakfast this morning. As I walked, they seemed to follow me, jumping from branch to branch over my head, eating no more than a single leaf each time. At least they didn't throw

The sun hit a patch of grass just right as I walked my morning walk. I spied with my little eye something green and gold. Have I mentioned that I love the camera on this phone?

I was feeling pretty good today, so I made another couple of pendants for my shop. Wire wrapping stones is fun, but requires patience and a somewhat steady hand.

My art takes a broad form. I write (short fiction and poetry). I draw (pencil and charcoal). I even make jewelry (wire and beading). I pulled out my tools today to see if I remembered how to bend and shape

It is getting easier to whip up a quick drawing of a face. Now I need to learn to shrink the facial features in order to start drawing full bodies.

While "wasting time" last night trying to run down the clock so I could go to bed, I drew another face. I really should start working on learning to draw other things.

Periodocally, I compare my sketchbooks to judge how much I have not necessarily improved, but evolved. The drawings in this picture are 1 year and 2 days apart.

Felt inspired this morning and, since my wrists weren't hurting as much, decided to make some earrings. Those are just 2 of the 5 pairs I made today. Since the kids will be out of school beginning in the

I am, once again, using patience to finish artwork. I started a drawing last night and left it to sit while I thought about what to do next. I took few photos of myself to get the angle right and began

I'm back on the practice, I suppose. Still doing experiments and determining what does and does not work for me.

My neighbor's bush is sprouting petals! I feel like we should have a conversation about it.