Green to Gold

An ode to autumn as the green of summer turns to gold.  It has been a spectacular fall color extravaganza here this year.  I love standing out under the big leaf maples, turning my face to the sky and feeling the leaves touch my cheek as they fall to the ground.  Ah, the cycles of life, may they always be this graceful!    .... yes, I know these aren't big leaf maple leaves I've painted here but they will show up one of these days so stay tuned.  :)

Red Pepper, Green Cloth

Here are some more fall colors, but inside this time.  I can't seem to get the reds just right on my monitor.  The original isn't as orange as it looks here, but then who knows exactly what the color looks like on your monitor.  Anyway, take my word for it, as far as color goes, it's bright and yummy!

Afternoon Run

My sister and I went running on 5 mile drive in Tacoma's Point Defiance Park last week.  What a wonderful place to unwind and enjoy the stunning fall colors.

Eggplant & Tomatoes

The last of my colorful garden vegetables for now.  I like this smoother surface, a linen weave rather than the cotton canvas I've been painting on.  Enjoy!

Wild Apples

Here's another go at these yummy apples from my neighbors tree.

Cuddle Up

Another Halflinger pair.  

Baby Face

This little munchkin is a Halflinger pony from my cousins farm.