Emmy Paints, Sort of

This is my helper, Emmy. Well, actually, I think I am her helper. I am to play with her and entertain her when she wants. Painting happens to be very fun for her. A little peek-a-boo, tag and jungle gym acrobats all on the easel while mom paints.

Hawk in the Evening Sun

I was stepping outside to grab some firewood when a hawk sitting on my neighbor's chimney caught my attention. There he was taking in the last warmth of the day's sun. It was business as usual for him/her - looking around, presumably for vulnerable gophers or other delicasies. The golden light on his strong body and his majestic style inspired me to pull out the "big" camera. It isn't a fantastic photo but you get the idea of the beauty I saw before me.

Ball Splat

This painting came out relatively quickly. Relative to the time it normally takes me to finish a painting. I haven't done many of them but when I do paint it seems like I drag it out - sometimes for months on end.

Acrylic on canvas board

Swimmer

It is a beautiful day here in Santa Cruz - it must be about 68 degrees - clear skies. In a word - Gorgeous!

Acrylic painting on canvas board.

New Year

Welcome to 2008. May it be full of happiness, good health, creativity, peace and positive energy for all.

Merry Christmas

This was not taken with my new camera, it was taken with the big one I spoke of in the last post. The new one arrived and I am very excited to use it but I need a card reader for sd memory before posting any photos to my blog.
This photo was taken at a friend's house on this Christmas day. The little statue resting among the cactus struck me when I walked by.

Christmas Present

I have been without a point and shoot camera for several months and as a result I have very few photos of this time past. I just don't get excited about pulling out the big, heavy camera so I don't. I guess that is silly but it's true.
Anyway - I found just the camera I want. It is a fixed lens Canon which includes options for full manual settings. I won't have to rely on the little digital wonder to set my shutter speed and aperture - I can do it myself. This feature is key for me. I will have full control of the outcome of my photos. I can even buy accessories to widen the lens or to give it more telefoto range.
I am so excited to get the new toy - I even payed a little more to have it shipped overnight. Yahooey!