The last time I painted anything I was in 8th grade art class and that's 60 years ago. OK, I tried to paint part of a cupboard door once and my husband had to rescue the door and me. It is HARD! We both love watercolor and own about 10 paintings, landscapes, all with lots of trees and are … [Read more...]
Milkweed Puffs – Seed Pods Beaking Open Indoors and Out
Last time I walked out back the milkweed seed pods were bursting open, sending white downy fluffs everywhere. The milkweed flowers are a light dusky rose lavender color and they bloom in big flower heads. The plants are about 3 feet tall and will grow even where it's pretty dry. Our field … [Read more...]
Enjoying the Arts! Art Hop in Downtown Kalamazoo
We're lucky in Kalamazoo to enjoy a community that values art. Every June the Kalamazoo Institute for the Arts puts on a major art show in Bronson Park with quality fine art and fine craft, plus there are exhibits at the KIA and the local colleges, Western Michigan and Kalamazoo College. In … [Read more...]