While the weather has not been great here in the UK.. We have had a few days of sunshine between Snow, sleet and rain.
So instead of baking, Apple and Raspberry pies.. and putting on the pounds.. 🙂
I retreated into my little room to do some art.. More Artwork can be found upon my Main blog Dreamwalker’s Sanctuary
But today I am sharing a little of my artwork here.
This painting I did several years ago from my imagination, which has been stacked within a pile of paintings I was not happy with.. So Out it came as I wondered what I could do with the canvas.. I had thought on doing a completely different painting over the top.. But as it was snowing at the time outside.. I thought to transform it by being creative and using what was already in place.
This is now how it looks.
This next painting again is from the workings of my mind.. Inspired by the last Full Moon..
I have planted some specialists cauliflowers of white, purple and Yellow..
Broccoli, cabbage, and tomatoes seeds are in trays too, which are starting to sprout .. And we have our seed potatoes now bought and stored in the cool for now.
February is now half way through.. Time is speeding along and Spring is getting ever closer.. 🙂
Happy Gardening or Crafting
~Sue~
I love your creativity, Sue 😀
Your paintings are beautiful, all of them.
Exciting to try out the new cauliflowers 🙂
Love ❤
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Yes, we have tried them in the past, but last year not many germinated for some reason.. So trying again with another variety this year of Yellow and Purple.. 🙂 They look good raw too in salads, and are healthy for us LOL..
Thank you for your feedback on my paintings.. I really appreciate you here on my Gardening Blog too xxx 🙂
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Wish you all good luck this year, Sue 🙂
Remember to keep them stored in paper in a cold and not humid place in the winter, this help them to survive. And before you seed them, press them between two fingers to see, if they can stand this without breaking, then you should be sure, they will germinate.
I like both your blogs ❤
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Thank you for that very useful bit of advice too Irene.. 🙂 and again Many thanks xx
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You are welcome Sue, I’m just happy to be able to support you 🙂
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And I am very HAPPY that you do too Irene.. 🙂 xxx
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Lovely work Sue. There is nothing more therapeutic than creating something. Here’s to early spring for you and continuing lovely cool weather for us 🙂
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Yes I hope your cool weather stays longer for you too.. So much heat over your way right now in neighbouring Australia . And Fires now taking hold.. I know I comment with several bloggers on WP from there and the temps have been over 40C.. way Way too hot for me.. xxx
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Not down here thank goodness! We have had a lovely cool summer aside from a couple of hot days we had over Christmas time. My tomatoes are not even fully formed, let alone ripe, and its been cold enough to sit here with a hot water bottle in the mornings and contemplate relighting Brunhilda! Thank goodness my dad didn’t own houses in Queensland! I think I would have melted like the wicked witch by now!
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Sound like our Summer.. LOL Yes I can not stand hot hot. and 25C is hot enough for me.. 🙂 lol.. have a great weekend xx
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You too Sue 🙂
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I love the transformation from Spring to Winter Sue. Never thought I would say that 😉
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Haha… Yes Val.. we would sooner have Spring over Winter for sure lol. 🙂 But I have to say, I do prefer the snowy scene.. now it is done.. 🙂 Thank You 🙂
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Wow. I needed this inspiration today. Thanks.
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Why thank you so Much, and I am happy it inspired Flower.. 🙂
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Hi Sue. I like the original because it is atmospheric, but I also love how you have cleverly changed it to a winter scene. As you say, creative time without putting on weight. I’ve been doing the same, avoiding those comfort food recipes, but I will give in, if we keep having cold snaps and rain! Beautiful paintings. Xxxlol
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Yes, I did like the one with more colour and bluebells I love.. But the finished painting had never sat right with me.. So I was going to paint over all of it at first.. In fact I put a white wash over all of it to start with. then dabbed a bit off.. And that gave me the idea to keep the trees and church but add snow.. 🙂 .. The spire was another after thought.. 🙂 xxx 🙂
Yes I have been good this week, and not baked a cake.. But we have finished off some scones lol I made..
But I think I will bake a chocolate cake tomorrow.. 😉 .. I will have plenty of time to trim my waist back when the allotments get back in full swing lol 🙂
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Wow, your painting looks totally different – very good. This weather is making us think Spring will be early, but knowing this area, it can surprise you with its weather changes.
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Thank you Peggy. Yes it can often lul us into that false sense that Spring is nearly here, then fall back into a cold snap with frost and snow.. We have been caught out more than once and had young veggie seedling plants in the cold frame only to have a sharp sudden frost that kills them.. So we learn by our mistakes over the years.. Last April near the end of April we had snow..
Thank you kindly for your Wow.. It made my day xxx 🙂
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We planted 3 times last year, because Mother Nature decided to change her normal weather pattern. You never know for sure when Spring will arrive.
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That is so so true Peggy.. She will always keep us on our toes.. 🙂 and is never to be underestimated.. 🙂 ❤ xx
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i love the full moon and birch trees…okay I like all your art, but i really like the moon and birch, a recipe for wonderful magick 🙂
I am still crocheting, and uncluttering as i organize …i really just want to go home to my cottage and my zoo…but sewing and decluttering keeps me busy 🙂
love you art Sue
love to you and Take Care…You Matter to me My Kindred Sister
just me
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I do not know how you keep on keeping on.. And yes, the watercolour of the Moon is a favourite.. 🙂 too.. Sending love and Mega hugs back Mary.. xxx
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moving forward is all i know these days, it keeps me out of limbo 🙂
hugs back to you 🙂
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Keep moving forward Mary.. Breathe deep and keep letting go on every out breath.. My heart is with you.. xxx
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Hi Sue,
Yes February has been of month of weather contrasts, so far. Some crisp near-freezing mornings, followed by some almost balmy semi-tropical moments in the afternoon, punctuated by the usual Oregon drizzle.
Our mandatory Garden Parties have started. All residents are required to donate four hours a month now to assist the Garden Managers keeping the grounds here maintained. This proposal that we all passed in a community meeting last month gives us the opportunity to get a lot more early garden prep done in February and March, so that by April, we should be able to start some seeds outside.
All in good fun right now. Happy to hear about your sprouts and starts. Happy February, Alia
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Sounds a wonderful community Alia, and when everyone helps it makes light of the harder work..
We are looking forward to the weather becoming warmer soon.. So we can get started.. 🙂 So happy you enjoyed xx 🙂
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So lovely!
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Thank you so much Laura.. So kind of you to say so.. 🙂
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Yes, I love your art! It’s always fun when you take out an old canvas and completely rework that. I did that with an owl painting I never finished — hauled it around with me for years — and then finally got inspired to turn it from day to night and add a bunch of Runes. It’s one of my favorite paintings, and I’m actually staring at it right now as it stares back at me, LOL! So great to know another gardener who paints. It seems that’s more common than one might initially think! 🙂
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That sounds such a lovely painting Laura.. Painting like gardening relaxes us and takes us to that other place.. xxx Many thanks for sharing that.. Have a beautiful week.. I am taking some time out to nurture myself this week.. So see you soon.. Love Sue xx
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A big hug for this burst of creativity and beauty! Thank you, my sweet friend! 🙂 xxxxxxxxxx
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Thank YOU dear Marina.. my smile is THIS WIDE 😀 lol. xxxx ❤
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🙂 🙂 ❤
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Thanks for sharing, this is beautiful!
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Thank you for your lovely comments Maria xx
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I am so glad you directed me to this part of your blog. This is lovely, Sue and I love the paintings.
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Bless you Eugenia. and sorry its taken me a while to get to moderate comments here.. I am delighted you found your way over here 🙂 xxx
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I understand. Sometimes, I become overwhelmed with so much to read and respond to.
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A visit to your garden was just what I needed today, Sue. A rough time of it, but your artwork and news of your garden is ever so soothing. Thank you. Love and hugs, my friend 💛
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Sorry to hear you have been having a rough time of it Tina.. I so empathise with you.. Please take care of YOU.. Know that we are amid some turbulent energies right now.. I for one know they are affecting both my emotions and my body right now.. So hang on in there my friend.. and keep breathing in love and Peace xxx ❤
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I am not a great gardener but my Mother is. Lovely painting, Sue.
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Bless you dear Robbie.. And I so thank you for the follow too on my Gardening Blog.. Many thanks.. xxx Hugs Sue
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Hello friend Sue, greetings from magical Bali. Looking at my beloved Southern Cross in the night sky every night … here we could grow our garden year round … smiles … Love you much, cat.
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I am so happy you are enjoying Bali Cat.. Such a wonderful place to be I am sure.. Yes no frost, or snow, or limited time scale for our veggies hey.. 🙂
I saw the beautiful image of you.. and its so good to see you looking well .. Keep enjoying and Have FUN.. xxx ❤
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I like what you have done with those two pictures Sue, would be interesting to see the first picture with the Church, either way both are great Sue, and would grace any appreciative wall.
Cheers.
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The one with the bluebells Ian had been in storage in the bottom of a wardrobe for a few years.. I was one I just knocked together one afternoon… Not really giving it much thought.. I had never really like its composition, even though bluebells are a favourite. So as it was at the time snowing, I thought I would turn it around.. I was going to cover the whole canvas in white paint and start again.. As I only did a light wash to start with, that is what gave me the idea of the snow.. 🙂 I hope it is cooling down a little now where you are too Ian. 🙂 Love to you and Ana.. xxx
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