Illuminated Letters for friends

I had such a fun time illuminating letters at the Mountain West Arts Conference.  Tonight, I thought that I would illuminate a couple of letters for friends.  I think that I will tuck them in to the next letter I write to them.  Or maybe just send them the letter.

Tulips

My Damsel and Dragonfly class

Morning Observation

Mist and rain obscure the sunrise.  Birds still sing a morning song.  Robins are busily collecting the worms that have come up due to the rain.  Oak trees are just starting to leaf.  Beautiful little, perfectly formed leaves burst from the tree's buds.  The maples are distressed by all the rain, their leaves are beginning to curl with a fungus that happens with too much spring wet.  All around is green!

Preparing

Tomorrow, I am going to teach a Science and Art workshop for children called Damsel and Dragonflies.  Tonight, I am tracking down my support material and art supplies.

Evening with my friend's briards

Over in the pine tree a squirrel or two is chattering.  The day has been warm, finally.  I am sitting in the backyard with Tosca and Cini.  The sun is shining through the leaves of the neighbor's quaking aspen.  Fluffs of dandelion float aimlessly on a light breeze.  Pink pom-poms of almond blossoms glow in the evening light.  A lovely evening.

Window Views

The Grosebeaks are back for the summer.

These lovely flowers grow in a window box in the complex at which I work.

Happy Mother's Day

Moms you mean so much to us.  We should let you know more often.  We love you everyday!

On the mountainside

Maple trees burst in spring green-
Lacy blooms and leaves.

Interiors & exteriors

Illuminated Letters

I attended The Mountain West Arts Conference on May 5th.  I participated in an Illuminated Letters workshop with artist Mary Wells.

Spring Carpet of primroses and flowers

A bright tapestry 

Colorful primrose blossoms

My mother's garden.

John Flynn by Miss Bumbles

John Flynn came to in the mail to live with me.  Isn't he handsome.  http://www.etsy.com/people/MissBumbles

Spring Wildflowers

Afternoon Clouds

Wow!  A beautiful spring morning.  The birds are singing, the sky is blue, tree buds are busting forth with leaves, and daffodils and primrose are in flower.  There is still a chill in the air but the spring sunshine will soon add its warmth.  I enjoyed a lovely morning walk with Mollie.  Then we brought out the patio furniture - in preparation for more lovely days.

Here is wishing that your May Day is filled with sunshine and bright spring flowers!