Got back to some painting yesterday - here's the start of a watercolour. They're my version of fish so won't be strictly correct in their features but that's what I absolutely love about painting - it's all up to the individual.
I'm going to go in with my pen and outline a lot of it. It'll be fun and is a very meditative thing to do.
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Hadn't done any on-line brain training for a little while (does it show, lol!!). Anyway, got back into that also. Lots of "getting back to" this week - yay!
I just do the free version of Lumosity but thoroughly enjoy it. The freebies only allow 3 games out of 5 on a daily basis, but I keep hitting the "try again" or "do again" (gotta get that memory training up again) button and repeat the particular game. You'll see the difference in my b.p.i. score (it's a scientific meaning for how good your brain functions, or something like that) - it has dropped, but getting back into a daily routine I'll get it back up and even better soon. Definitely need daily brain workouts.
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Was sitting in the car a while ago, waiting for MD to do his stuff in the boring shop (hardware), and saw this sight on top of a house across the road. We carry a little camera in the glovebox, so couldn't resist taking a photo.
awww, it looks like a stork to me - perhaps a new baby has arrived !!
Here's a closeup. I'm still sticking to my stork theory, it amuses me.
Still on the new baby theme, look at these gorgeous little succulents - I snapped this pic at the local nursery. They're called ... "Baby's Toes" - so sweet!
I'm all "babied up" because our family has welcomed a dear little newborn. A Great Nephew for us. So sweet and it's been ages since being in contact with a baby, and we're so delighted. Nice warm fuzzy feelings :D)
Cheers now, MD is perking the coffee (no alien additions this time!!) xx
congrats on the new great nephew. :) i like your stork/ibis, too! please post your watercolor when you've added your outlines, etc. would love to see the rest.
ReplyDeleteThanks T, it's a lovely time. Appreciate your words re my watercolour - yes, I shall post it :D)
DeleteSo many interesting things in this post, Susan! Your latest painting looks like a lot of fun! Congratulations on the birth of your great nephew and I love your 'stork' photo...
ReplyDeleteSuch an interesting plant that you photographed too...must keep a look out for 'baby toes' at our local nursery which is Bunnings these days...the others have gradually closed :-(
Thank you Maria, I do love underwater scenes too and, yes, they are fun to do.
DeleteHope you find that plant - I was sorry I didn't purchase it at the time... was feeling a bit guilty going around taking photos at the time ;D)
Shame how the big places squeeze out all the little ones isn't it. A few smaller nurseries have suffered down our way too.
Cheers now
If that's the beginning, your fish painting is really coming along! Your fish paintings are so good, especially the 'Surprise Visitor'. I've seen those Baby's Toes before, they are so unique...do you think we could raise some? Congratulations on you new great nephew...they are great fun! I hope you get to see a lot of him. And, you summed it up nicely with your stork! But he doesn't look like a bird that can fly very hi-hope he didn't lose his balance on top of that house!
ReplyDeleteA fun post, Susan! It's always smart to keep a camera in the car. Sometimes cell phones just don't get the right photos! Have a wonderful weekend! ♥
Many thanks for your comments about my paintings Suzanne. I find they're my favourites and always turn to them when I can't think of anything else!
DeleteI think you'd be able to raise them where you are... as long as they're amongst the ones you take indoors during Winter ;D) They look pretty watery like the aloes and so wouldn't stand frosts or cold - could be wrong though.
It is lovely having a new babe in the family and, yes, time goes fast, so hope to see more of him soon :D)
As always, lovely to have you visit too. Cheers now
Congratulations on the birth of your great nephew! (And maybe it was an ibis and not a stork that delivered him. ;-))
ReplyDeleteI'm thrilled that you're "getting back to" this week. Love the fish -- why do you think they call it artistic licence. :D
How cute are those baby toes?
Ha ha... of course! Ibis may just be multi-skilled. Thanks for your lovely thoughts and, yes, artistic licence is what it's all about eh!
DeleteI've never come across that plant before, it sure is a weird one. Love the stork.
ReplyDeleteI must admit Deb, I'd never seen one like it before and did a bit of a double-take. Haven't seen one since either :D)
Deleteoooohhhh the stork delivered the baby, how cute ;)
ReplyDeleteOne or two of those baby toes have hearts!!
Lol, pays off to have a grab-bag of photos to be used when the right moment arises!
DeleteAh now, I didn't notice those cute little hearts on the toes... you're right - trust you to notice them ;D)
Oh I always knew that Stork thing was true. Love those cute little button flowers. Your paintings always make me smile. How did the Taunting Turkey's on go over?
ReplyDeleteBrain training I could use that:) Hug B
Lol, yes, and here was I thinking they grew under cabbages ;D)
DeleteThanks re my paintings. Taunting Turkeys went very well - have been meaning to email you and will do shortly.
I love the brain training... it kind of confirms there is one in there !!! :D)) xx
Oh I forgot (that is where the brain training should come in:)) Congrats on the new baby I love holding babies they smell so nice. Hug B
ReplyDeleteabsolutely B, that smell is the nicest there is :D)
DeleteI loved Lumosity, but killed off my wrist doing the word games.... trying to type quicker so I could score higher.... sigh....darn it .... had to give it up ... totally.
ReplyDeleteoh dear Vee, you must have been sooooo dedicated - I just like the ones that only need the directional arrows ;D)
DeleteThat is a new plant which I have never seen.
ReplyDeleteWonder if that is a stork, as stork have straight beak.
Hello Joe, thank you for your visit to my blog and for your comment.
DeleteSometimes I have a strange little sense of humour, and it was more a case of me 'wanting' it to be a stork than what it actually was ;D)
Of course, you're right, a stork does have a straight beak - that way it can carry the newborn baby in its blanket much more safely ... oops, there I go again [wink].
Cheers now, and it was really interesting reading through your blog, especially about your amazing sari maker :D)
A STORK! Cool! We don't have those birds here so I always wondered how babies made it from England to US!
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Ah see Linda, now your question is answered. Those poor storks must do some long hauls with the bubbies eh ;D)
DeleteGood for you Susan - love your fishes - glad you are "painting"..
ReplyDeleteAppreciate that Sandy - I'm loving it .. a lot :D)
DeleteCongrats on the new baby. I'm just into that world again too. Ooh! those little fuzzy heads! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Jenny, I enjoyed reading about your new additions too. It's just so sweet to hold a newborn isn't it. I love the glow the new Mum has about her too :D)
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