The Season of Snow

It seems like it was just yesterday that I was painting away while foot after foot of snow fell on the ground. We've circled through a lovely Spring and a wonderful Summer and now, as I sit in front of the fireplace yet again, the reality that Winter is on the return has set in...and so, I have begun to paint my snow-inspired paintings and welcome back that cold weather season.

The Cowboy Kitty

I should be a more dedicated blogger, but I am not. For the most part I think a blog seems sort of self important. On the same note, I do like to share the inspiration behind my art. It is nice to have a place to share.

Today's piece titled, "The Cowboy Kitty," was inspired by my 2-year old friend and neighbor, Jack, who recently celebrated his Birthday. Every time he comes to visit he shows great affection for my black cat, Eli. In fact he talks about Eli when he is at home. Knowing that his bedroom was done in a cowboy theme, the concept of the Cowboy Kitty came to mind. I wrote the poem first then illustrated.

The Cowboy Kitty whistles a wrangler's tune.

He practices with his lasso, trying to catch the moon.

His cow's name is Milkshake. He wears a spiffy hat.

Such a handsome feline, that frisky Cowboy Cat.

I hope the painting brings Jack many smiles.

A Blizzard Visit

After a relatively mild start to the Winter, January and February here in the Mid-Atlantic reminded us that this is the season of snow, snow and a bit more snow. We got walloped with a 21" snow and less than a week later, got hit with another 21" snow. I love it.

The media pandemonium brought me quite a few laughs as I watched the peaceful snow drift down from the sky...for hours on end.

When the storms finally ended, a natural pandemonium occurred right outside my window in the form of hungry birds! Poor things couldn't find a snack anywhere under all that white stuff.

They were singing happily when I finally dug a path to my feeders~ Inspiration has come in many forms this season.

I was honored to be asked by local mainstay, Brown's Orchard to be Artist of the Month. I submitted three pieces, all snow inspired for my showing. I hope you enjoy them. And now that I have enjoyed this very snowy winter, I can honestly say that I am ready to start thinking about the garden, but the Groundhog has other plans...so for 6 more weeks we will snuggle in and have fun with the cold.